Board of Education
The District 125 Board of Education is dedicated to supporting the district’s vision of “Success for Every Student.” As an elected school board, we are also committed to engaging with our community in a clear and consistent way. Below, you will learn more about the board, answers to frequently asked questions and more. We also invite you to stay in touch with us via our Minuteman newsletter.
Board Members
District 125 Board of Education
President: Steven Frost
sfrost@d125.org
847-415-4130
First year on board: 2000
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Vice President: Amy Neault
aneault@d125.org
847-415-4136
First year on board: 2018
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Secretary: Terry Moons
tmoons@d125.org
847-415-4134
First year on board: 1985
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Heena Agrawal
hagrawal@d125.org
847-415-4133
First year on board: 2018
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Gary Gorson
ggorson@d125.org
847-415-4131
First year on board: 1999
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Fei Shang
fshang@d125.org
847-415-4132
First year on board: 2020
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David Weisberg
dweisberg@d125.org
847-415-4135
First year on board: 2011
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Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings of District 125 Board of Education and committee meetings for this year are listed below. For more historical information, please navigate to the tabs.
Note: Minutes of regular board meetings are posted upon approval at the next scheduled board meeting. Example: July 2020 meeting minutes will be approved at the August 2020 meeting, and posted the next day.
- 2021-22 School Year
- 2020-21 School Year
- 2019-20 School Year
- 2018-19 School Year
- 2017-18 School Year
- 2016-17 School Year
- 2015-16 School Year
- 2014-15 School Year
- 2013-14 School Year
- 2012-13 School Year
- 2011-12 School Year
- 2010-11 School Year
- 2009-10 School Year
2021-22 School Year
Unless noted, Board of Education meetings are held in the District Office and begin at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting agendas will be posted on the District website on the Thursday prior to the scheduled Board of Education meeting.
Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend a Board of Education meeting and require certain accommodations to do so (and those who have questions regarding the accessibility of meeting facilities) are requested to contact the Superintendent's Office promptly at 847-415-4102.
Monday, Aug. 16, 2021
Special Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording | Board Bulletin
Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
Finance Committee Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda
Monday, Sept. 20, 2021
Special Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording | Board Bulletin
Monday, Oct. 4, 2021
Site & Facilities Committee Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Oct. 18, 2021
Special Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording | Board Bulletin
Monday, Nov. 15, 2021
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
Monday, March 14, 2022
Monday, April 18, 2022
2020-21 School Year
Monday, July 20, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Aug. 17, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Sept. 21, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020
Finance and Site & Facilities Committee Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
Special Meeting (6:00 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Special Meeting (7:00 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Special Meeting (6:00 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, March 15, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, April 5, 2021
Special Meeting (8:00 a.m.): Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Monday, April 19, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Friday, April 23, 2021
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Finance Committee Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Monday, May 17, 2021
Special Meeting (5:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Monday, May 17, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Special Meeting: Agenda | Minutes
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Site & Facilities Committee Meeting (5:00 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Special Meeting (6:30 p.m.): Agenda | Minutes
Monday, June 21, 2021
Regular Meeting: Agenda | Minutes | Video Recording
Friday, July 30 - Saturday, July 31, 2021
Annual Board/Administrative Retreat: Agenda
2019-20 School Year
| June 15, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes Video Recording |
| May 18, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 20, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 20, 2020 (reorganization meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 16, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 16, 2020 (Site and Facilities Cmte. meeting) - CANCELED | ||
| Feb. 10, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 10, 2020 (Site and Facilities Committee meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 13, 2020 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 16, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 16, 2019 (special meeting) | Notice | Minutes |
| Nov. 23, 2019 (special meeting) | Notice | |
| Nov. 18, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 21, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 21, 2019 (Site and Facilities Committee meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 16, 2019 (Finance Committee meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 16, 2019 (Site and Facilities and Finance Committees) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 16, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 19, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 19, 2019 (public hearing) | Notice | |
| Aug. 2-3, 2019 (annual board retreat) | Agenda |
2018-19 School Year
| June 17, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 17, 2019 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 21, 2019 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 20, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 20, 2019 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 26, 2019 (special meeting) April 26, 2019 (reorganization meeting) |
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| April 26, 2019 (Technology Committee) | Agenda | |
| April 15, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 18, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 18, 2019 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 7, 2019 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 11, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 11, 2019 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 14, 2019 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 17, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 19, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 16, 2018 (IASB/IASA/IASBO conference) | Agenda | |
| Oct. 19, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 15, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 15, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 2, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 17, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 20, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 20, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 3, 2018 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| July 11, 2018 (new members orientation) | Agenda |
2017-18 School Year
