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Construction and installation: Facilities staff said mobile classroom units for Country Trails are expected for delivery the week of July 4, with roughly four weeks needed for placement and connections; these mobiles plus additional roof work at HBT would add classrooms, bringing the total mobile increase discussed to eight. The district reported the HBT roof project and the mobile placements are on schedule for the upcoming school year.

Scoreboard and video-board proposal: Staff described a proposal to replace the high-school video scoreboard and reuse the old high-school boards at Central Middle School. The administration said a vendor (identified in the meeting as a signage/video provider) could sell advertising and sponsorship packages to offset costs. The board noted an existing policy requires the board to approve advertising content and sponsorships before vendors place advertisements on school-owned scoreboards.

Athletics and capacity: Athletic staff (Ted) said fall sports dates are set by IHSA and noted next year high-school fall sports may start Aug. 12. He reported strong spring participation and growing interest in programs such as girls flag football, tennis and swimming. Ted cautioned that adding new sports or extracurriculars requires careful planning for available facility space, coaching staff and transportation; he said the district is \"kind of at capacity\" for usable space and that staffing — including coaches and bus drivers — is a limiting factor.

Funding and partnerships: Staff suggested booster clubs and community partners could sponsor advertisements to minimize district costs for a video board. The board will review any proposed advertising or sponsorship agreements in compliance with policy.

Ending: Work on mobiles and roofing will continue through the summer; staff will return with specific sponsorship agreements for any scoreboard advertising and will consider athletic program expansion only after addressing space and staffing needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-21 301 BOE Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","District staff updated the board on summer construction (mobiles and roof work), proposed video-board sponsorships and athletic participation; the athletic director warned that adding programs requires space and staffing planning.","taxTitle","Central CUSD 301, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",55347,"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},6264885,"Parents urge Central CUSD 301 board to act after state finds IEP violations; callers seek policy changes",156,1185000,1341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454&start=1185&end=1341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454/thumbnail_1185000.jpg","/articles/6264885/Illinois/Parents-urge-Central-CUSD-301-board-to-act-after-state-finds-IEP-violations-callers-seek-policy-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264885-b1083cb229d298875412fdc47a0ddd00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202312&Signature=U36ZbRYasEI9gJwoUPJI5uAKoC7uedSnQLnF7PUHq-rMAxdubQbievW8JS~m8GktTLwzOYzfslIJcpKNaJg-4~pW-RCQUet5LzfEvWBUolH6XvPJOTCPumUjrqIco6aV8sNRzZDCamITOLbyy-GT6SMVQaPLxu6vLJuTsKIQUOtaFBFEneDkfYWC99vlhiyP47oj3za5gezSR4xWdfBcbi36QC5dltwnKxuBK-NFsQnicJDUek-Ox658l53Y5wjxZ-QrX4qeKFrfK2ukMr864T5JPpFUswM7sYmmb8mWxxieFZgvocRiJj0JMB5mrPf2TkXEBFxQNUSIC0Ram4xnsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents and advocates used the district’s public-comment period to press the Central CUSD 301 Board of Education to take specific actions after one family reported a state complaint found multiple violations of a student’s individualized education program (IEP).

What speakers said: Michelle Dubonoskin, who identified herself as a parent of two children who had IEPs in the district, described a case she said involved repeated failures to implement accommodations. \"The district failed to implement required accommodations. The family filed a state complaint and the state confirmed multiple violations of the student's IEP and their right to a free, appropriate public education,\" Dubonoskin said. She described canceled meetings, lack of staff responses and alleged that staff were told to avoid the family.

Requests for board action: Dubonoskin urged the board to ban confidentiality clauses in cases with confirmed violations, reimburse families for legal fees incurred because of the district's noncompliance, and to investigate staff members who obstructed accountability. She said the state ordered corrective actions in that complaint and said public education funds were being used to pay lawyers defending the district.

Other public comments: Laurie McDevitt and other speakers urged the new board to prioritize inclusion and to choose a superintendent who supports services for students with disabilities and empowers staff and families. Speakers emphasized transparency, better communication with the public, and improved supports for special-education teams.

Why it matters: The speakers framed the issue as both legal and ethical: enforcement of IEPs is a statutory responsibility and state findings of violations trigger corrective actions. Callers asked the board to pursue policy changes and investigations beyond the individual complaint.

