McHenry School District 15 public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee will review the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. The body will also discuss the Parkland Track and solar installation at MMS (PSI).
- Treasurer's Report for November 2025
- Parkland Track
- Solar at MMS (PSI)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet to vote on the 2026-2027 school calendar. The board will also conduct a first reading of October 2024 press policy updates and hold a closed session regarding real property acquisition.
- Action on 2026-2027 School Calendar
- First reading of October 2024 Press Policy Updates covering multiple sections including student behavior, curriculum, and employment
- Closed session to discuss purchase or lease of real property
- Discussion of Valley View Instructional Program
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to review IAR/EL data and ELD frameworks. The body will also discuss student services, Skyward Qmlativ, and website updates. The 2026-2027 calendar is on the agenda for discussion.
- IAR/EL Data review
- ELD Frameworks
- Student Services Update
- Skyward Qmlativ
- 2026-2027 Calendar
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will conduct a Truth in Taxation hearing regarding the proposed 2025 tax levy. The body will also review reports and contracts related to school maintenance and facilities.
- 2025 Truth in Taxation hearing for proposed tax levy
- MMS renovation installation contract (PSI)
- Solar project at MMS (PSI)
- FY26 school maintenance grant certification
- FY26 bus lease quote
Public Hearing
The McHenry School District 15 board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2025 proposed tax levy. This meeting allows for public comment on the district's tax levy resolution.
- 2025 Truth in Taxation Hearing
- Review of 2025 Proposed Tax Levy
- Discussion of Resolution 2025
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 audit draft, the 2025 estimated tax levy, and a bank of depository selection. They will also consider a FY26 bus lease and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review of FY25 audit report draft
- Discussion of 2025 estimated tax levy and related resolution
- Selection of bank of depository for 2025
- Consideration of FY26 bus lease
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board will consider a resolution to set the estimated 2025 tax levy and hear a presentation on the FY25 audit. Consent items include approval of minutes, personnel report, financial reports, and a donation from Pearl Street Market. A study on flooding at Parkland Middle School track will also be presented.
- Resolution for estimated 2025 tax levy
- FY25 audit presentation
- Parkland Middle School track flood study
- Donation from Pearl Street Market
- Personnel report by Dr. Brian Kilinski
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 Illinois State Assessment overview, the 5Essentials survey, the DESSA social-emotional screener, and programs like Care Solace, Daybreak Health, and Biliteracy Zones. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a strategic focus discussion.
- 2025-2026 Illinois State Assessment Overview
- 5Essentials survey review
- DESSA Social Emotional Screener discussion
- Care Solace and Daybreak Health program updates
- Biliteracy Zones update
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will consider a bid for a 2025 truck and a second reading of June 2025 PRESS policy updates. The meeting also includes a report on the Edgebrook Instructional Program and a personnel report.
- Action on 2025 Truck Bid
- Second reading of June 2025 PRESS Policy Updates covering district organization, student rights, and board conduct
- Discussion of Edgebrook Instructional Program
- Personnel Report by Dr. Brian Kilinski
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The McHenry School District 15 Board will consider approving a shared transportation service agreement with District 156 and awarding a paper bid. Trustees will also hear a report on school safety protocols and receive a first reading of several PRESS policy updates. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation.
- Action on a shared Joint Transportation Service Agreement between District 15 and District 156
- Action on a paper bid (Paper Bid Tabulation Results 2025)
- First reading of June 2025 PRESS policy updates covering district operations, board member conduct, student rights, and more
- School safety protocols update from Superintendent Dr. Josh Reitz
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review the Treasurer's reports for July and August 2025. The body will also consider a paper bid and a revised shared joint transportation service agreement.
- Paper Bid Agenda Report and Tabulation Results 2025
- Shared Joint Transportation Service Agreement 2025 Revised
- Treasurer's Reports for July and August 2025
Curriculum Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee will meet to review updates on federal funding and student services restructuring. The committee will also discuss the 2025-2026 school year kick-off and the rise of artificial intelligence.
- Federal Funding Update
- Student Services updates and restructuring
- Discussion on the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Balanced Wellness starting 2025-2026
- 5th Grade Band
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will consider approving the proposed 2025-2026 school budget. The meeting also includes consent items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and a personnel report. A public comment period is scheduled.
- Take action on the approval of the 2025-2026 school budget
- Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 regular board meeting
- Financial reports: Treasurer's Report for July 2025, AP Check run, Budget Report for July 2025, Payroll Report for August 2025
- Personnel report from Dr. Brian Kilinski
- Dr. Maureen Cassidy appointed to ISBE's Advisory Council on Bilingual Education
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider approving the FY26 budget, review the Treasurer's Report for July 2025, and approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the McHenry School District Professional Development Center.
- Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
- Treasurer's Report for July 2025
- FY26 Budget Approval (Proposed FY26 Budget, FY26 State Budget)
Public Hearing
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget for McHenry School District 15. The budget covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and is available for public inspection. The hearing will include public comment before the board adjourns.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 School District Budget
- FY26 Proposed Budget.pdf, FY26 State Budget.pdf, and Proposed FY26 Budget.pdf are linked for review
- Public comment period is scheduled
Joint Transportation Committee
The McHenry School District 15 Joint Transportation Committee will meet to discuss negotiations and a shared service contract. The meeting will also cover old and new business before adjourning.
- Negotiations
- Shared service contract
- Old business
- New business
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board will discuss and vote on bids received for the sale of the Landmark School Property. They will also consider consent items including meeting minutes, a personnel report, and a donation, and will hold a closed session to review past meeting minutes.
- Discussion and action regarding bids received for sale of Landmark School Property
- Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting
- Personnel Report from Dr. Brian Kilinski
- Donation from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
- Closed session to review minutes from January–March 2025
Finance Committee
The Mchenry District 15 Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 tentative budget, including a PowerPoint presentation and state budget documents. The committee will also review a proposal for a track at Parkland School, along with a floodplain summary. Previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report for June 2025 are on the agenda for information.
- FY26 Tentative Budget review with supporting documents
- Parkland School Track Proposal and floodplain summary
- Treasurer's Report for June 2025
- Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hear a presentation on the FY26 tentative budget and discuss a track proposal for Parkland School. The board will also take action on a second reading of April 2025 PRESS policy updates covering grievance procedures, student behavior, and other areas. Consent items include approval of minutes, a personnel report, and financial reports.
- Discussion of Parkland School Track Proposal
- FY26 Tentative Budget Presentation
- Second reading and action on April 2025 PRESS policy updates (26 policies)
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel and financial reports
- Public comment period
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet on July 22, 2025, to discuss updates on several FY25 summer projects, including track work at McHenry Middle School, flooring and asbestos abatement at Valley View, parking lot replacements at Riverwood and Duker, and mechanical and roof replacement at Edgebrook. The committee will also consider a proposal for a new track at Parkland School for FY26. Minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting are also on the agenda.
- FY25 Summer Project Update: MMS Track
- FY25 Summer Project Update: Valley View Flooring and Asbestos Abatement
- FY25 Summer Project Update: Riverwood Parking Lot Replacement
- FY25 Summer Project Update: Duker Parking Lot Replacement
- FY26 Summer Projects: Parkland Track Proposal
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education decided on several operational contracts and the sale of district property. Members also conducted a first reading of 27 policy updates and approved the Valley View School Improvement Plan.
- Resolution authorizing the sale of property at 3614 W. Waukegan Road, McHenry, Illinois
- Approval of FY 2026 Breakfast/Lunch Fees
- Approval of a two-year Electricity and Natural Gas Contract
- Approval of Midwest Mechanical Change Order Contract for Edgebrook
- Resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2025-2026
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss the FY26 preliminary budget, breakfast/lunch fees, and facility rental fees. They will also consider a change order for EB Midwest Mechanical and an electricity/natural gas contract. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the treasurer's report.
- EB Midwest Mechanical change order
- Electricity/natural gas contract
- Transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2025-2026
- FY26 school year breakfast/lunch fees
- FY26 facilities rental fees
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss a landmark easement and other items, and to approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.
- Discussion of a landmark easement
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025 Facilities Committee meeting
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to organize its leadership and administrative roles for the new term. The board will elect its officers and reaffirm district policies.
- Election of School Board President
- Election of School Board Vice President
- Election of School Board Secretary
- Appointment of Kate McEnaney as recording and corresponding secretary
- Reaffirmation of Board of Education Policies
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board will hold a regular meeting including swearing in newly elected board members and adjourning the current board term (sine die). The board will also receive a superintendent report and an update on the Hilltop Instructional Program, and will approve consent items including financial reports and personnel changes.
- Swearing in of elected board members and administration of oath of office
- Adjournment sine die (end of current board term)
- Approval of financial reports for April 2025
- Personnel report for May 13, 2025
- Hilltop Instructional Program update
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review the April 2025 Treasurer's Report and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural and informational items.
- Review of April 22, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
- Review of Treasurer's Report for April 2025
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet on May 13, 2025, at 6:45 pm. The agenda includes discussion of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and a discussion item on City of McHenry parking. Other items and adjournment are also listed.