| June 18, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 18, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 7, 2018 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| May 30, 2018 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 29, 2018 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| May 24, 2018 (special meeting executive session)- canceled |
Agenda Notice |
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| May 23, 2018 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| May 22, 2018 (special meeting executive session) | Agenda | |
| May 21, 2018 (special meeting) May 21, 2018 (reorganization meeting) |
Minutes Minutes |
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| May 21, 2018 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 16, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 19, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 19, 2018 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 12, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 12, 2018 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committees) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 8, 2018 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 18, 2017 (regular meeting) |
Agenda Notice |
Minutes |
| Dec. 7, 2017 (study session) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 20, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 20, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 17, 2017 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 16, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 16, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 18, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 31, 2017 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 21, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 21, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 4, 2017 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| July 17, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 17, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committees) | Agenda | Minutes |
2016-17 School Year
| June 26, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 19, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 19, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 19, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 19, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 23, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 15, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 15, 2017 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 28, 2017 (special meeting+ reorganization) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 17, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 13, 2017 (Technology Committee) | Agenda | |
| March 20, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 20, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 15, 2017 (Site and Facilities + Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 21, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 13, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 13, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 2, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 23, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 19, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 9, 2017 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 9, 2017 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 12, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 21, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 18, 2016 (IASB/IASA/IASBO conference) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 11, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 10, 2016 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 17, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 17, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 23, 2016 (Technology Committee) | Agenda | |
| Sept. 19, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 9, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 15, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 15, 2016 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 5, 2016 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| July 18, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2015-16 School Year
| June 20, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 20, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| June 16, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| May 31, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16, 2016 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| April 18, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 21, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 8, 2016 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 8, 2016 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 11, 2016 (regular meeting) Jan. 11, 2016 (study session) |
Minutes |
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| Dec. 14, 2015 (regular meeting) Dec. 14, 2015 (study session) |
Agenda Agenda |
Minutes |
| Nov. 21, 2015 (IASB/IASA/IASBO conference) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 16, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 19, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 19, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Sept. 21, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 17, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 7, 2015 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| Aug. 6, 2015 Exceptional Learners Collaborative | Agenda | |
| July 20, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 20, 2015 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| July 13, 2015 Exceptional Learners Collaborative | Agenda | Minutes |
2014-15 School Year
| June 18, 2015 (Exceptional Learners Collaborative) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 15, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 15, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| June 2, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 18, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 14, 2015 (Exceptional Learners Collaborative) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 8, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| May 1, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 20, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 17, 2015 (Exceptional Learners Collaborative) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 9, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| March 16, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 16, 2015 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| March 13, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Feb. 9, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 9, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 23, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 16, 2015 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 12, 2015 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 15, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 22, 2014 (board retreat) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 17, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 20, 2014 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Oct. 20, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 15, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 18, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 21, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 21, 2014 (Finance Committee) | Agenda |
2013-14 School Year
| June 16, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | |
| June 16, 2014 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| June 3, 2014 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 19, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 21, 2014 (reorg. and regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 17, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 17, 2014 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Feb. 10, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 10, 2014 (public hearing) | Agenda | |
