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Key approvals included a WestEd learning partner agreement for continuous school improvement planning and implementation for 2025 in the amount of $386,500, which the meeting record shows will be funded by Title I Part A Section 1003 funds. The board also approved summer school 2025 curriculum, instructional support, student supplies and professional development vendors not to exceed $130,300.

In facilities business, the board authorized two portable soccer field agreements with the City of Aurora for Rollins School (May 16–June 2, 2025) and Dietrich School (Sept. 1–15, 2025); the transcript notes the city will fund those dates at no cost to the district. The board also approved a resolution to dispose of outdated elementary literacy materials and later approved a separate resolution to dispose and recycle personal property including old equipment and portable bleachers after staff noted the bleachers were \"beyond repair\" and a potential hazard.

Construction and maintenance contracts passed by the board included a door replacement award to Light Construction Inc. for $297,000 (base bids 1–3) and a 2025 floor replacement award to Douglas Flooring covering base bid 1 and alternative 1 for $228,311.

Personnel and instructional staffing approvals on the consent agenda included 4.16 overloads at Cowherd Middle School and multiple FTE requests for the 2025–26 school year: three special education teachers, two bilingual teachers, NJROTC, art, driver's education, world language and other positions at East High; two teachers at the Newcomers Center at Bardwell School; and additional social workers serving multiple middle and elementary sites.

Board motions were passed by roll call throughout the meeting. Where the minutes supplied roll calls the clerk recorded affirmative votes for the motions presented; the transcript shows each action was approved and followed by a roll-call confirmation of \"Yes\" votes. The board also moved into executive session to discuss student discipline, workers' compensation, employee performance and pending litigation; no action was taken following executive session.

Votes at a glance (motions approved as recorded in meeting minutes):
- IHSA membership renewal for 2025–26 school year: approved by roll call.
- Consent agenda (staffing listings, enrollment/memo items): approved by roll call.
- Overloads at Cowherd Middle School (4.16 overloads): approved by roll call.
- Staff requests for 2025–26 (multiple FTE positions at East High, Newcomers Center, social workers): approved by roll call.
- WestEd learning partner proposal, $386,500 (Title I Part A Section 1003 funded): approved by roll call.
- Summer school 2025 curriculum and support, not to exceed $130,300: approved by roll call.
- Portable soccer field agreements with City of Aurora (Rollins, Dietrich): approved by roll call.
- Resolution for disposal of outdated elementary literacy materials: approved by roll call.
- Resolution to dispose/recycle old equipment and portable bleachers: approved by roll call.
- Door replacement award to Light Construction Inc., $297,000: approved by roll call.
- 2025 floor replacement award to Douglas Flooring, $228,311: approved by roll call.
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss student discipline, compensation and pending litigation: approved by roll call.

The meeting record shows the board completed the agenda and adjourned after returning from executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting 4 7 25","oneSentenceSummary","Aurora East USD 131 Board of Education approved a series of consent items, staffing requests and contracts, including a WestEd agreement funded by Title I, summer school support and multiple construction contracts; portable field dates were approved with City of Aurora funding at no cost to the district.","taxTitle","Aurora East USD 131, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74116,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":44,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6592293,"Aurora East USD 131 superintendent highlights student media, meet-and-greets and upcoming Fine Arts Festival",0,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2897499-faef34760e428c868ea50e7cd839b42c&start=1001&end=1001","/articles/6592293/Illinois/Aurora-East-USD-131-superintendent-highlights-student-media-meet-and-greets-and-upcoming-Fine-Arts-Festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592293-21716a4803c55ac476f186f79d1d57c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147455&Signature=Tfta73NYuevZv1KdVr-5Az6imT4Scf3cJbRoQjZa1KZc~-0yhgqSauzRFA~qb9XQfkA2nvZmDfgxmWEHleQVnQrFKADTqd-8dOps8owwnqp-pJfRzTLYfn97nTdwkx6XA0wWrO0EO0tjp8vF3lqpRxonHN6iFQ2d7zV-XnoTX1LtjJQIU2g5MW9cahEYKCYYirgHeQszbKYnD0IXsTg5sJxJle-DVGwxDbbyycBoqBzwMy6KIBp5~KZvzcpEIaVNSJNOpp-~jyEHPdLcAGPyLHBa~DSRCCTFnB328MR-R33g1bde2oWzIMpfE2SfYoXGKH5bLyX5HGk5nb~FaMFlvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board President Johnson and members of the Aurora East USD 131 Board of Education heard district updates at the regular meeting, including a student-led media initiative, a calendar of upcoming events and the superintendent's community listening tour.

Superintendent Dr. Halverson opened the communications portion by thanking the board and the East Aurora community and by presenting the student board member report. He said March featured \"student innovation, community feedback, and continued growth,\" and highlighted the launch of Town Cat News, a student-led broadcast produced largely at the Resilience Education Center.

\"From filming to editing, students led every step of the process,\" Dr. Halverson said. Clips played for the board included student segments on arts projects and campus life; one student in the broadcast closed with, \"Remember, once a Tomcat, always a Tomcat.\"

In other student news presented to the board, the superintendent noted strong participation in the district's 5Essentials survey: responses came from 91% of teachers, 88% of students and more than 20% of parents. Because parent participation met the threshold, Dr. Halverson said the district will post and review parent feedback on the district website.

Dr. Halverson also described a pilot plan to create a \"safe space\" during lunch for students, particularly newcomers, intended to help them build connections and feel supported. He said the district hopes to launch the initiative by the end of the school year.

The superintendent announced the Fine Arts Festival will be held April 26 at East Aurora High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Art displays from elementary through high school students will be showcased; the band is scheduled to perform at 9 a.m. and the choir at 10:30 a.m., with a possible theater performance at noon. The event will include family-friendly activities such as face painting and make-and-take projects.

In a separate community relations report, the board recognized student board member Kevin Martinez, who was awarded a Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship. The district noted Martinez is a senior at East Aurora High School, serves as a student leader and recently returned from the Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Development Institute. \"Kevin was recently awarded the Coca Cola scholarship,\" the presenter said, noting the national competition selects roughly 150 scholars from thousands of applicants.

Dr. Halverson closed by thanking teachers, support staff and administrators for their work supporting students.

The superintendent also briefed the board on ongoing meet-and-greets with parents, staff and principals, describing conversations with the Bilingual Parent Association and other parent groups. He said he has held a majority of planned cabinet meetings and will produce an executive summary of the listening tour for the board and community.

No formal action was taken during these reports beyond recognition and announcements.","Superintendent Dr. Halverson summarized student achievements, a new student-led broadcast, ongoing community meet-and-greets and April 26 Fine Arts Festival; student board member Kevin Martinez and district staff were recognized.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves staffing, vendor contracts and program funding in routine votes

Aurora East USD 131 superintendent highlights student media, meet-and-greets and upcoming Fine Arts Festival