Board response: At the meeting the board took no immediate formal action in response to the comments. Several trustees thanked speakers for their remarks. The transcript does not show any direct commitments to the specific remedies requested during that session; staff or the board may follow up through administrative channels.

Ending: Public commenters requested prompt board attention to special-education compliance and public transparency. The board's next steps were not recorded in the public comment segment.","Multiple public commenters urged the board to address special-education failures after a state complaint confirmed violations, calling for policy changes including banning confidentiality clauses and reimbursing families’ legal fees.",{"_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},6264891,"Central CUSD 301 to award seals of biliteracy to graduating seniors; district lists student names and languages",293,279000,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454&start=279&end=572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6264891/Illinois/Central-CUSD-301-to-award-seals-of-biliteracy-to-graduating-seniors-district-lists-student-names-and-languages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264891-9a31205624d685ee4dcbd47f5584a126/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202312&Signature=kE0XMG7p-D~uihweF8NrSRqY7F-itw4jgJhZlaOE9-Sqq9g0rQ8KHzjOmbE-aEPVLf9QJdC2eZlvFsZo8K9wTHuwcqbCROp00f~rgcwmeaDCOxuqJGTk8kWS6qj3sOjmmlADT3GCFnRb7LdW1wIjc5pi1yyxqQjgiQfnoiogfW5RiUS04D26fUV7gB-WT8WKdLibPAsWuZw7luCIrY5Q03TT4~WqSDllG6d22Ddvw9cX78~WPeyvMqRwWID-0O9~eGx7mX8FSNXJpVZI~-0i8lzlqszvudmnLCk5gvASfbJaJFC68MC-ZaViZtZd39CO7LgQO-Rg-YT2h17WI1aYUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Central Community Unit School District 301 announced that seniors will receive the Seal of Biliteracy and state commendations at senior awards nights and graduation.

The district presentation said students qualify based on demonstrated language proficiency, including AP results, dual-credit courses or standardized testing in English and the target language. Patrick Borkerski from the high school read the names and languages of students receiving recognitions.

The transcript and reading of names contain an inconsistency in totals. At the start of the announcement the presenter said \"we do have 20 students this year who are receiving the Seal of Biliteracy.\" He then read 10 names identified as receiving the state \"seal\" (German, Polish, Spanish, Chinese) and later read 11 additional names listed as receiving the \"state commendation.\" That produces 21 names read aloud, while the presenter initially said 20 students. The list of named students (as read) included:

State seal recipients named: Shub Shah (German); Matus Plazek (German and Polish); Jackson Whipperford (German); Tegan Cathcart (German); Purina Sony (German); Damien Sternak (Polish); Mia Estrada (Spanish); Andres Quesada (Spanish); Mikaela Aguirre (Spanish); Rafael Rojas (Spanish).

State commendation recipients named: Ethan Rigna (German); Luke Vaness (German); Parv Mehta (German); Andres Quesada (German) [also listed earlier for Spanish]; Jacob Beecroft (Spanish); Bella Brash (Spanish); Leila Carley (Spanish); Kasim Masoki (Spanish); Daniel Rodriguez (Spanish); Sydney Tarasinski (Spanish); Veil Wang (Chinese).

Why it matters: The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high language proficiency and can earn students college credit. The district said the awards reward achievement across German, Spanish and other languages students use at home.

Next steps: Students will receive awards at senior events and graduation; staff confirmed students also earn college credit where applicable.

Ending: District staff encouraged the community to celebrate the students’ achievement; the district will apply college-credit articulation where eligible.","District staff announced students who will receive the state Seal of Biliteracy and state commendations; transcript lists names and languages but contains an inconsistent total count.",{"_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},6264896,"Central CUSD 301 board adopts 2026-27 school-year calendar after discussion on start date",889,1441000,2330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454&start=1441&end=2330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454/thumbnail_1441000.jpg","/articles/6264896/Illinois/Central-CUSD-301-board-adopts-2026-27-school-year-calendar-after-discussion-on-start-date","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264896-d1f867c813b07dc1f80a454935a8f224/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202312&Signature=KRq3updb51xdSdezqwsC6BzkJIMNYrPjI07LvipEd0qBdyOHi2lwQxcleCgHIlMcZqo2ZOKxklApv5AYaeEfnwRgzFoosa13tjlvxL5Lg27VOZYzUKiHk36fXZ-8UqMCE2RESyaRUWFlnqiPsXCHTbBa5u78XS9e6731Uy0j5g63bDSdVGk~dXe-Wns7UQvx6cmYHKCO34nDDQYPvMI0Ftn7Wg8~LJQx4NISDoeK~R0E-y65eR4TggjSKgSKLucJ9deZSUX8kVDBFCTus2gAo24OEXFDGONTZh0yxQl0qXfr4yfl0ABz5LV5MXn1kwgxZcA4NCvdc59JfMwgGcsH8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education approved the district calendar for the 2026–27 school year after trustees discussed parent and teacher survey results, athletics timing and semester alignment.

