U-46 Education District public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will consider approving the FY2024 tax levy and a resolution to issue up to $60,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital projects approved by referendum. Other action items include a consent agenda with proposals for HVAC upgrades at Sycamore Trails Elementary, a needs assessment at Creekside Elementary, contract renewals, and an occupancy permit for Larkin High School auditorium renovations. The board will also discuss an elementary health curriculum proposal and itemized bills totaling $62,980,460.95.
- Itemized bills totaling $62,980,460.95 to be approved
- FY2024 tax levy adoption with Truth in Taxation Certificate and related resolutions
- Resolution to issue up to $60,000,000 in general obligation bonds for referendum-approved capital projects
- Consent agenda includes HVAC project at Sycamore Trails Elementary and needs assessment at Creekside Elementary
- Elementary health curriculum proposal for discussion and action
Board of Education Special MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will receive a presentation on preliminary attendance boundary recommendations as part of a Strategic Plan Report. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, student discipline, and real property.
- Presentation of preliminary attendance boundary recommendations
- Closed session on employee discipline, performance, appointment, employment, or reclassification
- Closed session on pending, probable, or imminent litigation
- Closed session on student disciplinary cases including suspensions and expulsions
- Closed session on acquisition or sale of real property
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the proposed 2024 tax levy. The committee will also receive a funding update regarding Unite U-46.
- Presentation of the Proposed 2024 Tax Levy
- Unite U-46 Funding Update presentation
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 tax levy because the proposed levy exceeds 105% of the previous year's actual extension. The board will also receive a facility planning update and review several contract renewals.
- Public hearing on the 2024 Tax Levy
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $34,760,206.73
- Facility planning update presentation
- Contract renewals for snow removal, EdPuzzle, and 5Star Interpreting
- Proposals for HVAC filters, copiers, and elementary network two-way radio replacements
Board of Education Policy Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to discuss pending policy updates. Chief Legal Officer Trisha Olson will review five specific policy updates from IASB PRESS Issue 116.
- Review of Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
- Review of Policy 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure
- Review of Policy 5:100 Staff Development Program
- Review of Policy 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
- Review of Policy 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will hold a public session following a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property matters. Major items include a presentation on School Report Card data and a review of the 2024 tax levy estimate, which will be subject to a public hearing on November 18. The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel reports and contracts, and discuss/approve $29,688,511.99 in itemized bills, a Dundee Avenue easement offer for $5,500, and a special education staffing contract with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC for $37,520.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $29,688,511.99
- Discussion of the 2024 tax levy estimate, with a public hearing set for Nov 18
- Proposal to accept a $5,500 easement offer from the City of Elgin for Dundee Avenue reconstruction
- Contract with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC for bilingual paraeducator services not to exceed $37,520
- Consent agenda includes proposals for Tooling U-SME, welcome center graphic installation, and annual fire alarm inspection services
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will begin in closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and negotiations, then reconvene publicly to hear reports on multilingual education and facility planning. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel, contracts (rock salt, Pear Deck), a settlement agreement, and occupancy permits for eight schools, followed by discussion and action on $28,160,612.98 in itemized bills and updates to 19 board policies.
- Itemized bills totaling $28,160,612.98 for approval
- Contract for rock salt purchase under plant operations joint purchase agreement
- Contract renewal for Pear Deck Learning for curriculum and instruction
- Settlement agreement in Ponce v. Satterwhite, School District U-46, et al.
- Occupancy permits for eight schools including fire alarm, cooling tower, and boiler replacements
Board of Education Curriculum Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss a curriculum update presented by district administrators. The meeting includes public comment opportunities. No votes or specific proposals are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Curriculum Committee Update presented by Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Lela Majstorovic and other administrators
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom; request-to-speak form required
Board of Education Community Relations Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Community Relations Committee will meet to discuss the Community Advisory Council's role in the district and a vision for its future purpose and work. Public comments may be made in person or via Zoom. The meeting will livestream.
