Naperville Community Unit School District 203 public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Washington Junior High School, 201 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining. In open session, they will consider approving the 2021 tax levy, designating the CFO to prepare the 2022-23 budget, and reviewing school improvement plans. Routine consent items include bills, personnel, and minutes.
- 2021 Tax Levy Determination (action item, resolution included)
- Designate CFO/CSBO to prepare 2022-23 Budget
- School Improvement Plans for various schools (presentation and review)
- Bills and Claims (consent agenda)
- Adoption of Personnel Report (consent agenda)
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:30 p.m. Washington Junior High School, 201 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will hold a closed session to discuss employee appointments, performance, and collective bargaining. The main open-session item is a workshop on the 2021 tax levy, with an estimated 2.49% increase over last year; existing taxpayers would see a 1.4% increase. The board also discusses and is expected to approve a new collective bargaining agreement with the Naperville Education Support Personnel Association (NESPA), review school improvement plans, and consider the 2022-2024 school calendars.
- 2021 tax levy workshop: estimated levy increase of 2.49%, with new construction estimate over $50 million
- Collective bargaining agreement with NESPA (2021-2024) recommended for approval
- Discussion of school improvement plans for all district schools
- Consideration of board expenses: $280 for Triple I conference pre-conference workshops and $79 for meal and parking
- Approval of proposed 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendar drafts
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:00 p.m., Washington Junior High School, 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will hold a closed session to discuss employee matters, litigation, and collective bargaining. In open session, they will hear public comments, recognize students for national academic programs, and receive monthly financial reports. They will also vote on consent items including bills and claims, personnel report, and board minutes.
- Monthly Treasury Report as of September 30, 2021
- Budget Report as of September 30, 2021, with revenue and expenditure details
- Five-Year Financial Forecast (information item)
- Action on Bills and Claims (payment approval)
- Adoption of Personnel Report
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Washington Junior High School, 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will enter closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and student discipline. Under the consent agenda, it will consider adopting a personnel report, adjusting substitute compensation, and approving a contract with US Omni Financial Group as third-party administrator for tax-sheltered annuities at no direct cost to the district. The board will also discuss proposed school calendars for 2022-2024 and review summer school plans.
- RFP approval for US Omni as third-party administrator for 403b tax-sheltered annuities
- Adoption of personnel report
- Substitute compensation adjustments
- Discussion of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars
- Review of 2021 summer school and plans for 2022 summer school
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Washington Junior High School 201 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
The board will consider a bid award for replacing the Naperville Central High School natatorium HVAC system, with a base bid of $568,000 and a $16,760 helicopter-lift alternate, for a total of $584,760. They will also act on routine consent items including bills and claims, personnel changes, and meeting minutes. Monthly reports on treasury, investments, insurance, and the budget as of August 31, 2021, will be presented. An enrollment update and Illinois School Report Card release timeline are also on the agenda.
- Bid recommendation: MG Mechanical Contracting, Inc. for NCHS pool HVAC improvements, $584,760 total
- Bills and claims for October 2021 to be approved by consent
- Personnel report including hires and separations
- Budget report as of August 31, 2021, with pre-audit fiscal year start data
- Enrollment update for 2021-2022 school year as of September 30, 2021
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00p.m. Washington Junior High School 201 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will first hold a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene in open session. Consent items include adoption of the personnel report, approval of administrative and non-union classified compensation, and disposal of a surplus vehicle. Key discussions and potential actions involve the capital improvement plan and Illinois Association of School Boards resolutions.
- Discussion of five-year capital improvement plan with FY22 budget presentation
- Adoption of personnel report including staffing changes
- Approval of FY22 compensation for administrative and non-union classified employees
- Declaring a 2001 Honda Accord EX as surplus and donating it to Naperville Fire Department
- Renewal of Naperville Development Partnership membership
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m.,Washington Junior High School, 201 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
The board will adopt a policy requiring face coverings for all district staff, students and visitors over age 2, following CDC guidelines. The meeting also includes closed‑session items such as approval of bills and claims, adoption of the personnel report, and review of the July 31, 2021 budget report. Additional reports on administrator and teacher salaries and benefits are presented for compliance with state reporting requirements.
