Willow Springs School District 108

The board meeting agenda included an administrative team report covering the renovation timeline for the primary wing, an insurance update, and a FOIA report. The finance report featured a review of financial data for April 2026. The consent agenda included bills, payroll, and various board policy updates. Action items addressed employment resolutions, salary increases for educational support staff, a consolidated district plan for grants, scheduling of future board meetings, and approval of several infrastructure and energy efficiency projects including lighting and HVAC proposals. The board also planned to discuss enrollment and TIF updates, and hold a closed session regarding specific employee matters.

The board meeting covered several key topics including a review of the Sterling appraisal, a financial report update regarding Tif Two, and the approval of the consent agenda items covering bills, payroll, and fund reports. Additionally, the board approved the resolution for proposed amendments to the DuPage/West Cook Intergovernmental Agreement, the 2025-2026 staffing plan, and the Superintendent's contract. The board also discussed the IASB policy manual update and held a closed session for personnel-related discussions.

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This document outlines the agenda for the Willow Springs District 108 Strategic Planning Setting Direction Retreat held on July 20, 2022. The retreat's objectives include reviewing and refining the district's mission, vision, and core values, drafting long-range goals, understanding SMART goals and Key Performance Indicators, and developing strategic actions based on a SWOT analysis and preferred future statement.

The board meeting agenda included a finance report, the approval of bills, payroll, and the Imprest and Activity funds. Action items scheduled for discussion and decision included the approval of the AERO budget for the upcoming school year, a personnel report, and the scheduling of future meeting dates. The meeting also featured updates regarding the IASB policy manual and student enrollment, along with plans for administrative contracts to be addressed in closed session.