- Discussion on Community Advisory Council role and future vision
- Public comments opportunity in person or via Zoom
- Meeting livestream via Zoom
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will meet on October 7, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, litigation, and student discipline. In open session, the board will consider approving a list of bills totaling $36,110,927.20, hiring two Education Pioneers Fellows for $144,000, and selecting architects for four schools (Century Oaks, Glenbrook, Illinois Park, and a new elementary in Elgin).
- Approval of itemized bills for $36,110,927.20
- Architect recommendations for Century Oaks, Glenbrook, Illinois Park, and new elementary in Elgin
- Hiring two Education Pioneers Fellows for $144,000 for a 10-month engagement
- Termination of Kaylee Martin (Deans Assistant), Yadira Ramirez Jaimez (Noon Hour Supervisor), and Isauro Sanchez (Noon Hour Supervisor) in consent agenda
- Contract renewal for MusicFirst secondary music curriculum resource (3-year)
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will hold a closed session for student disciplinary cases and employee matters before open session. They will hear a post-secondary success update and a facility planning update. The board will vote on a consent agenda including personnel changes, terminations, bids for laptops and furniture, and contract renewals. A discussion/action item covers approval of itemized bills totaling $14,945,795.38.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $14,945,795.38
- Bid for 2024 staff laptops and desktop computers
- Bid for office furniture at 355 East Chicago Street and 1555 Larkin Avenue
- Termination of employee Dorothy Space (noon hour supervisor) and Kalyssa Gotter (PARA-EN1 SESS 1:1)
- Work session on architect recommendation for Century Oaks Elementary School
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the proposed FY25 Tentative Budget from district administrators. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom. The meeting is a discussion item only, with no final vote scheduled.
- Presentation of Proposed Changes to FY25 Budget by Dr. Ann Williams and Dr. Frank Williams
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom
- Meeting will livestream via Zoom
- Adjournment motion
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 school district budget, which has been on display since August 6, 2024. Following the hearing, the Board will consider a resolution to adopt the budget and approve itemized bills totaling $44,602,159.23. The agenda also includes recognition of student problem-solving champions and several consent agenda items such as personnel changes and a foundational literacy resource proposal.
- Public hearing and proposed adoption of FY25 budget (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $44,602,159.23
- Termination of Jalysia Crawford (noon hour supervisor) and Alondra Silva (food service floater) on consent agenda
- Proposal for Foundational Literacy Resource for curriculum and instruction
- Proposal for Hunter Engineering Company equipment for Streamwood High School
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will meet in closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining matters before opening public session. In open session, they will hear updates on back-to-school and facility planning, then consider a consent agenda including personnel, proposals, and a settlement. Action items include approving $24,827,074.21 in bills, the 2025-2026 school calendar, and a tentative agreement with the District U-46 Transportation Union (DUTU).
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $24,827,074.21
- Discussion and possible approval of 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approval of tentative agreement with District U-46 Transportation Union (DUTU)
- Proposal for Foundational Literacy Resource at $246,460.15
- Approval of settlement agreement in Feinstein v. School District U-46
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to closed session to discuss employee discipline, litigation, and property matters, then reconvene in public session. They will hear a school readiness report from the superintendent and public comments. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, the termination of a bus driver, and multiple bids and contract renewals for equipment, services, and insurance. Finally, the board will vote on itemized bills totaling $10,095,334.07.
- Termination of bus driver Jenna Whitt
- Bid for Chromebooks from Information Services
- Bid for ViewSonic interactive displays, commercial displays, mobile stands, and licenses
- Proposal for Canton Middle School entryway replacement
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $10,095,334.07
Board of Education Special MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will receive updates on facility planning and school improvement plans. The body is deciding on several contract renewals, building permits, and a large list of itemized bills.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $47,382,884.96
- Building permits for Clinton Elementary School Mobile and South Elgin High School swimming pool mechanical upgrades
- Bid for Ellis Middle School parking lot resurfacing
- Contract renewals for Zoom, News2You, McGraw Hill, and National Geographic Cengage
- Resolution regarding serious safety hazards for student transportation
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations, then reconvene in public session. Presentations include a facility planning update and school improvement plans. The consent agenda features personnel reports, grant participation, bond payments, fund transfers, a safety hazards resolution, and multiple contract renewals. Under discussion/action, the board will consider approving $47,382,884.96 in itemized bills and a resolution to continue using temporary classrooms.