- Face‑covering requirement for staff, students and visitors over age 2 per CDC standards
- Adoption of Personnel Report by consent
- Approval of Bills and Claims by consent
- Presentation of Budget Report as of July 31, 2021 (pre‑audit fiscal year start)
- Annual Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report submitted (no action required)
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Washington Junior High School, 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville District 203 Board of Education will consider approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) for 2021-2025. They will also vote on a memorandum of agreement to post stipend schedules online, and discuss an IT capital improvement plan. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and student discipline matters.
- Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with NUEA for 2021-2025
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement with NUEA to post stipend schedules annually on district website
- Discussion without action on IT Improvement Plan (capital plan)
- Discussion without action on School Calendar Criteria for SY23 and SY24
- Adoption of Personnel Report and Student Discipline items under consent agenda
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m., Washington Junior High School 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will hear a preliminary fiscal year-end budget report showing revenues exceeded expenses by $11.2 million, largely due to reduced spending on transportation, cafeteria, and substitute staff during remote learning. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, personnel changes, and a health benefits recommendation for 2022. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining.
- Preliminary budget report: revenues $290.3M, expenditures $279.1M, surplus $11.2M
- Face covering requirement for all staff, students, and visitors over age 2 in district buildings
- Health benefits recommendation for 2022 under consent agenda
- Approval of bills and claims (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Adoption of personnel report including staffing changes
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Washington Junior High School 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board will hold a closed session to discuss several items, including a public hearing on the eLearning Plan and adoption of a personnel report. The Board will consider LEND dues for 2021‑2022 and a recommendation to add 1.5 certified staff to support 12 additional transition‑age students, with an estimated cost of $136,573.50. Additional discussion items cover the 2021‑2022 Guidance for Schools and other old and new business.
- Public hearing on the eLearning Plan
- Adoption of Personnel Report (Action by Consent)
- LEND Dues 2021‑2022
- Recommendation to approve 1.5 additional certified staff for transition services ($136,573.50)
- Discussion of 2021‑2022 Guidance for Schools
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m., Washington Junior High School 201 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville District 203 Board will hold a business meeting with a closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining. The board will receive monthly financial reports showing revenue from property taxes and state funding, and then vote on consent items including bids for playground resurfacing at Ann Reid ECC ($84,000) and a fence at Mill St. Elementary ($20,285.71), while rejecting a concrete sidewalk bid due to contractor shortages.
- Award of $84,000 bid to Innovative Sport Surfacing for playground surface replacement at Ann Reid ECC
- Rejection of all bids for ARECC entrance concrete sidewalk replacement due to lack of qualified bidders
- Award of $20,285.71 bid to Northern Illinois Fence for aluminum fence at Mill St. Elementary
- Adoption of personnel report and approval of bills and claims
- Monthly budget report showing $1M+ over-budget in Corporate Personal Property Replacement Taxes
Special Session of the Board of Education, 4:30 p.m. PSAC 203 West Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540
This special session of the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education begins with public comment, then the board will vote to enter closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal, and collective bargaining. After closed session, the board will consider adopting the personnel report and discuss 2021-2022 planning.
- Motion to go into closed session
- Closed session under state law for employee appointments, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session for collective negotiating matters with employees
- Adoption of the Personnel Report (Personnel HR Memo June 20, 2021)
- Discussion on 2021-2022 planning
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m., Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
The school board will hold public hearings and is expected to vote on adopting the amended FY2021 budget (including $10,000,000 in tax relief payments) and the final FY2022 budget with $306,300,198 in expenditures. A closed session before the business meeting will discuss personnel, litigation, collective bargaining, and other exempt matters. The consent agenda includes approval of bills, a personnel report, meeting minutes, and renewal of property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2021 amended budget with $10,000,000 tax relief payments and $1,100,000 reduction in general fee revenue
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2022 budget (total revenue $305,565,269; total expenditures $306,300,198)
- Closed session for personnel, litigation, collective bargaining, and investment matters
- Consent agenda: bills and claims, personnel report, board meeting minutes (05/18/2021, 06/07/2021), and property/casualty & workers' comp insurance renewal
- Monthly budget report as of April 30, 2021: over 96% of budgeted revenue received, expenditures tracking behind prior year
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:45 p.m. Naperville Central High School, 440 West Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will conduct a public hearing on a waiver application to increase the driver's education fee cap from $250 to $400 for the next five years. Consent agenda items include renewing a Navigate360 safety training agreement for $20,852 and the food service management contract with Aramark, including a fixed-wage allowance of up to $75,000. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 tentative budget and a third reading of policy 2:265 on Title IX sexual harassment grievance procedures.
