Palatine Community Unit School District 211 public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Meeting
The Palatine Community Unit School District 211 Board of Education will meet on December 11, 2025, at the G.A. McElroy Administration Center. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel and security matters before returning to open session for recognitions, public comments, and a hearing on the proposed 2025 tax levy. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes, bills, financial reports, and personnel recommendations, as well as discussions on new business like the annual financial report and maintenance project grants.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax levy
- Recognition of State Award Winners and Boys 2A Tennis Coach of the Year
- Adoption of the 2025 tax levy
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- FY 2026 School Maintenance Project Grant Application
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will decide on the 2025 proposed tax levy and the selling price of real estate at 1527 Louise Ln Palatine. Members will also review school report cards and auditorium improvements for Palatine High School.
- 2025 Proposed Tax Levy and Truth in Taxation Resolution
- Selling price of real estate at 1527 Louise Ln Palatine
- Bid for Palatine High School Auditorium Improvements
- School Report Cards 2024-2025
- Resolutions regarding the suspension and dismissal of tenured employees Kevin Beers and Leonel Clark-Johnson
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will review the 2024-2025 academic goals progress report and discuss 2025 tax levy information. The meeting includes several proposed policy revisions and deletions regarding staffing, student activities, and course credits.
- Discussion of 2025 Tax Levy information
- Proposed policy revision GAB: Equal Employment Opportunities/Non-Discrimination in Employment
- Resolutions authorizing intervention in State Property Tax Appeal Board proceedings
- Action on surplus school property
- Approval of 2027-2028 summer school calendars
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
- Closed session regarding employee personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on College Now and discussions on several policy revisions and deletions.
- Public hearing and resolution for adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Introduction of the 2025 Tax Levy
- College Now 2025-2026 presentation
- Proposed policy revisions for Equal Employment Opportunities (GAB), Staff Qualifications (GBO), and School Funding and Title 1 (DFC)
- Proposed policy deletion for Minority Recruitment (GCCB) and Correspondence Courses (IGB)
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will meet for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss self-evaluation, professional ethics, and practices with a representative from a statewide association.
- Closed session regarding self-evaluation, practices, and professional ethics per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (16)
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will present and take action on the 2025-2026 tentative budget. The meeting includes decisions on insurance premium rates and personnel actions, including several potential employment terminations.
- 2025-2026 Tentative Budget
- Health and Dental Insurance Premium Rates for 2025
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Renewal
- Resolutions authorizing intervention in State Property Tax Appeal Board proceedings
- Potential termination of employment for Darrell Wilson, Joseph Caporale, Yana Pedenko, and Bradley Robertson
Board of Education Meeting
The Palatine Community Unit School District 211 Board of Education will meet on July 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to conduct closed session discussions followed by open session actions. The board will approve routine financial reports, personnel recommendations, and resolutions including hazardous transportation areas and summer school staff employment.
- Approval of bills for payment (consent agenda)
- Approval of financial reports as of May 31 and June 30, 2025 (consent agenda)
- Resolution: Hazardous Transportation Areas (consent agenda)
- Resolution: Employment of Summer School Staff (consent agenda)
- State Award Winners recognition for IHSA Esports State Championship participants
Board of Education Meeting
The Palatine Community Unit School District 211 Board of Education will meet on June 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to conduct closed session followed by open session activities including recognitions, public comments, and approval of consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board will also discuss new business including safety plans, intergovernmental agreements, and facility budgets.
- Recognition of state award winners in badminton, gymnastics, tennis, and track and field
- Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting
- Approval of bills for payment and financial reports as of April 30, 2025
- Annual review of safety plans, protocols, and school safety drills report
- FY2026-FY2027 Student Building Construction Program Budget
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) budget and the Consolidated District Plan. Members are also deciding on the adoption of Panorama Education and ELLevation software platforms.
- Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) FY25-26 Budget
- Panorama Education and ELLevation software platform approvals
- Student Accident Insurance for 2025-2026
- Appointment of School Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
- Resolution for employment of summer school faculty
Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The body will also decide whether to adopt the policies of the preceding Board to ensure continued school operations.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Proposed adoption of policies from the preceding Board of Education
- Approval of bills for payment and financial reports as of March 31, 2025
- Resolution for the employment of summer school faculty
- Review of a bid for consideration
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will recognize state award winners and students with high ACT scores. The body will review official results from the April 1, 2025, school board election and organize the new Board. The meeting concludes with an adjournment sine die, ending the term of the existing Board.
- Official results of the April 1, 2025 School Board Election
- Organization of the new Board of Education
- Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Recognition of state award winners in basketball, BPA, debate, gymnastics, and snowshoeing
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed teaching position reductions. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update on facilities and capital improvements and several proposed policy revisions.
- Public hearing on the proposed reduction-in-force of teaching positions
- Presentation on Strategic Plan Update: Facilities and Capital Improvements
- Proposed policy revisions for BCA, BBA, BDDB, and BD, and deletions of BDA and BDB
- Approval of bills for payment and financial reports as of February 28, 2025
- Renewal of Illinois High School Association membership for 2025-2026
Parent/Teacher Advisory Standing Board Committee (Policy BCE)
The Parent/Teacher Advisory Standing Board Committee will meet to discuss school safety factors. The discussion includes pupil discipline policies, school searches, and bullying prevention.
- Review of pupil discipline policies and implementation
- Discussion of school searches and bullying prevention
- Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting
Board of Education Meeting
The Palatine Community Unit School District 211 Board of Education will meet on February 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to conduct closed session discussions, recognize state award winners, hear public comments, and vote on consent agenda items including financial reports and personnel recommendations. The board will also act on new business such as cooperative purchasing agreements for stadium lighting upgrades and policy revisions.
- TIPS-USA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Stadium Lighting Upgrades to LED Fixtures
- OMNIA-National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for White Magnetic Marker Boards
- Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Track Resurfacing
- Five-Year Financial Projection Update and 2024 Recapture Levy under Property Tax Code
- Approval of Bills for Payment (January 2025)
Behavioral Interventions Standing Board Committee (Policy BCE)
The Behavioral Interventions Standing Board Committee will meet to discuss policies and procedures regarding behavioral interventions for students with disabilities. The committee will also act on the approval of minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting.
- Review of policies and procedures for behavioral interventions for students with disabilities
- Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will consider student user fees and a report from the Winter Curriculum Committee. The meeting includes a presentation on the Strategic Plan regarding communications and a discussion on high school credit for accelerated algebra taught in junior high.
- Decision on 2025-2026 Student User Fees and 2026 Summer School Fees
- Action on Fire Alarm and Graphic Annunciator Control Panel Replacements
- Action on Re-Organization of Assistant Principals
- Action on Illinois Vision 2030 resolution
- Discussion on high school credit for M328 Accelerated Algebra 2/Pre-Calculus taught in junior high