- Approval of $47,382,884.96 in itemized bills
- Resolution to continue usage of temporary classrooms
- Bid for Ellis Middle School parking lot resurfacing
- Contract renewal with National Geographic Cengage for World Cultures and Geography
- Building permits for Clinton Elementary mobile and South Elgin HS swimming pool upgrades
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
This is a Board of Education Finance Committee meeting focused on the presentation and discussion of the FY25 Tentative Budget. The agenda includes only one substantive item: the budget presentation and discussion. Public comments will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email.
- Presentation and Discussion of the FY25 Tentative Budget
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will review elementary school data and facility planning updates. The body is deciding on several facility bids, contract renewals, and a proposal for strategic planning services.
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $35,953,234.40
- Proposed $82,800.00 contract with Performance Fact for strategic planning services
- Bids for South Elgin High School pool mechanical upgrades and Elgin High School electrical service replacement
- Proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct
- Contract renewals for Notable, Inc. (Kami), Student Read 180, EmbraceIEP, Embrace504, and EmbraceDS
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will meet in closed session for discipline, litigation, collective bargaining, and real property matters. Following open session, the board will hear updates on early learner initiatives and multilingual education, and then act on a consent agenda that includes approval of bids (Meraki licenses, elementary supply kits, backflow inspection, custodial management), contracts (Skyward software, Crisis Prevention Institute training, Jellyvision, Securly, IASB dues), terminations of five employees, a settlement agreement in Jenkins v. District U-46, and disposal of surplus property.
- Consent agenda includes termination of five employees: Shatera Smith, Reyna Soto, Chevelle Clements III, Victor Perez Medrano, Anahi Herrera Valdez
- Bid for outsourced custodial facility management
- Proposal for Skyward Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Contract renewal for Securly Chromebook security
- Approval of settlement agreement in Jenkins v. School District U-46
Board of Education Curriculum Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss World Language graduation requirements. District administrators will present these requirements to the Board of Education for review.
- Review of World Language Graduation Requirements
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations, then open public session at 7 p.m. The board will hear recognitions, a facility planning update, and strategic plan interviews. Action items include approval of $25.6 million in bills and a vote on a boundary proposal for a new middle school in Bartlett. The consent agenda covers personnel changes, bids for school facility projects, and contract renewals.
- Boundary proposal for new middle school in Bartlett — discussion and vote
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $25,595,707.39
- Consent agenda: Elgin High School pool upgrade and bleacher replacement bid (Project #247)
- Consent agenda: Streamwood High School auditorium smoke hatch replacement proposal
- Strategic plan report includes facility planning update and presentations from two consultant firms
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
This is primarily a procedural meeting with a recognition ceremony for the top 2% of high school seniors. The board will also hear public comments and handle routine items like call to order and adjournment. No substantive decisions or policy items are on the agenda.
- Recognition of top 2% high school seniors at a reception in South Elgin High School Auditorium
- Public comments opportunity for audience input
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will first move to closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining. After reconvening, they will recognize teachers, nurses, and Bartlett High School drama winners, and hear a facility planning update. The main action is the consent agenda, which includes multiple bids for school facility projects and contract renewals, followed by discussion on itemized bills.
- Recognition of Bartlett High School students for winning the IHSA Musical Theatre Revue Critics Choice Award
- Facility planning update presentation by Deputy Superintendent of Operations
- Bid for gym floor sand and refinish at Tefft Middle School, Elgin High School, and Bartlett High School
- Contract renewal for after-school programming with Right at School and Boys and Girls Club of Elgin
- Building permits for Transportation Center pavement reconstruction and Coleman Elementary water main replacement
Board of Education Special MEETING AGENDA
This special meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, then opens to the public at 7 p.m. for action items. The board will consider approving a separation agreement with an unnamed administrator and issuing a notice to remedy for a tenured teacher. Policy updates for 14 areas, including transportation, remote education, and anti-harassment, are also up for discussion.
