Community High School District 155 public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education will meet at Crystal Lake South High School to act on the 2025 property-tax levy and a resolution to abate a portion of those levied taxes for debt service on the 2025 general-obligation bonds. The board will also accept the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, hear a principal’s presentation on athletics, and consider revisions to the 2026–27 school calendar.
- Approval of 2025 Certificate of Tax Levy
- Resolution abating 2025 taxes to pay debt service on Series 2025 bonds
- Acceptance of 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- First reading of board-policy revisions
- Appointment of NIHIP representatives
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Board Policies and Human Resources Committee of Community High School District 155 will meet to approve minutes from the November 2025 meeting, discuss updates on swimming and girls wrestling programs, review an IHSA bylaw update, and consider a first reading of revised board policies. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- First reading of Board Policy revisions (Immigration and Law Enforcement, Equal Educational Opportunities, Fiscal and Business Management, Personnel, Curriculum, Student Behavior, and Student Records)
- Discussion of D155 Swimming program updates
- Discussion of D155 Girls Wrestling program updates
- Review of IHSA Bylaw Update
- Review of NIHIP Resolution
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Community High School District 155 Board Policies and Human Resources Committee will hold a meeting to discuss routine updates, including social science policy, flag football, swimming, girls wrestling, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss an application for the Illinois State Board of Education School Maintenance Project Grant FY26 Round 1. The committee will also discuss authorizing the acceptance of gifts for a capital campaign.
- Illinois State Board of Education School Maintenance Project Grant FY26 Round 1 application
- Resolution authorizing the acceptance of gifts for Capital Campaign
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education will meet on November 18, 2025, at the Center for Education in Crystal Lake. The board is scheduled to approve the 2025 tentative tax levy, accept gifts for the capital campaign, and vote on principal contracts for Cary-Grove and Crystal Lake South High Schools. Other items include a treasurer’s report, bill approvals, and a grant application for school maintenance.
- Approval of Resolution to Adopt Tentative Tax Levy for 2025
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Gifts for Capital Campaign
- Approval of Illinois State Board of Education School Maintenance Project Grant FY 2026 Round 1 Application
- Approval of Cary-Grove High School Principal Contract
- Approval of Crystal Lake South High School Principal Contract
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss the district's 5-year fiscal projections and tax levy, as well as several financial agreements including emergency evacuation services payment, banking services, and a digital ticketing subscription. They will also review a capital improvement bid for window and glazing work.
- 5-Year Fiscal Projections & Tax Levy Discussion
- Discussion of Emergency Evacuation Services Payment (2025-2026)
- Discussion of Banking Services Agreement (2026-2028)
- Discussion of Digital Ticketing Subscription (Jan 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028)
- Discussion and Recommendation of 2026 Capital Improvement Bid Group 2 - Bid Package #3 (Window & Glazing)
Board of Education
The board will vote on several financial and operational items, including a 2026 capital improvements project bid for windows and glazing, a banking services agreement for 2026-2028, and a digital ticketing subscription. They will also hold a public hearing on holiday waivers and consider approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar and a post-retirement incentive program.
- Approval of 2026 Capital Improvements Project Bid Group 2 Bid Package #3 (Windows & Glazing)
- Approval of Banking Services Agreement (2026-2028)
- Approval of Digital Ticketing Subscription (January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028)
- Public Hearing on Holiday Waivers - Veteran’s Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; Casimir Pulaski Day
- Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board of Education's Policy and Human Resources Committee will meet on September 16, 2025, to discuss insurance committee updates, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and a post-retirement incentive for 2025-2026. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its August 2025 meeting.
- Insurance committee updates, including recommendations from Gallagher and two memoranda of understanding with the teachers' unions (IEA and CHESS)
- Discussion of the 2026-2027 school calendar
- Discussion of a post-retirement incentive for the 2025-2026 school year
Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2025-2026 budget. It will also consider approving bid packages for the Prairie Ridge Stadium renovation and 2026 capital improvements, extending a snow removal contract, and adopting policy revisions. Several FOIA requests were processed.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting the 2025-2026 budget
- Approval of Prairie Ridge Stadium renovation bid group 1 packages #1-8 (earthwork, fencing, landscaping, concrete, asphalt, general trades, masonry, plumbing, electrical)
- Approval of 2026 capital improvements project bid group 1 packages #1-2 (theater rigging equipment, electrical & theater equipment)
- Approval to extend snow removal and salting services contract
- Second reading and approval of revisions to 17 board policies
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding bid packages for the Prairie Ridge Stadium renovation and 2026 Capital Improvements. The body will also consider a contract extension for snow removal and salting services.
