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The cooperative's bylaws allow either consensual withdrawal, which requires approval of all member districts, or nonconsensual withdrawal. The presenter asked member districts to consider a consensual withdrawal to avoid a time-consuming nonconsensual process. Board members discussed potential impacts, including how District 34’s fees would be reallocated among remaining members and the possibility of recruiting new member districts to offset any revenue loss.

After discussion, the Northbrook SD 28 board unanimously approved a resolution consenting to the proposed withdrawal. The board record shows unanimous ayes from voting members.

Board members said they expect the cooperative to explore options such as adjusting fee structures or recruiting new members to reduce financial impact on remaining districts. The vote was recorded as a board resolution and will be sent to the cooperative as Northbrook SD 28’s formal response.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northbrook School District 28 Board Meeting - 01/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to approve a resolution allowing District 34 to pursue consensual withdrawal from the True North cooperative; discussion noted financial and operational implications for member districts.","taxTitle","Northbrook SD 28, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",60308,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364027,"District outlines $110 million facilities plan; board approves architect agreement",2204,759000,2963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2165438-a2ed7a2af6e42f92a73f12ac829e752a&start=759&end=2963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2165438-a2ed7a2af6e42f92a73f12ac829e752a/thumbnail_759000.jpg","/articles/6364027/Illinois/District-outlines-110-million-facilities-plan-board-approves-architect-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364027-9dd9b518de315ecbf92f512795350a0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775225474&Signature=O9TUno38EXPkfVr0kwpYjMwiFBLSlA6UGzswp0W8UG~VAJXoEKvHhMs~4sS3wIzrpVvwN6uPCzOH0RFAzWChWhlPymMWPQkYoeRblrIpgadMndm6k2QXdJy3xbDIMiz4J7AQ~UDidAC4lzQJIeuIMVaVWGXDgs9Y91O193Yx26p-UKFKorjCpa0-Cfho0qoUAdJh8q0L8foqvBFVVoAnWXppC6SQpGLQGpiebaCl1PWMq6NykRfg85WbZVWJgAna93JaCFlIduCtum92GchQvFUqWWqFwc09WvvlUzUiNyk-31CFRSGkyDWIsgLJSwrgCCpo2VH2F~n8YBVmTmxHZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northbrook SD 28 superintendent told the board on Jan. 28 that the district has placed a question on the ballot tied to a facilities master plan that, together with a district contribution, totals about $110,000,000. \"This gets us to that $110,000,000 which is the 95,000,000 in the referendum plus the district contribution,\" the superintendent said.

Presentations from district staff and the architects showed conceptual designs aimed at addressing multiple facility needs. At Meadowbrook the plan includes a new gymnasium sited adjacent to the existing building so it could be connected to a replacement building if the board proceeds; the superintendent said the gym will be designed to serve as a storm shelter and \"will withstand an f 5 tornado,\" consistent with current code requirements for school storm shelters. Greenbrier's plan would move former basement programs to the first floor, add a cafetorium/performance space, expand restrooms and add an 11-classroom addition behind the gym; the proposal calls for flipping a playground to add roughly 20 parking spaces. Northbrook Junior High's proposal includes a larger kitchen and loading-dock access, which the superintendent said could enable the district to prepare hot meals at the junior high and ship them to elementary schools if the board chose to do so in the future.

Terry, district communications staff, described a referendum outreach plan that includes direct-mail brochures and postcards, a referendum webpage with a tax calculator, email updates to subscribers, short social media messages, two community meetings at the Methodist Church (one afternoon, one evening), a short 2-to-3-minute explainer video with 30-second social clips, displays at the public library and building-specific podcast episodes.

The board later considered and unanimously approved an agreement with DLA Architects to provide architectural services for the projects. Board members asked about the architect’s compensation model; staff said the architect will bill based on a percentage of each project. The transcript does not specify the percentage used in the contract.

Board members said they would return to buildings-and-grounds discussion and to detailed design choices with building staff and administration if the referendum is approved. Westmore remains under design and the superintendent asked architects to consider a cafetorium option there as well.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to approve architect agreement with DLA Architects: approved unanimously.
- Communication plan: informational item; no vote recorded.

