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At the reorganization portion of the meeting, board members recited the oath of office in unison and the chair called roll. The board then nominated and, by acclamation, elected Mara Silver Schack as board president for a two-year term and Adam Weinstock as vice president for a two-year term. Beth Bazer was elected board secretary by acclamation.

The board approved the proposed meeting calendar for the 2025–26 school year by voice vote. Members were reminded that committee assignments are typically reconsidered every two years and that board members will be asked shortly to indicate committee preferences by email.

Outgoing members were thanked during the meeting; the board moved to adjourn at the close of the reorganization business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Northbrook School District 28 Board Meeting - 04/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Two newly elected board members were introduced and sworn in; the board elected Mara Silver Schack as president and Adam Weinstock as vice president by acclamation, and approved the 2025–26 meeting dates.","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},6263636,"District leaders flag possible withdrawals from True North cooperative; superintendents to meet with True North leadership",351,4495000,4846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3&start=4495&end=4846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3/thumbnail_4495000.jpg","/articles/6263636/Illinois/District-leaders-flag-possible-withdrawals-from-True-North-cooperative-superintendents-to-meet-with-True-North-leadership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263636-0529b01b87e8f25a4880d3654d1a555e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775135185&Signature=jfdBVAsZtEnMQLGdGWXhUlIs~T8FnjglVfUHSTN8fnIBsuaf4h1dCxw0bnYPL~~gceX1JX~qSA3CjknSy4BkSyD~4PfnZUk6CzW-cfrXIvSZy16UUkxFO6pRtlRSzH4genda8dAPmCz9lkWm~JiqXdBgYQ6-8AZK4dvux3ntk7BYa4HiwbNchCACkFa3pWW9WXiHN9sbL4USLFJZzErbpUDH9G-zjfWeOAEqCoB9O2wMW5yabw4dZesJF1nIclo3C6Un87JdLSej26iuvwQ65WKtY02nwcsHbUKPP~roz~dpX8PJPmEMnk-uazwCrngmjBv8Nxc6bf19HXHo0oIDyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials told the Northbrook School District 28 board that several member districts are signaling intent to withdraw from True North, a regional cooperative that provides special-education and other services.

At the True North update, a board speaker reported that District 134 and District 225 (Glenbrook) had moved toward withdrawal and that “11 of 18 member districts are considering withdrawal from True North’s cooperative,” a development officials said could materially affect the cooperative’s fiscal stability and service model.

Dr. Pearson told the board the superintendents will meet with Kurt Snyder, superintendent at True North, and noted the cooperative’s bylaws date to 1959 and include a two-year runway for a district to withdraw after declaring intent. She said some districts seeking withdrawal have very few students served by True North—Glenbrook, for example, reported no students in the cooperative program—and that concerns include cost-sharing formulas and perceived disproportionate cost relative to service use.

No formal board action was taken; staff said they will continue superintendent-level conversations and return updates to the board as the cooperative’s membership and structure evolve.","District 28 officials reported that multiple member districts are considering withdrawal from True North, the special-education cooperative, which could affect shared service delivery and finances; superintendents plan meetings to discuss bylaws and a possible redesign.",{"_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},6263641,"District 28 approves consent agenda, facilities repairs and equipment purchases; tentative budget amendments discussed",675,3885000,4560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3&start=3885&end=4560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3/thumbnail_3885000.jpg","/articles/6263641/Illinois/District-28-approves-consent-agenda-facilities-repairs-and-equipment-purchases-tentative-budget-amendments-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263641-4dd87612a50a857177633cca1ad29dd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775135184&Signature=LemaV3moIi2XOmmG~nqcBKLP~ENsRRq7DKpdwv8MIQXfa6K2r51TQk-bzlOA93zQDh5dCO8-poQ3Uf8zcGcb~l7pZAKtV1xDRoWY5UtRrf9pZgaGhtyZJ~PNIMwbV6cStKS7~EuYMPptgt0rwwSob84qwOhznqFNiACo7h0NCmJRxHl792mBA6kQ7hu~Bppxg4JO5AcclAxRia3vm5xANlrYTF5bl6qiBXHVecZj0rpABdCdHkX0qpIiKQsLbX~9yHtv0lFfttVVdTcrWAQeZ3iFtQy8NQ66B3I~piEtv08xrxelES4viJ7srKy6yy-Iv6pbu~EOYrmSsm-jFZk34Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northbrook School District 28 Board of Education approved routine minutes and its consent agenda, accepted the finance report through February and voted to proceed on four buildings-and-grounds purchases and repairs during the meeting.

Jessica, the district finance officer, told the board the finance packet shows about 60% of the budget expended and 62% of revenues received through February, and that the cafeteria had a modest surplus. She also noted the district will amend its tentative budget to align grant budgets and project costs; in discussion, she confirmed the referendum included a district commitment of $20,000,000 and that bond proceeds will not be available until after July 1.

