Board Highlights

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Board Highlights February 20, 2024

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March 12, 2024
Elmhurst District 205 
Board Meeting Highlights 
 

Spotlights/Recognitions

Lincoln Elementary School Spotlight
Principal Kalissa Smith and Assistant Principal Maureen Schroeder presented a spotlight and highlighted the work being done at Lincoln Elementary School.

DuPage County Spelling Bee Winner - Sean Gibbons
Sean Gibbons, through his exemplary spelling, has secured the esteemed title of DuPage County Regional Spelling Bee champion, thereby earning the distinct honor of representing the DuPage County region at the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.

York Speech Team
The York Speech Team's exceptional achievements culminated in an overall 4th place finish at the State Finals, reflecting the collective excellence and resilience of each member.

CTE Teacher of the Year
Daniel Calenberg, Industrial Technology Department Coordinator and Teacher at York Community High School, has been awarded the prestigious DuPage County's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of his exceptional dedication and service in the field of industrial technology education.
 

Reports and Presentations

SY24-25 Staffing Proposal and Updates
District Administration presented a staffing update for the 24-25 school year.

Update Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption for 2024-25
District Administration presented the proposed instructional materials selection for use in English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms in grades 6, 7, and 8 in SY2024-2025. All proposed materials are available on the District website for a period of 30-days.

Insurance Broker Report
District Administration presented the results and recommendation following a thorough review process of consultant firms which found that the Alliant Team’s proposal was competitively priced and their experienced team of professionals specializes in working with many school districts throughout the state of Illinois.

 

Agenda Action Items

Approve Insurance Broker
The Board of Education approved a three-year contract with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027.

Bus Transportation - First Student Contract
The Board of Education approved the contract with First Student for the the 2024-25 school year as presented.

Bus Transportation - Cottage Hill Contract
The Board of Education approved the contract with Cottage Hill for the 2024-25 school year with a 9.9% increase as presented.

Facilities Use Fee 2024 - 2025
The Board of Education approved the facility rental usage fees for the 2024-2025 school year as outlined in the Facility Rental Usage Agreement.

Student Fees 2024 - 2025
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 student fees for EC-8York, and 9th Grade Chromebook fees as presented.

 

Superintendent's Update

Communications Spotlight
The administration introduced and shared a new video series called Hall Pass with Dr. Campbell.  

Archives

NOTE: Video footage of all Board of Education regular meetings are posted on 205TV within 48 hours. Audio is posted within 24 hours.  * Board Highlights were paused for 2020-21 to focus on communications related to COVID-19.