| Feb. 9, 2014 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 27, 2014 (special meeting) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 13, 2014 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 16, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 23, 2013 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 18, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 18, 2013 (public hearing) | Agenda | |
| Oct. 21, 2013 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Oct. 21, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 24, 2013 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Sept. 16, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 19, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 22, 2013 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| July 22, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2012-13 School Year
| June 17, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 4, 2013 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 29, 2013 (joint meeting - Finance/Site and Facilities) | ||
| May 20, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 3, 2013 (special meeting) May 3, 2013 (reorganization meeting) |
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| April 22, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 22, 2013 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| April 4, 2013 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| March 18, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 11, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 11, 2013 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 14, 2013 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 14, 2013 (joint meeting - Finance/Site and Facilities) | Agenda | |
| Dec. 17, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 19, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 15, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 10, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 10, 2012 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Aug. 20, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 31, 2012 (executive session) | Agenda | |
| July 16, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 16, 2012 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda |
2011-12 School Year
| June 18, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 18, 2012 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| June 5, 2012 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 21, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 11, 2012 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 19, 2012 (regular meeting) | Minutes | |
| March 19, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 13, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 13, 2012 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Jan. 9, 2012 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 9, 2012 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| Dec. 15, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 21, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 21, 2011 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Oct. 17, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 19, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Sept. 19, 2011 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Aug. 15, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 15, 2011 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| Aug. 5, 2011 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| July 18, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
2010-11 School Year
| June 20, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 20, 2011 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| May 31, 2011 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
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April 25, 2011 (regular meeting) |
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| March 21, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Feb. 14, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 10, 2011 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 10, 2011 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| Dec. 16, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 13, 2010 (Finance Committee) | Agenda | |
| Nov. 15, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 18, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 18, 2010 (Site and Facilities Committee) | Agenda | |
| Sept. 13, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 16, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 16, 2010 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| Aug. 6, 2010 (annual board retreat) | Agenda | |
| July 19, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 19, 2010 (Site and Facilities Committee) |
2009-10 School Year
| June 21, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 21, 2010 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| June 1, 2010 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 17, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 19, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 15, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 15, 2010 (Site and Facilities Committee) | ||
| Feb. 8, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Jan. 11, 2010 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Dec. 17, 2009 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Nov. 16, 2009 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Oct. 19, 2009 (regular meeting) | Minutes | |
| Sept. 21, 2009 (regular meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| Aug. 17, 2009 (regular meeting) | Minutes | |
| July 20, 2009 (regular meeting) | Minutes | |
| June 15, 2009 (regular meeting) | Minutes |
District Finance 101
District Finance 101
The Illinois State Board of Education has recognized Stevenson with top tier “Recognition” status for financial excellence for 15 consecutive years. We are firmly committed to continuing that tradition of strong financial stewardship and full transparency to our use of taxpayer dollars.
Below is a high-level snapshot of three key district financials: your tax dollars at work, our district budget and our per pupil expenditures for the most current year. For more detailed information and updates about district finances, we invite you to subscribe to our monthly Minuteman newsletter.
Your Tax Dollars At Work
Your Tax Dollars At Work
Over the years, our neighbors have rightfully asked how their taxpayer dollars support our school district. Below is a breakdown if your tax dollars at work, if your property tax bill was scaled down to a dollar. These figures are an average of the tax rates from each of our three largest feeder districts (District 96, District 102 and District 103):
With nearly a third of taxpayer dollars allocated to Stevenson High School, where do those funds go? And why is funding for Stevenson — the only high school in the district — nearly comparable to all of our feeder districts combined? The answer simply put: the size and scope of our school. A few key factors that distinguish Stevenson from its feeder schools:
- On average, student enrollment at one of our feeder districts is 2,560 students. At Stevenson alone, we have more than 4,400 students. Demographic data show that this number is projected to increase to 4,900 by 2030. Additionally, by virtue of each student taking at least six classes per semester, Stevenson employs more faculty and staff.
- Stevenson’s robust course offerings set our school apart from other elementary and high schools in Illinois. As an example:
- The depth and scope of our science and technology curriculum requires funding of state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, such as 3-D printers and other lab equipment, to support our STEM learning experience.
