U-46 Education District public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will hold a public hearing on issuing $32 million in working cash fund bonds, then consider a consent agenda including construction bids for multiple schools, personnel terminations, and settlement agreements in three lawsuits. They will also receive updates on the strategic plan, including equity and the Explore 2025 program.
- Public hearing on $32,000,000 working cash fund bonds (Bond Issue Notification Act)
- Bid awards for electrical work at Century Oaks, Glenbrook, and Illinois Park elementary schools, and chiller repairs at Kimball Middle School
- Approval of settlement agreements in Heredia v. Smith, MJ and KJ v. District U-46, and Arias v. District U-46
- Terminations of monitor Margarita Coronado Covarrubias, para-cc August A. Karbowski, and noon-hour supervisor Sandra Martinez
- Change orders for emergency generator installations at Heritage, Lords Park, and Horizon elementary schools
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Finance Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 tax levy and discuss a funding update for the Unite U-46 initiative. A memorandum from the superintendent responding to a board inquiry is also included. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.
- Presentation of the Proposed 2025 Tax Levy by Dr. Ann Williams, Dr. Kyle VonSchnase, and Robyn Cornelissen
- Discussion of Unite U-46 funding timeline with Dr. Ann Williams and Anjali Vij of Chapman and Cutler, LLP
- Memorandum from Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson addressing a board inquiry
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax levy, though it does not exceed the 105% threshold. Other key items include a facility planning update, Gallup employee engagement survey results, and a consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and bids for projects like snow removal and school upgrades.
- Public hearing on 2025 tax levy (Board Policy 4:30)
- Facility planning update presentation by Brian Lindholm and Dr. Ann Williams
- Gallup Employee Engagement Survey results presented by Brian Lindholm
- Consent agenda includes bid for snow removal services (Regions 1 and 3) and joint purchase agreement for rock salt
- Contract for graduation ceremonies at the NOW Arena
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session first, then hold a public session. Key items include a vote on a resolution to name the new Elgin middle school Legacy Middle School, approval of $31.7 million in itemized bills, and discussion of the 2025 tax levy estimate. The board will also receive presentations on school report card data and a 2026-2027 boundary transition update.
- Resolution to name the new Elgin middle school Legacy Middle School
- Itemized bills totaling $31,666,485.07 for approval
- Discussion of the estimate of the 2025 tax levy
- Bids for Unite U-46 projects at Century Oaks and Glenbrook elementary schools
- Settlement agreement in matter RG and AS v. School District U-46
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will meet on October 20, 2025, starting with a closed session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters. During the public session, the board will receive updates on facility planning and Unite U-46 funding, and consider approval of $47,397,196.95 in itemized bills. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, termination of two bus drivers, disposal of surplus property, and several contract renewals and proposals.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $47,397,196.95
- Termination of bus drivers Mark C. Taylor and Raul P. Vargas
- Facility planning update from Chief of Staff Brian Lindholm and others
- Unite U-46 funding update from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ann Williams and Raymond James managing director
- Disposal of surplus personal property including warehouse books, furniture, middle school cafe tables, and IS equipment
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will review a Multi Abilities Classroom overview and a 2026-2027 boundary transition update. The meeting includes a consent agenda for various personnel actions, school safety proposals, and contract renewals. Additionally, the Board will consider $33,780,502.20 in itemized bills.
- Multi Abilities Classroom overview
- 2026-2027 Boundary Transition update
- Central Schools/Dream Academy Radio Replacements proposal
- Student Transportation Routing Software Upgrade proposal
- Itemized bills totaling $33,780,502.20
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board will first enter closed session for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and real property matters. In open session, they will hear a facility planning update and a post-secondary success report, then consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, terminations, surplus disposal, and contracts. Under discussion/action, the board will vote on approving $34,164,811.25 in bills and adopting new middle school elective curricula for 6th grade Spanish Language Arts and Career & Technical Education courses.
- Consent agenda includes termination of Guadalupe D. Iniguez Cardenas and Marilena C. Schuld (Food SVC Technicians) and Charles N. Smith (Assistant Principal-MS)
- Approval of $34,164,811.25 in itemized bills for September 22, 2025
- Proposed adoption of 6th Grade Spanish Language Arts Curriculum at $57,044.61
- Resolutions to dispose of surplus personal property (dust collector and damaged furniture)
- Occupancy permit for Elgin High School parking lot reconstruction
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to receive a presentation on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget from district administrators. This is a discussion item; no vote is scheduled. Public comments will be accepted in person or via Zoom.
