Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for West Northfield School District 31.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Northbrook
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,010
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1741700
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
164
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 8
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Board meetings and strategic plans from West Northfield School District 31
The Board held a public hearing for the 2025-2026 budget and subsequently approved the final budget. Key financial actions included the authorization of loans from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund and the Education Fund, as well as a resolution to issue school fire prevention and safety bonds for facility improvements. The Board discussed remaining in the True North cooperative and received financial reports regarding revenue and expenditures. Additionally, the meeting included a first read of proposed IASB resolutions and procedures for appointing a delegate to the IASB Delegate Assembly.
The committee discussed the tentative levy, highlighting adjustments required by new staffing and social security contributions, property value growth, and CPI statistics. The discussion also addressed the district's recent credit rating from Moody's, potential increases in technology, activity, and consumable fees, and the proposal to eliminate the one-way bus option. Finally, the committee approved a resolution to issue tax anticipation warrants.
The Finance Committee discussed the approach for 2025-2026 salary increases for non-certified staff, confirming a Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based model. The committee reviewed a resolution to withdraw from the Northfield Township Trustees of Schools system, as the district will be the sole member after July 1, 2025. Additionally, the committee discussed a potential contract extension with North Shore Transit to be presented for approval at a future meeting. Finally, the Director of Finance and Operations provided FY25 budget updates and noted preliminary planning for a new Master Facilities Plan and future financing strategies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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