- Our fine arts division, recognized by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, offers students a world-class education that also requires funding for materials and supplies year to year. We have 430 students in our marching band alone, which makes our marching band larger than most marching bands in the Big 10 Collegiate conference.
- Our special education division provides crucial support for many students until they are 22 years old. This division helps students prepare for life after high school through job training and placement, as well as residential learning.
- Our co-curricular experience at Stevenson is another reason why students and families are attracted to our school. Stevenson’s athletics division, which requires equipment, staffing and resources for our more than 2,000 athletes, is comparable to many collegiate athletic departments. Also, our Student Activities division is home to more than 150 clubs that round out the academic experience of our students.
- Stevenson also offers robust student supports, including full-time counselors, deans, psychologists, social workers and tutors to support students throughout their high school journey.
Bang For Your Buck (Per Pupil Expenditure)
Per Pupil Expenditure
As the nation’s top school district, we are proud to see our students achieve excellent educational outcomes while keeping our annual operating expense per-pupil (OEPP) low, compared to comparable districts. The OEPP calculates average spending per student, providing a true apples-to-apples comparison between schools and is the Illinois School Board of Education’s gold standard for measuring school financial performance.
The OEPP excludes certain expenses, like purchased services and capital expenditures, that vary and do not allow for a truly accurate comparison between schools. Even including these excluded expenses, Stevenson still ranks comparably for FY20.
Our District Budget
Our District Budget
Our commitment to thoughtful use of our community’s taxpayer dollars cannot be overstated. Our budget is funded primarily through local property tax dollars, every cent of which goes toward advancing the educational experience here at Stevenson High School. In an effort to maintain full transparency on district finances, below is a breakdown of our school district’s current budget, including total operating revenue and total operating expenses.
You Asked, We Answered
You Asked, We Answered
Getting to and parking on campus is challenging. What is being done to alleviate this issue for our students, families and staff?
Currently, there simply is not enough surface space on campus to expand our parking capacity. School leadership understands that parking can be challenging and is exploring options to expand parking capacity.
What is a PLC and why is this important to Stevenson?
In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will sustain a culture focused on learning, collaboration, and results. Our culture of continuous improvement will be driven by collective inquiry, innovative instructional practices, and learning-centered assessment and grading practices. We will implement impactful intervention strategies that provide students with more time and support when needed in order to ensure learning and achievement. As a model Professional Learning Community, we will participate in state, national, and global initiatives focused on improving educational outcomes.
Can you explain the role of school budgets on property tax rates and how they are calculated?
In answering this question, it’s important to first understand how property tax rates are calculated. Below is a simplified overview of that process:
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Every year, local assessors determine each property’s taxable value, also known as the equalized assessed value (EAV). At the same time, taxing bodies — such as public libraries, public schools, park districts, etc. — hold public meetings and post their proposed budget, including funds needed from property taxes, also known as a levy.
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Once the assessments are completed and budgets are approved, the county clerk’s office determines the property tax rate by dividing the equalized assessed value by the tax levy, limiting increases in the tax levy to the inflation rate.
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Finally, the local treasurer’s office collects tax payments and distributes funds to the taxing bodies.
This context is important to understand when comparing the tax rates of different districts: The tax rate depends on property values. Two districts may have the same tax levy (and collect the same amount of taxes), but the district with higher property values will have a lower tax rate and the district with lower property values will have a higher tax rate. Thus, a district may spend more (and collect more in taxes) per student than Stevenson but still have a lower tax rate if the other district has higher property values. Also, Cook County puts more of the property tax burden on commercial properties and less on residential properties, which skews comparisons with Cook County school districts.
How do you plan for the future and make construction decisions?
Each year, Stevenson High School, along with Districts 102, 103 and 96, receives and shares enrollment projections from DecisionInsite, an industry leader in enrollment data and analytics. Enrollment data is critically important, as this data guides our long-term planning and decision making for future generations of students.
As construction projects are approved, school leadership remains committed to transparency by holding public meetings, sending certified letters to nearby residents and posting all construction updates discussed at board meetings to our website, per the Open Meetings Act.