Under buildings and grounds, the board approved work to repair sinking permeable pavers at Greenbrier, addition of reduced-pressure-zone (RPZ) backflow devices at district schools, purchase of two pickup trucks via state contract, and a roof replacement at MBJH. Each project vote passed by recorded voice vote of board members in attendance.

Votes at a glance

- Approve regular and closed meeting minutes (March 11) and a policy meeting record: approved (voice vote; ayes recorded).

- Approve consent agenda (includes administrator contract renewals and other consent items): approved (voice vote; ayes recorded).

- Accept finance report (through February): approved (voice vote; ayes recorded). Jessica said the district is at roughly 60% of budget expenditures and 62% of revenue through February.

- Greenbrier permeable paver repairs: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).

- Addition of RPZ backflow devices districtwide: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).

- Purchase of two pickup trucks via state contract (to replace aging fleet): approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).

- MBJH roof replacement: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).

Board members asked routine procurement and timing questions; one member clarified why the district was paying architect fees now rather than waiting for bond proceeds. Jessica said architect and some preconstruction costs have been covered from operating funds while the district waits for bond closing.","Board approved minutes, consent agenda, finance report and four buildings-and-grounds projects (Greenbrier pavers, district backflow devices, two pickup trucks, MBJH roof replacement); staff noted tentative amended budget updates and a $20 million district commitment tied to the referendum.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263646,"Northbrook District 28 referendum passes with 63.14%; district readies design and bond steps",766,2777000,3543000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3&start=2777&end=3543","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103367-96a9ec3d9219275580c3ff39df3ab8a3/thumbnail_2777000.jpg","/articles/6263646/Illinois/Northbrook-District-28-referendum-passes-with-6314-district-readies-design-and-bond-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263646-fdda08b3f874d5b36eac39bf8b9b6a28/orig.mp4?Expires=1775135184&Signature=HnBEuHZS-fIdjlljb-GF9OwMf15uXUD1onxG0e2XGt9gyaukTbYqO-KquDuMsHpiGAHVuM9vBl~LPKjLs6yuxnvgEoitotitXVcAjBhrBq9ZjBVVyMRm4Rw1ReORnu2VX2OExkUlPIz5gc9lYi85AhnQBXm-JslCUk5rE7dcoS2lPjh8lA9KSh2E7hCFOL6gX99ozD-UCSSXYZpahSUJJXKUOZUL2AoN7ldDBDoK8juk~rJlfksdTzkPorH9EAP-FwX~9JPgMHj7fBSQXhRKuM4FoZjZbBsY~I-T8BChQyMjZrxHz5YbrLr7k1qWYdK-j~nLFjcx0eDHYPmDMFwCMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Pearson, superintendent of Northbrook School District 28, announced that district voters approved the April referendum by 63.14%, drawing 4,152 votes and about a 29% turnout, well above the suburban Cook County average of 17.61%.

The vote, Dr. Pearson said, was “transformative” for students and families and the district is moving from planning to the design-and-build phase. District communications staff member Terry summarized the outreach campaign that preceded the vote and credited a combination of targeted digital content, direct mail and an active community organizing effort with boosting turnout.

Terry said, “not only did the referendum get approved by voters by 63.14, but the referendum was approved in every precinct,” and detailed campaign outreach: a referendum webpage that drew 4,872 views in February–March, a podcast episode series (90 downloads for the first referendum episode), paid social advertising of about $400, and 6,900 direct-mail pieces distributed to district households. The district also held roughly 31 in-person meetings, set up displays at school events and ran a Vote Yes grassroots effort that used door-to-door canvassing, neighborhood coffees and yard signs.

Terry told the board the district provided a transparent tax calculator on its referendum website and emphasized that many of the outreach tactics were intended to reach nonparent taxpayers as well as families. She described social reach gains during the campaign: Facebook reach up 394% and Instagram reach up about 310% from early February to April.

On next steps, Dr. Pearson said the district is entering the design phase. She noted Meadowbrook’s gym project will hold a pre-bid meeting the following day for interested contractors to meet architects and tour the site, and that sealed bids will be opened in May and brought back to the board for approval. She added that bond proceeds will not arrive until after July 1 and that certain architect and preconstruction costs have been paid from operating funds while the district awaits bond closing.

The district also plans site-specific web pages and construction time-lapse video once work begins, and has scheduled a Meadowbrook neighbors meeting at 5 p.m. on May 20 for architects to present plans and receive community questions.

District staff and board members repeatedly credited the Community Advocacy Committee and the Vote Yes team for organizing local support; Dr. Pearson and Terry said strong community momentum and an emphasis on transparency were decisive. No new district policy or expenditure beyond the referendum scope was approved at the meeting.

The board did not take additional votes related to bond issuance at the meeting; staff said formal bond documents and any contract awards will return to the board for approval in May.","Voters in Northbrook School District 28 approved the district referendum by 63.14% with about 4,152 ballots cast; district staff outlined communication tactics used, digital metrics, and next administrative steps including design work, a pre-bid meeting for Meadowbrook gym and a May 20 neighbors meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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