- Presentation of Proposed Changes to the FY26 Budget (discussion only)
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom until 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2025
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will begin in closed session for personnel and litigation matters, then hold a public hearing on the 2025/2026 district budget, which has been on display since August 8, 2025. The board will also receive updates on the 2026-2027 boundary transition and ChatGPT, and consider a consent agenda including personnel terminations and contract renewals.
- Public hearing on 2025/2026 School District U-46 Budget
- 2026-2027 Boundary Transition Update presentation
- ChatGPT update presentation
- Consent agenda includes termination of seven employees (food service lead, bus drivers, etc.)
- Contract renewals with Kane County ROE, Gallup Inc., MQDI4Kids LLC, HMH 6th Grade Science, and AED Maintenance Program
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will move to closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene for public session. In public session, they will recognize the Financial Operations Department for a Meritorious Budget Award, hear a back-to-school update and a facility planning update, and accept public comments. Under the consent agenda, they will vote on personnel changes, minutes, a termination, and several proposals including postage, online assessment platform, room rentals, meal packaging equipment, and a building permit. Under discussion/action, they will vote on $41,449,507.62 in itemized bills and curriculum resource proposals for three high school magnet academies, and consider updates to 25 board policies.
- Approval of $41,449,507.62 in itemized bills
- Curriculum resource proposal for Bartlett High School STEM Academy
- Curriculum resource proposal for South Elgin High School BEACON Academy
- Curriculum resource proposal for Streamwood High School LEAD Academy
- Proposed updates to 25 board policies (IASB PRESS Issue 118)
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will move to closed session first, then hold a public session to discuss and vote on several items. Key actions include a multi-year employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson (2025-2030), approval of itemized bills totaling $39,208,497.82, and reports on school readiness and boundary transitions for the 2026-2027 school year. The consent agenda includes personnel reports, surplus property disposal, bids, and contract renewals for services such as healthcare and student information systems.
- Approval of a multi-year performance-based employment contract for Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Johnson from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030
- Itemized Bills approval in the amount of $39,208,497.82
- 2026-2027 Boundary Transition Update presentation
- Resolution for disposal of surplus personal property (preschool furniture)
- Contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc. for related services and behavior support team
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to closed session for personnel and litigation matters before reconvening for public business. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, employee terminations, and bids for facilities and supplies. The board will vote on $57,061,370.91 in itemized bills and a resolution to approve the 2025-2026 tentative budget and set a public hearing.
- Termination of Rosalind M. Cobbs, Antonio Hernandez Colin, and Lindette Moore
- Bid award for Unite U-46 new middle school in Elgin (packages 09B and 09F)
- Bid for Larsen Middle School domestic pipe insulation, Project #508-25
- Bid for Liberty Elementary School library furniture
- Bid for Hawk Hollow Middle School library collection from Follett Content Solutions, $77,160.03
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Deputy Superintendent of Operations Dr. Ann Williams and Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Frank Williams will lead the presentation and discussion.
- Presentation and discussion of the FY26 Tentative Budget
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will review updates on facility planning and 2024-2025 instructional priorities. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various operational contracts and a report from the Community Advisory Council on Specialized Student Services.
- Facility planning update presentation
- 2024-2025 Instructional Priorities update
- Acceptance of the Community Advisory Council Specialized Student Services Report
- Bid for asbestos three-year reinspection and management plan update
- Contracts for cyber liability and workers' compensation insurance
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will discuss and vote on a resolution supporting a twelve-year extension request for the Central Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district within the City of Elgin. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the transfer of interest earnings from the Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. The meeting includes recognition of music and theatre arts achievements, consent agenda items, and public comment periods.
- Resolution approving a letter of support for a twelve-year extension request for the Central Area TIF district within the City of Elgin
- Resolution authorizing the transfer of interest earnings from the Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects Fund
- Recognition of Jaimie Giraldo, Fine Arts Coordinator, as Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Arts Educator of the Year
- Recognition of School District U-46 receiving the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation
- Recognition of students named to ILMEA All-State Music Festival and Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State productions
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will first meet in closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining. In open session, they will recognize Science Olympiad winners, receive updates on Early Learner Initiatives and the FY2026 Consolidated District Plan, and then vote on a large consent agenda including personnel terminations, bids for furniture and facility repairs, and various contract renewals.