- Approval of separation agreement and general release between an administrator and District U-46
- Notice to remedy for a tenured teacher (Teacher C)
- Discussion of board policy updates: IASB PRESS Issue 114 (14 policies) and additional policies on board member term, discrimination, staff development, and bullying prevention
- Public comment periods before and after action items
- Memoranda from superintendent and assistant superintendent in response to board inquiries
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will discuss and possibly vote on a proposal to purchase property at 850 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, for $2,400,000, and consider a resolution to sell real property. They will also vote on itemized bills totaling $38,074,539.23 and review a facility planning update. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Proposal to purchase 850 North Grove Avenue, Elgin for $2,400,000
- Resolution to publish, notice, and sell real property
- Itemized bills totaling $38,074,539.23
- Bid award for Coleman Elementary School water main replacement
- Contract renewal for Microsoft licenses
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting starting with a closed session, followed by public session items. Key actions include selecting a student advisor for 2024-2025, addressing a notice to remedy for a tenured teacher, and adopting multiple board policy updates. The board will also hear a report on the U-46 Student Summit.
- Recommendation for 2024-2025 Student Advisor to the Board, with finalists from South Elgin, Elgin, and Larkin High Schools
- Notice to Remedy for Tenured Teacher B (personnel action)
- Proposed Board Policy Updates under IASB PRESS Issue 114, covering 17 policies including curriculum, harassment, and transportation
- U-46 Student Summit report presented by students from Elgin and South Elgin High Schools
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom
Board of Education Community Relations Committee Meeting Agenda
The Community Relations Committee will discuss revisions to Board Policy Section 8 on school/community relations as part of the district's strategic plan. Public comments will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a discussion.
- Discussion of School/Community/Board of Education Relations as part of Strategic Plan revisions
- Public comments allowed in person, via Zoom call-in, or by email to [email protected]
- Meeting livestreamed on Zoom and District YouTube Channel
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first meet in closed session for personnel, litigation, student discipline, and real property. In public session, they will recognize National Merit finalists, then act on a consent agenda including personnel reports, minutes, IHSA renewals, and seven building permits. They will discuss and potentially approve $28,377,131.65 in bills, a resolution to non-renew a principal's contract, and a resolution to reclassify an employee. Work sessions include a resolution to publish, notice, and sell real property, and bids for a water main replacement ($261,800) and a parking lot reconstruction ($3,397,340).
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $28,377,131.65
- Resolution authorizing non-renewal of an administrator (principal) contract
- Resolution to publish, notice, and sell real property
- Bid award for Coleman Elementary School water main replacement at $261,800
- Bid award for Transportation parking lot reconstruction at $3,397,340
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will move to closed session first, then reconvene for public business. Action items include ratifying the purchase and sale agreement for 2604 Rohrssen Road, approving $7,931,712.24 in bills, and a resolution to reclassify a principal to a teaching position. The consent agenda covers personnel, minutes, a stair replacement bid, change orders for fire alarm and roof replacements, and building permits for nine projects.
- Ratification of Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2604 Rohrssen Road, Elgin
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $7,931,712.24
- Resolution authorizing reclassification of principal to classroom teaching position
- Bid for Educational Services Center Exterior Stair Replacement, Project #334
- Building permits for Elgin High School rigging upgrade, fire alarm replacements at Creekside, Heritage, Horizon, and Transportation Building, and other projects
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will first enter closed session to discuss employee discipline, collective bargaining, and real estate. In open session, they will recognize award-winning staff, receive an elementary schools data update, and vote on a consent agenda including roof replacement bids and change orders. Key action items include approving $26,684,641.65 in bills, a trust resolution, and several HR resolutions authorizing non-renewal of administrative and teaching contracts due to restructuring and budget considerations.