- Prairie Ridge Stadium Renovation Bid Group 1 (Packages #1-8: Earthwork, Site Utilities, Fencing, Landscaping, Site Concrete & Asphalt, General Trades, Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical)
- 2026 Capital Improvements Project Bid Group 1 (Packages #1-2: Theater Rigging Equipment, Electrical & Theater Equipment)
- Extension of Snow Removal and Salting Services Contract
- Intent to Bid for 2026 Capital Improvements Project
- Potential Amended Guaranteed Energy Savings Proposal
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Community High School District 155 Board Policy and Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss several policy updates, including a first reading and possible waiver of Title IX policies, a first reading of an artificial intelligence acceptable-use policy, and a five-year review of numerous existing policies. The committee will also consider a memorandum of understanding for an operations support assistant position.
- Title IX policies (first reading waiver and approval) covering grievance procedures, harassment, and equal opportunity
- Artificial Intelligence in Schools policy (first reading) for acceptable use
- MOU for an Operations Support Assistant position
- Five-year review of 14 existing policies including chain of command, payment procedures, and student rights
- First reading of policies on student behavior and publications restrictions related to sexting
Board of Education
The board will consider a Memorandum of Understanding for a new Operations Support Assistant position and review multiple policy revisions, including those related to grievance procedures, harassment, and student behavior. They will also vote on the treasurer's report and approval of bills.
- Memorandum of Understanding for a new Operations Support Assistant position
- Policy revisions on first reading: grievance procedures, harassment, equal opportunity, student behavior, and more
- Treasurer's report and approval of bills for August 2025
- Educational Affiliation Agreement with Northwestern Medicine
- Personnel report including staff changes
Workforce Development Committee
The Workforce Development Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Career Experience Program. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and a public comment period.
- Discussion of the Career Experience Program
- Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 regular meeting
Strategic Planning Committee
The Community High School District 155 Strategic Planning Committee will meet to review goal data and discuss several operational items. The committee is scheduled to address safety and security upgrades, the attendance policy, and professional learning plans.
- 2024-2025 Strategic Planning Goal Data
- Safety and Security Upgrades
- Attendance Policy
- Professional Learning Plan and CLT Refresh
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources and Policy Committee will discuss two Memoranda of Understanding: one for payment of dual-credit coursework and another for an Operations Support Assistant. The committee will also discuss a Technology Department restructure.
- MOU - Payment for Dual-Credit Coursework
- MOU - Operations Support Assistant
- Technology Department Restructure
- Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting
- Public comment period
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year, including a resolution authorizing public notice and hearing. They will also discuss a swimming pool rental agreement for the same period. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of tentative 2025-2026 budget
- Resolution authorizing public inspection notice and hearing for annual budget
- Discussion of swimming pool rental agreement for 2025-2026
- Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 regular meeting
Board of Education
The board will vote on a resolution to authorize public notice and a hearing for the upcoming fiscal year budget. It will also consider a swimming pool rental agreement with Sage YMCA and a memorandum of understanding on dual-credit coursework payments. The meeting includes reports on FOIA requests, investments, and personnel.
- Approval of resolution for public inspection and hearing on FY 2025-2026 annual budget
- Approval of swimming pool rental agreement with Sage YMCA for FY 2025-2026
- Memorandum of Understanding on upfront payment for dual-credit coursework
- Approval of bills for July 2025
- Approval of May 2025 graduates (1,283 total across four high schools)
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education will meet to approve minutes, act on several financial resolutions including appointing a treasurer and designating bank depositories, and consider contract extensions for custodial supplies, janitorial services, and trash removal. The board will also vote on staff tenure recommendations and review a report on district accomplishments.