- Termination of Ruth V. Garcia Trinidad – Noon Hour Supervisor (consent)
- Bid - Pathways - Bartlett High School Pathways Furniture (consent)
- Bid - Office of Schools - Middle School Cell Phone Pouches (consent)
- Bid - Plant Operations - Highland Elementary School Domestic Water Abatement, Project #902-25 (consent)
- Proposal - Equity and Innovation - Elgin High School Commercial Dishwasher (consent)
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first meet in closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining matters. In open session, they will hear a facility planning update, then consider a consent agenda including employee terminations, bidding contracts, and a settlement agreement, followed by discussion and votes on $29.8 million in bills and multiple curriculum proposals.
- Approval of $29,807,078 in itemized bills
- Termination of bus driver Spiros Bosnos and noon hour supervisor Maria I. Estrada
- Settlement agreement in Feliciano v. School District U-46
- Bids for parking lot paving at Ronald D. O'Neal Elementary School ($1406-25) and Elgin High School ($251-25)
- Curriculum proposals for elementary integrated, elementary library/media, middle school ELA, and high school freshman seminar
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
This is a regular board meeting with recognition of the top 2% high school seniors and an opportunity for public comments. No substantive decisions or policy items are on the agenda; the meeting is largely ceremonial and procedural.
- Recognition of top 2% high school seniors with certificates and letters at South Elgin High School
- Public comments period for audience input to the Board
- Procedural items including call to order, roll call, pledge, recess, reconvene, and adjournment
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will enter closed session for personnel, litigation, and negotiation matters before reconvening for public session at 7:00 p.m. In public session, they will consider a consent agenda including bids for Kimball Middle School projects, roof replacement, and educational contract renewals. Discussion and action items include approving $17,793,813.14 in itemized bills, an elementary physical education waiver due to space constraints, a resolution amending the administrators' employment contract, and a resolution to continue using temporary classrooms for FY2026.
- Approval of $17,793,813.14 in itemized bills
- Elementary PE waiver (grades 1-6) to reduce PE frequency below state minimum due to space constraints
- Resolution to continue using temporary classrooms for FY2026
- Bids for Kimball Middle School abatement (Phases 1B/1C) and electrical/technology infrastructure
- Contract renewals for Britannica Education, Learning A-Z, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, and Better Lesson
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a waiver to allow elementary physical education less than the required three days per week due to space constraints. The board will also consider a consent agenda including bids for emergency generator installations, roof replacements, playground equipment, and high school renovations, as well as personnel actions including several employee terminations and contract renewals for Microsoft and Google licenses. Additionally, the board will receive a report on the U-46 Student Summit.
- Public hearing on waiver to reduce physical education frequency for grades 1-6
- Bid for emergency generator installation at Bartlett, Clinton, and Hillcrest Elementary Schools
- Bid for Bartlett High School pathways renovation (automotive, engineering, culinary, healthcare)
- Terminations of Betty J. Bass (driver's assistant), Diana I. Estrada (food service), Alexander G. Garcia (food service technician), and Victor P. Cuevas (bus driver)
- Renewal of Microsoft licenses and contract for Google Workspace
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first convene in closed session to discuss employee discipline, litigation, and collective bargaining. The public session includes recognitions for bus drivers and National Merit finalists, followed by a consent agenda with multiple action items including bids, proposals, contract renewals, and a settlement agreement. The board will also discuss itemized bills.
- Bid for Larkin High School Roof Replacement, Project #274-25
- Proposal for 2025 Student Chromebooks
- Terminations of three employees: Wasif Ali (driver's assistant), Matthew G. Smith (bus driver), Terrance Miller Allen (student success advocate)
- Approval of Settlement Agreement in Alikhodjaev v. School District U-46
- Resolution for Disposal of Surplus Personal Property, including vehicles
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The board will meet in closed session for personnel and legal matters, then open at 7 p.m. for recognitions, reports, and a consent agenda. They will recognize a Golden Apple finalist and Those Who Excel award winners, hear updates on climate/culture and facility planning, and vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, a termination, and multiple procurements for Hawk Hollow Middle School and other educational programs.