- Public hearing on driver's education fee waiver to increase max fee from $250 to $400
- Navigate360 service agreement for $20,852 for ALICE safety training eLearning
- Aramark food service contract renewal with up to $75,000 fixed-wage allowance
- 2021-2022 tentative budget workshop
- Policy review: third reading of Title IX sexual harassment grievance procedure
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m.,Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL
The Naperville CUSD 203 school board meets in open session after a closed session. The consent agenda includes bids for asphalt repairs ($205,755), towel service ($35,000), and a roof restoration project. Monthly treasury, investment, insurance, and budget reports are presented for March 2021.
- Award of $205,755 asphalt paving bid to Maneval Paving for six school and bus garage locations
- Award of $35,000 towel service contract to Lechner Services for 2021–2022
- Revised roof restoration bid for Naperville Central High School and Bus Garage (bidder: DCG Roofing – amount not provided)
- Adoption of personnel report (appointments, leaves, resignations)
- Treasury and budget reports for March 2021 showing revenue at 93.9% of budget
Organizational Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Naperville Central High School, 440 West Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
This organizational board meeting follows the April 2021 election. After a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, the board will seat newly elected members, elect officers, and vote on consent agenda items including a $681,070 roofing bid for Prairie Elementary and a music instrument bid. The board will also discuss the tentative 2021–2022 budget and proposed increases to hourly pay rates for substitute and seasonal staff.
- Bid recommendation for $681,070 roof work at Prairie Elementary (J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal)
- Discussion of FY22 tentative budget presentation
- Proposed hourly rate increases for substitutes, crossing guards, seasonal custodians, and other positions
- Appointment of secretary at $5,000 annually
- Seating of re-elected and newly elected board members (Fitzgerald, Cush, Wandke, McMillen)
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m., Naperville Central High School 440 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will hold a public hearing on applying for a state waiver to increase the driver's education fee from $250 to $400 for five more years. They will also consider approving Lauterbach & Amen as auditor for 2021-2025. Additionally, the board will recognize state champion teams and receive monthly financial reports.
- Public hearing on Driver's Education Fee Waiver application to increase fee from $250 to $400 through 2025-26
- Approval of Auditing Services RFP with Lauterbach & Amen for 2021-2025
- Recognition of NNHS Girls Badminton State Champions
- Recognition of NNHS E-Sports Club State Champions
- Consent agenda includes bills and claims, board minutes, and personnel report
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m.Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville 203 Board of Education will adopt a personnel report and renew administrator contracts by consent. It will also consider re‑employment and dismissal recommendations for certified employees. The board will receive a Return to Learn update and review first‑reading drafts of several policies, including bullying prevention, student behavior, co‑curricular participation, and Title IX grievance procedures.
- Adoption of Personnel Report (action by consent)
- Administrator Contract Renewals (action by consent)
- Certified Employees re‑employment and dismissal recommendations (action by consent)
- Return to Learn Update: Assessment and recommendations (report)
- First‑reading review of Policy 7.180 – Preventing Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m., Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville D203 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution #2103-01 to modify the state-mandated treasurer bond from 25% to 10% for FY21-22, a move expected to save about $25,000 annually. The board will also hear an update on the Return to Learn plan, receive public comment, and approve a consent agenda including bills, personnel actions, and prior meeting minutes. A closed session precedes the business meeting to discuss minutes, employee matters, litigation, and collective bargaining.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution #2103-01 to reduce the treasurer bond penalty from 25% to 10% of funds in custody, saving an estimated $25,000 per year
- Administration presents a Return to Learn update on COVID-19 operations and in-person instruction status
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills and claims, personnel report, and re-employment/dismissal of certified and support staff
- Closed session discussion of closed meeting minutes (Feb 16, 22, 27 and Mar 1, 2021), employee appointments/discipline, pending litigation, and collective bargaining
- Treasury, investment, insurance, and budget reports as of January 31, 2021
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:00 p.m. Naperville Central High School, 440 West Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
The board will discuss abating the 2020 debt service tax levy by $2,720,175, requiring a transfer from the Education Fund. They will also consider awarding a $35,996.36 band uniform bid to DeMoulin for Naperville North High School. The board is expected to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy and take an oath of office. A closed session will precede for personnel and collective bargaining matters.