- Centennial Elementary School roof replacement bid, Project #576
- Change orders for fire alarm replacements at Ronald D. O'Neal Elementary and Ridge Circle Elementary
- Proposal for Northwestern University Center for Talent Development summer enrichment programming
- Proposal for Branching Minds equity and innovation program
- HR resolutions authorizing non-renewal of probationary teachers, building substitutes, and administrative contracts
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will move into closed session to discuss employee discipline, performance, appointments, and real property. After returning to open session, they will consider a consent agenda with multiple facility improvement contracts and a list of bills totaling $5,810,939.60. Discussion/action items include a resolution to prepare the FY2025 tentative budget and HR resolutions authorizing the honorable dismissal of teachers and dismissal of tenured teachers without an Illinois Professional Educator License. The meeting also includes public comments and updates from board members and the superintendent.
- Bid for electrical switchboard replacement and generator installation at Heritage, Horizon, and Lords Park elementary schools (Projects #879, 980, 1153)
- Bid for ceiling and lighting Phase 2 at Ronald D. O'Neal Elementary School (Project #1404)
- Bid for auditorium house lighting and stage rigging replacement at Elgin High School (Project #249)
- Proposal for football helmet and shoulder pad replacement and reconditioning
- HR resolutions authorizing dismissal of teachers and tenured teachers lacking licensure
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will discuss and potentially approve $45,260,600.37 in itemized bills, revisions to the 2023-2024 school calendar, updates to 22 board policies, and set 2024-2025 school fees. They will also hear reports on 2023 capital projects and facility planning, recognize National School Social Work Week and the South Elgin High School cheerleading state champions, and handle a consent agenda including personnel, minutes, and contract renewals. The meeting begins with a closed session for litigation, student matters, personnel, negotiations, and real estate.
- Approval of $45,260,600.37 in itemized bills
- Discussion and action on 2024-2025 school fees
- Proposed updates to 22 board policies including IASB Issue 113 and additional policies
- Report on 2023 Capital Projects Summary and Energy Efficiency Initiatives
- Facility Planning Update presentation
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will move to closed session for litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and real estate matters. In open session, they will receive presentations on school safety and facility planning, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda including multiple facility project bids, contract renewals, and a resolution for surplus property disposal.
- Bid award to Austin Electric for $340,790 fire alarm replacement at 500 Shales Parkway
- Proposed Streamwood High School Pathways Phase 2 renovation for automotive, culinary, and engineering
- Larkin High School auditorium flooring, lighting, sound system, and seating replacement
- School safety update presentation by Coordinator of School Safety
- Resolution for disposal of surplus personal property
Board of Education Policy Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Policy Committee will discuss and review proposed updates to a large set of board policies from the Illinois Association of School Boards PRESS Plus Issue 113, covering topics from board powers to student discipline. No decisions are expected; the meeting is a legislative discussion with an IASB representative. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom.
- Review of IASB PRESS Plus Issue 113 policies including board powers, meetings, fiscal management, hiring, student behavior, and more
- Discussion of additional policies: Facility Management (4:150) and Search and Seizure (7:140)
- Opportunity for public comments in person or via Zoom before the meeting
Board of Education Legislation Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Legislation Committee will hold a meeting to discuss legislative issues with a representative from the Illinois Association of School Boards. Public comments will be accepted in person and via Zoom.
- Legislative update with Illinois Association of School Boards
- Public comments opportunity
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will move to closed session first, then reconvene for public business. Presentations on facility planning and educational pathways will be given. The consent agenda includes employee terminations, bids for AEDs and electronic health records, an HVAC project at Prairieview Elementary, a video integration agreement with Elgin, and a settlement in the Alvarado case. Discussion/action items include approval of $21,310,393.40 in bills, contracts for an HBCU tour ($113,455) and school accountability ($270,214), plus financial reports and the FY2023 audit.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $21,310,393.40
- Contract with Group Travel Planners for HBCU bus tour ($113,455)
- Contract with American Institutes for Research for school accountability ($270,214)
- HVAC upgrades at Prairieview Elementary School (Project #1354)
- Settlement agreement in Alvarado v. School District U-46
Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education is meeting in a special session primarily to move into closed session for a board self-evaluation and discussion of specific employee appointments, compensation, discipline, or dismissal. Public comments will be taken before the closed session, and the public can attend in person or via Zoom.
- Closed session for Board of Education self-evaluation
- Closed session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom before closed session