- Recognition of Matt Erbach (South Elgin HS) as 2025 Golden Apple Finalist and multiple staff for Those Who Excel awards
- Climate and Culture Update presentation by Director Mark Gonella
- Facility Planning Update presentation by Chief of Staff and Deputy Superintendent
- Consent agenda includes termination of Maria Santana (SEC-HS SUB Caller)
- Consent agenda includes bids for Hawk Hollow Middle School furniture, fitness equipment, and fine arts supplies
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will convene in closed session for personnel, litigation, and collective bargaining matters before the public session. In open session, the board will hear a strategic plan update and public comments. The consent agenda includes a personnel report, termination of Kayla Garcia, bid packages for new middle schools, fire alarm change orders, and a settlement in Dvorak v. U-46. Discussion/action items cover approval of $27,013,368.93 in bills, a high school math curriculum adoption, four Larkin High magnet academy proposals, and HR resolutions authorizing potential dismissal of probationary teachers and other staff.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $27,013,368.93
- Bid packages for New Elgin Middle School (Unite U-46) and Kimball Middle School projects
- Change orders for fire alarm replacements at Creekside, Heritage, and Horizon elementary schools
- Settlement agreement in Dvorak v. School District U-46
- HR resolutions authorizing non-renewal of probationary teachers and dismissal of tenured teachers without a license
Board of Education Finance Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the proposed Five-Year Financial Projection. The presentation will be given by Dr. Ann Williams and Dr. Frank Williams. Public comments may be submitted or delivered in person or via Zoom. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Financial Projection by Dr. Ann Williams and Dr. Frank Williams
- Public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email to [email protected]
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education will meet in closed session for personnel and legal matters, then hold a public session. During public session, the board will hear facility planning and strategic plan updates, discuss and vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, surplus property disposal, multiple Unite U-46 middle school construction contracts, and approve a $25.8 million list of bills. The board will also discuss and consider approval of 2025-2026 school fees and a high school instrumental music curriculum proposal.
- Approval of $25,778,189.48 in itemized bills
- Discussion and approval of 2025-2026 school fees (student meals remain free)
- Proposals for third-party inspections and construction material testing for Kimball and New Elgin Middle Schools
- Resolution for disposal of surplus monitors and desktops
- Termination of Donald Dowell (PARA-ED SE) as consent item
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will move to closed session first, then hold a public session to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items. Key actions include approving itemized bills totaling $28,086,604.21, a resolution to designate budget preparers for fiscal year 2026, and a bid award for abatement work at Kimball Middle School. A settlement agreement related to a lawsuit, school safety update, and 2025-2026 school fees will also be considered.
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $28,086,604.21
- Resolution authorizing designees to prepare the FY2026 tentative budget
- Bid award to M&O Environmental for $69,850 for Kimball Middle School abatement Phase 1A
- Approval of settlement agreement for lawsuit Case No. 2022 L 471
- Discussion and proposed approval of 2025-2026 school fees (student meals remain free)
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will first meet in closed session to discuss employee discipline, litigation, and negotiations, then reconvene in open session at 7 p.m. Key actions include voting on a resolution to rename Hawk Hollow Elementary to Hawk Hollow Middle School, approving $27.4 million in itemized bills, and considering a notice to remedy a tenured teacher. The board will also receive a facility planning update and vote on numerous consent agenda items including personnel reports, bids, and contract renewals.
- Resolution to rename Hawk Hollow Elementary School (355 E. Chicago St., Elgin) to Hawk Hollow Middle School
- Approval of itemized bills totaling $27,437,855.42
- Notice to remedy a tenured teacher (Teacher B) – discussion/action item
- Facility planning update presentation by Chief of Staff and Deputy Superintendents
- Indemnification agreement between District U-46 and the Village of Bartlett
Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
This is a special meeting of the Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education. After a brief public session for comments, the board will move into closed session to discuss the self-evaluation of the board and the appointment, compensation, or discipline of specific employees. No other decisions or public votes are scheduled.
- Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom before closed session
- Closed session for Board of Education self-evaluation
- Closed session for personnel matters involving specific employees
Board of Education Policy Committee MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss pending updates to 36 board policies, including IASB PRESS Issue 117 updates and a waiver of student fees. Public comments may be made in person or via Zoom.
- Review of IASB PRESS Issue 117 updates covering 30+ policies on ethics, safety, personnel, and curriculum
- Discussion of policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
- Policies include Target School Violence Prevention (4:190) and Bullying Prevention (7:180)
- Public comment opportunity at meeting or via Zoom
Board of Education MEETING AGENDA
The Board of Education will receive a middle school update and review various personnel and operational contracts. The body is deciding on a large list of itemized bills and a specific construction bid for Kimball Middle School.
- Approval of itemized bills in the amount of $50,152,871.79
- Proposed $199,700 contract with CNC Foundations, Inc. for Kimball Middle School aggregate stone piers
- Fleet replacement proposals for Ford F350 and Ford F550 trucks
- Change orders for South Elgin High School water systems and Centennial Elementary roof replacement
- Termination of Edith Cruz (Noon Hour Supervisor) and Cristina Taylor (Dispatcher Transportation)