- Discussion of December 10, 2024 Facilities Committee meeting minutes
- Discussion of City of McHenry parking
- Other items
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from March 11, 2025, and discuss the Treasurer's Report for March 2025. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2025, at the District 15 Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
- Review of the Treasurer's Report for March 2025
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on routine consent items, including financial reports and personnel changes. The board will also receive an information update on the McHenry Middle School instructional program and hear a superintendent's report.
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025
- Financial reports for March 2025 (treasury, payroll, budgetary)
- Personnel report from Dr. Brian Kilinski
- McHenry Middle School instructional program presentation
- FOIA requests fulfilled from April 7-15, 2025
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve the 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan and the 2025-2026 board meeting dates. The board also voted on personnel matters and a resolution to continue participation in a regional safe school program.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Consolidated District Plan
- Resolution extending participation in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program
- Resolution authorizing the non-renewal of probationary year teachers not in their final year
- Approval of 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
- Review of personnel and financial reports
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the sale of Landmark property, review bid tabulation results, and consider FY 26 athletic fees. The committee will also discuss disposal of district property and review the treasurer's report for February 2025.
- Discussion of Sale of Landmark Property with bid tabulation results
- Discussion of FY 26 Athletic Fees
- Discussion of Disposal of District Property
- Treasurer's Report for February 2025
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The Board voted unanimously to reject all bids received for the sale of the Landmark School property. The Board also approved a second reading of 23 PRESS policy updates covering ethics, hiring, safety, and student discipline. A resignation agreement was approved in a 5-1 vote after closed session.
- All bids for Landmark School property were rejected by a 6-0 vote.
- Second reading of October 2024 PRESS policy updates approved, covering 23 policies.
- Resignation agreement approved 5-1 after closed session (Lindsay Turner voted no).
- Disposal of district property approved unanimously.
- Discussion and action on 2025-2026 board meeting dates.
Policy & Personnel Committee
The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to discuss policy updates and other items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific details provided.
- Policy update discussion
- Other items
- Adjournment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from January, review the Treasurer's Report for January 2025, and discuss proposed FY26 student registration fees including early registration incentives. The meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025 at the District 15 Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Approval of January 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
- Treasurer's Report for January 2025
- FY26 Student Registration Fees - Early Registration Incentives discussion
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education voted to approve the Vision 2030 resolution and set registration fees for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also held a first reading of 23 proposed policy updates covering ethics, safety, hiring, and student discipline. A closed session was held to discuss employee matters.
- Approved Vision 2030 resolution (motion carried 7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 registration fees (motion carried 7-0)
- First reading of 23 PRESS policy updates, including ethics, safety, and bullying prevention
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, personnel report, and financial reports
- Closed session to discuss employee appointment, compensation, and discipline
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board approved staffing recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year and awarded an asbestos abatement bid for Valley View. The board also approved a designee to prepare the tentative FY26 budget and received a mid-year strategic plan update. Consent items included approval of minutes, financial reports, and a personnel report.
- Approved 2025-2026 school year staffing recommendations
- Awarded asbestos abatement bid for Valley View to Hasar Batement
- Approved designee to prepare tentative FY26 budget
- Received mid-year strategic plan update (Vision 2030)
- Approved consent items including financial reports and personnel report
Policy & Personnel Committee
The Policy & Personnel Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet on January 21, 2025. The agenda includes a staffing presentation and discussion of other items.
- Staffing Presentation
- Other Items
- Adjournment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider minutes from December, the Treasurer's Report for December 2024, and discuss 2025 summer projects including a bid tabulation. A contract proposal from Midwest Mechanical for Edgebrook is also on the agenda. The meeting is informational and procedural.
- Treasurer's Report for December 2024
- 2025 Summer Projects bid tabulation and recommendation
- Midwest Mechanical contract proposal for Edgebrook
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee of McHenry School District 15 will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and receive a presentation on social studies from Dr. Jacquie Duginske. The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at the district's Professional Development and Administration Center.
- Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 Curriculum Committee meeting
- Social studies presentation by Dr. Jacquie Duginske
BoardDocs Meetings 2021- 2025
The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education voted to authorize the sale of property at 3614 W. Waukegan Road, approve 2025 summer improvement projects and Midwest Mechanical projects, and accept a staffing presentation for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also accepted a $2,416 donation from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church for the Student Support Fund and approved a new middle school social studies resource.
- Authorized sale of property at 3614 W. Waukegan Road, McHenry, Illinois.
- Approved 2025 summer projects and Midwest Mechanical projects (dollar amounts not specified in agenda).
- Accepted $2,416 donation from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church for the D15 Student Support Fund.
- Approved adoption of new middle school social studies resources (McHenry Voices and Perspectives).
- Discussed staffing recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year.