- Adoption of Resolution Appointing Treasurer for 2025-2026
- Approval of contract extensions for custodial supplies, janitorial services, and trash removal
- Staff members recommended for tenure for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Approval of Bills for June 2025
- Adoption of Resolution to Designate Bank Depositories for School District Funds
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding contract extensions for custodial supplies, janitorial services at the Center for Education, and trash and recycling services.
- Contract extension for custodial supplies
- Contract extension for janitorial services for the Center for Education
- Contract extension for trash removal and recycling services
Community Relations/Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee
The Community Relations Board Committee is meeting to discuss district communication strategies, board communication protocols, and board involvement. The committee will also review a website redesign discussion and a 2025 School Board Governance Recognition Application. Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023, is on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023
- District Communication Strategies discussion
- Board Communication Protocols discussion
- Website Redesign Discussion
- 2025 School Board Governance Recognition Application
Board of Education
The board will consider approving a one-year delay of the Performing Arts Student Activity Fee, moving its start to the 2026-2027 school year. Members will also vote on minutes from previous meetings, the treasurer's report, bills, and a personnel report. The agenda includes recognition of students and staff, reports on FOIA requests, and discussion of the district's consolidated plan for the next fiscal year.
- Approval of Delayed Implementation of Performing Arts Student Activity Fee to 2026-2027
- Approval of Bills for May 20, 2025
- Treasurer's Report for April 2025
- Personnel Report for May 2025
- Consolidated District Plan for FY2026
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee will meet to discuss the delayed implementation of a performing arts student activity fee. The committee will also review the Consolidated District Plan and substitute teacher rates.
- Delayed implementation of Performing Arts Student Activity Fee
- Consolidated District Plan 2025-2026
- Substitute teacher rates
Board of Education
The board will declare results of the April 1, 2025 election, administer the oath to newly elected members, and then reorganize by electing a President, Vice President, and Secretary for two-year terms. It will also appoint a Treasurer, discuss committee structure, and set 2025-2026 meeting dates.
- Declare results of the April 1, 2025 regular election
- Oath of office to newly elected board members
- Nomination and election of President, Vice President, and Secretary (each for two-year terms)
- Appointment of Dr. Kevin Werner as Treasurer through June 30, 2025
- Discussion to establish 2025-2026 regular board meeting dates, times, and locations
Curriculum, Staff Development, and Student Services Committee
The Community High School District 155 Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss several educational items, including an attendance policy, student handbook updates, and an instructional coaching model. The committee will also receive updates on multilingual learners, a micro internship program, and educational services projects. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of Attendance Policy
- Discussion of Student Handbook Updates
- Discussion of Instructional Coaching Model
- Multilingual Learners Update
- Micro Internship Update
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss a food service management company contract for the 2025-2026 school year and strategic plan improvements for Prairie Ridge High School Stadium. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.
- Discussion of food service management company contract for 2025-2026
- Discussion of strategic plan improvements for Prairie Ridge High School Stadium
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education will consider approving a food service management company contract for the 2025-2026 school year, along with second readings of three board policies (6:60, 6:135, 8:10). The board will also discuss personnel items including resignations, employment, and coaching assignments, and is expected to take action on a potential student discipline case and the superintendent's contract following an executive session.
- Approval of Food Service Management Company Contract (2025-2026)
- Second reading and approval of Board Policy revisions (6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program; 8:10 Connection with the Community)
- Resolution extending participation in the Regional Safe Schools Program for 2025-2026
- Potential student discipline decision/action – Case #2025-01
- Approval of Superintendent Contract
Board of Education
The Community High School District 155 Board of Education is holding a special meeting that will begin with public participation, then move into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Public comments allowed at start of meeting (3-minute limit, sign-in required)
- Motion to adjourn for executive session under OMA § 120/2(c)(1)
- Executive session to discuss specific employee matters
- Return to open session and adjournment only after closed session
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss financial planning for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including the budget calendar and student fees. The meeting also includes approvals for facility improvements and various board policy revisions.