The board will bring more detailed designs to future meetings and will use the approved communications plan to inform the community about the referendum question that has been placed on the ballot by the county.","Superintendent presented conceptual designs for Meadowbrook, Greenbrier, Northbrook Junior High and Westmore as part of a $110 million plan tied to a $95 million referendum; board approved an architect agreement with DLA Architects and staff outlined a communications plan for the referendum.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364032,"Northbrook SD 28 receives clean audit; board approves financial reports and budget calendar",2009,522000,2531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2165438-a2ed7a2af6e42f92a73f12ac829e752a&start=522&end=2531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2165438-a2ed7a2af6e42f92a73f12ac829e752a/thumbnail_522000.jpg","/articles/6364032/Illinois/Northbrook-SD-28-receives-clean-audit-board-approves-financial-reports-and-budget-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364032-12839c51886f0f947655c1fe3be8998b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775225474&Signature=UrG-CI-XzCwsgQms09DOcCk-yQvO-BTCpugmctAuMZpoADfaQmQi4AbCVOQeddpA8WeRjlLl8g7p3ngM4-pyXpNrvlrAVnj6vT0EkUMzOMmQWcOum9XzaoK1IqaGEhX6NFHk9qwFTEDGSTvPpqV32FBIK4AWWbJhS-PIMqIUyRy4Z1ivN8~nzmzC9o6cnuYOEJv4s~TjebK4Svx5pTG9wrqLGKJwK1WY6DAg557oBdEB8V-F1pwyoNQUCE~6WisstTHqzh7kdIUV70VTObLuvGxbY3EwbLpxezZh5LgxP-odwmydWLeHx6OG3Xij~HWxwy-DDQdnMha-d1c5wDKFOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Avin, the district’s independent auditor, told the Northbrook SD 28 Board of Education on Jan. 28 that the auditors issued a \"clean, unmodified opinion,\" and found no reportable issues with the district's internal controls or the way the finances are presented.

The auditor said the district's general fund — the main operating fund — had a net increase of $1,800,000 in the year under audit, leaving an ending general fund balance of $22,500,000 and a total districtwide ending fund balance of $25,100,000. \"If you turn to page 1 ... you'll find our ... independent audit report in which we provide a clean, unmodified opinion,\" Avin said during the meeting.

The clean audit framed several routine approvals by the board. Trustees voted unanimously to approve minutes from prior meetings, adopt the consent agenda, accept the monthly financial report, approve the annual finance report presented by the independent auditor, and adopt a tentative budget calendar for fiscal year 2026. The board also passed a resolution authorizing district finance staff to prepare the FY26 tentative budget.

Board members asked no follow-up questions after the auditor's presentation. Board discussion focused on the mechanics of budget preparation and next steps; President Gallinson led votes on the motions. During the meeting, board members recorded aye votes for the approvals without any recorded no votes or abstentions.

The auditor pointed meeting participants to the financial statement notes and supporting schedules for more detail, including long-term debt and capital asset schedules, and noted that the notes begin on page 28 of the audit packet. Avin also highlighted the district's budget-to-actual comparisons, pointing trustees to the budgetary information beginning on page 80.

With the formal motions passed, the district will proceed with the tentative budget timeline and follow the school-code requirement to prepare a tentative FY26 budget for subsequent review and public hearings.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes (Nov. 19 open/closed, Dec. 18 special/closed): unanimous — ayes recorded from Member Cassidy, Member Beef Tank, Member Arms, Member Silver Schack, Member Weinstock, President Gallinson.
- Consent agenda: unanimous approval.
- Monthly financial report (staff): unanimous approval.
- Annual finance report (independent auditor): unanimous approval.
- Tentative budget calendar for FY26: unanimous approval.
- Resolution authorizing preparation of FY26 tentative budget: unanimous approval.

Next steps: Staff will follow the adopted tentative calendar and prepare the tentative FY26 budget for board review and public notice in accordance with applicable law.","Independent auditor gave the district a \"clean, unmodified opinion.\" Board approved the annual finance report, financial statements, tentative FY26 budget calendar and authorized staff to prepare the tentative budget.","actionData","errors"]

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