- Discussion on abating the 2020 debt service tax levy by $2,720,175 and transferring funds from Education Fund
- Awarding band uniform bid of $35,996.36 to DeMoulin for Naperville North High School
- Appointment of a new Board of Education member and administration of oath
- Consideration of EC-12 certified and district special education staffing projections
- Adoption of personnel report (consent)
Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education 5:00 p.m. Administration Center
This is a procedural closed-session meeting of the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education. The board will move into closed session under state law to discuss selecting a person to fill a public office vacancy. No other decisions or discussions are on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.
- Closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS120/2(c)(3) for selecting a person to fill a public office vacancy
Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Administration Center
This is a closed session meeting of the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education. The board will discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy pursuant to Illinois law. No public decisions are made during closed session.
- Closed session for selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy (5 ILCS120/2(c)(3))
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:00 p.m., NCHS 440 W. Aurora Ave
The board will vote on FY2022 general and optional school fees, totaling $3.2 million, and high school course fees with no proposed changes. They will also receive monthly budget and treasury reports, approve bills and claims, and recognize Presidential Scholar candidates and the state champion Science Bowl team. A Return to Learn update is also on the agenda.
- Approval of FY2022 school fees ($3.2M revenue, no changes)
- Approval of high school course fees (annual)
- Recognition of 9 Presidential Scholar candidates from Naperville Central and Naperville North
- Recognition of Naperville North Science Bowl state champions (6th straight year)
- Return to Learn update on COVID-19 response
Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Administration Center
The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy, as permitted under Illinois law. The meeting includes procedural motions and public comment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS120/2(c)(3) to consider filling a public office vacancy
Closed Session Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Administration Center
This is a closed session meeting of the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education. The only substantive item is a motion to go into closed session pursuant to state law for the selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS120/2(c)(3) for selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Naperville Central High School, 440 West Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board met in closed session to adopt a personnel report and approve a one‑year HR imaging extension. Members discussed FY2022 general and participation school fees, which are projected to generate $3.2 million in revenue, and high‑school course fee adjustments. The board also considered a summer school proposal and a one‑time reimbursement of 2020‑21 general grade‑level fees, linked to a $10 million tax reimbursement resolution.
- Adoption of Personnel Report (action by consent)
- Approval of a one‑year HR Imaging Extension
- Discussion of FY2022 School Fees with projected $3.2 million revenue
- Discussion of High School Course Fees due to publisher and material cost changes
- Refund of 2020‑21 General Grade Level Fees, offsetting $1.1 million loss
Business Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Livestream
The Naperville CUSD 203 Board will hold a remote business meeting via livestream due to COVID-19. Agenda items include monthly financial reports, a consent agenda for bills and personnel, and discussions with action on Summer School 2021, School Improvement Plans, a Tax Reimbursement Account Resolution, and Policy 7:310 on student publications.
- Summer School 2021 discussion and proposal
- Tax Reimbursement Account Resolution for property tax allocation
- Policy 7:310 on restrictions on student publications (proposed action)
- Consent agenda: approval of bills and claims, personnel report, and prior meeting minutes
- Budget report as of November 30, 2020 showing revenue and expenditure trends
Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Livestream
The Naperville CUSD 203 Board will consider a services agreement with Safeguard Surveillance, LLC for COVID-19 surveillance testing. They will also receive a Return to Learn update, discuss a tax reimbursement account resolution, and review proposed changes to Board Policy 7:310 on restrictions on publications. Consent agenda includes adoption of the personnel report.
- Discussion on action: Agreement with Safeguard Surveillance, LLC for COVID-19 testing
- Return to Learn Update with health metrics and revised metrics
- Second reading of Policy 7:310 Restrictions on Publications (revised per student/board feedback)
- Discussion without action on Tax Reimbursement Account Resolution
- Personnel report adoption on consent agenda