- Approval of Student Fees and Facility Rental Rates for 2025-2026
- Approval of 2025 Theater Improvements for flooring and electrical/theater equipment
- Adoption of Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Approval of Health Insurance Broker Consulting Services Agreement (July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026)
- Approval of Managed Print Services Contract
Operations Committee
The Crystal Lake District 155 Board of Education will discuss a recommendation for 2025 theater improvements, including flooring and electrical/theater equipment. The meeting will also include approval of the February 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of 2025 Theater Improvements (Flooring, Electrical/Theater Equipment)
- Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2025
- Public Comment period
Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee
The Budget, Planning, Finance, and Audit Committee will discuss a health insurance broker consulting services agreement for July 2025 through December 2026. The committee will also review student fees and facility rental rates for the 2025-2026 period.
- Approval of Health Insurance Broker Consulting Services Agreement (July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026)
- Discussion of Student Fees & Facility Rental Rates (2025 - 2026)
- Discussion on Capital Campaign
- Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Board Policies and Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss a revised 2025-2026 school calendar, a staffing update, and two sets of board policy revisions. One set of 16 policies is proposed for first-reading waiver and approval at the March 18 Board of Education meeting; three additional policies are scheduled for first reading only.
- Revision of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Staffing Update
- First-reading waiver and approval of 16 board policies (e.g., 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban, 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline, 7:200 Out of School Suspension Procedures)
- First reading of three policies: 6:60 Curriculum Content, 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program, 8:10 Connection with the Community
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
Board of Education
The Board of Education will review several administrative items including personnel changes, student activity accounts, and FOIA requests. Discussion includes a presentation on Prairie Ridge High School operations and a proposal for auditorium seating improvements.
- First Amendment of Sports Medicine Services Agreement (June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2028)
- Strategic Plan Improvements: Auditorium Seating at Prairie Ridge High School
- Approval of 2025 Summer Workers
- Resolution in Support of Illinois Vision 2030
- Review of seven Freedom of Information Act requests
Strategic Planning Committee
The Community High School District 155 Strategic Planning Committee will meet to discuss several long-term planning items. The agenda includes discussions on Vision 2030, apprenticeship partnerships, and the alumni network.
- Discussion of Vision 2030
- Discussion of Apprenticeship Partnership
- Discussion of Alumni Network
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Outlook
Operations Committee
The Community High School District 155 Operations Committee will meet to discuss several administrative and financial recommendations. The body will review strategic plan improvements and the results of alternate revenue bonds.
- Strategic Plan Improvements
- Alternate Revenue Bond Results
- Sports Medicine Services Agreement (June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2028)
- Recommendation of Summer Workers 2025
- Recommendation of Managed Print Services
Board of Education
The Board of Education will consider a resolution to issue up to $14 million in general obligation bonds for renovating, repairing, and equipping district facilities. The board will also vote on 2025 capital improvements bid phase 2, approve a memorandum of understanding for girls flag football stipends, and act on personnel items including resignations, employment, and coaching assignments.
- Resolution to issue up to $14,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2025, for facility renovations
- Approval of 2025 Capital Improvements, Bid Phase 2
- Memorandum of Understanding for Girls Flag Football Stipends and Athletics Supervision
- Approval of bills and quarterly investment report
- Personnel actions: resignations, retirements, dismissals, employment, and coaching assignments
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will discuss and recommend a bid package for 2025 capital improvements, covering general carpentry, roofing, flooring, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and asbestos abatement. They will also discuss anticipated strategic plan improvements. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion and recommendation of 2025 Capital Improvements Project Bid Package #02 (multiple trades including roofing, HVAC, electrical, and asbestos abatement)
- Discussion of Anticipated Strategic Plan Improvements
- Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2024 regular meeting
- Public comment period
Board Policies and Human Resources Committee
The Crystal Lake High School District 155 Human Resources and Board Policy Committee will meet to discuss baseline concussion testing and a memorandum of understanding for girls flag football stipends and athletics supervision. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its December 2024 meeting and hear public comment.
- Discussion of baseline concussion testing
- Memorandum of Understanding for girls flag football stipends and athletics supervision
- Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee will meet to discuss a communication strategy for the district's capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 2024 meeting and a public comment period.
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Capital Improvement Communication Strategy
- Approval of minutes from the Aug 20, 2024 Strategic Planning Committee meeting
- Public Comment period