Why it matters: the calendar sets when classes start and end, affects athletics and CTE programs, and influences coordination with neighboring districts and partner institutions such as Elgin Community College (ECC). Trustees said the calendar will also affect transportation and dual-credit schedules.

What trustees discussed: Board members reviewed a district survey that showed parents preferred a later August start while teachers preferred an earlier start. One trustee summarized the survey as roughly \"58% of parents wanted the later start date and 43% of teachers wanted the earlier start date.\" Administrators and athletic staff warned that high school programming — including CTE, dual-credit alignment, and IHSA athletic start dates — factor into the timing. The athletic schedule cited by the district indicates next year fall sports at the high school may begin Aug. 12; staff noted staggered IHSA dates for winter and spring sports.

Board action: After discussion, trustees approved the calendar (motion and second recorded at the meeting). Staff said they will monitor how the later start affects athletics, semester endings and dual-credit alignment and report back to the board as needed.

Next steps: District administrators will watch effects on students who participate in pathway programs, dual-credit courses and out-placed special-education cooperatives. Staff noted calendar alignment with partner districts and ECC affects transcripts, course sequencing and opportunities for early graduates.

Ending: The calendar passed following deliberation; administrators will track operational impacts and bring back findings if changes are recommended.","The board approved the district calendar for the 2026–27 school year after trustees debated later vs. earlier start dates and impacts on athletics, CTE and semester timing.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6264901,"Central CUSD 301 board selects STR Partners for facility master plan; LarsonDarby retained for interim work",1066,2292000,3358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454&start=2292&end=3358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095774-3bff26ab753ca433ca359df3f9188454/thumbnail_2292000.jpg","/articles/6264901/Illinois/Central-CUSD-301-board-selects-STR-Partners-for-facility-master-plan-LarsonDarby-retained-for-interim-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264901-52f80a6834789456ba96ac9a297343c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202312&Signature=LGWnVSp5aYBGyASNMHRAa7C3ZvtCx9rwz~ERHo4QXEknxfwkRe5aStVwIJcnrFyRUTaI8LI0DtfaQ0sY3tiu55y0GuXTz8cqndXmvy2X2fukiLh32D5MW8gysqbCCRQrcVS3d4EPBEAfk5ulTXcxRf87FsVr-wMOGitX-b2jnbvpjZaqV3jJa8-ZDH1HOW8FfGuEXEkeM-4F~oGviNTMQQ9nktBvfABF187xRxlZ~7urDrSxVvwkVzjufuuyN1V6ghJWQfDVUNduII8zDKXdj2pP6aLnAzAymgmc0FPvjWDyTH8aXYhaq~7Nt1InjYpmTXHkqIokTOyBSVKqcruq-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education voted to select STR Partners to develop a district facility master plan and to continue work with Larson and Darby Group on interim projects.

Board members approved the recommendation following presentations and committee review of several architect firms. Dan (staff member) told the board the district’s team had performed reference checks, interviews and compiled a spreadsheet of key factors before arriving at the recommendation: \"we came up with the recommendation that's in front of you for 2 architectural firms, Larson and Darby Group and STR Partners,\" he said.

Why it matters: the master plan will set multi-year priorities for building projects, maintenance and how to address increasing enrollment. Dan said the master plan work would likely take about a year, giving a new superintendent time to use the plan to guide future projects.

Board discussion and vote: Trustees debated whether to engage a single firm or two. Some trustees echoed administration's view that one firm should focus on the master plan while the other handle immediate projects. At the meeting a motion to appoint both Larson and Darby Group and STR Partners initially failed to receive a second; a subsequent motion to select STR Partners passed on a roll-call vote. The recorded roll call was: Watson — yes; Adefey — yes; Volk — no; Pappas — yes; Volpe — abstain. The motion carried (Yes 3, No 1, Abstain 1).

What staff described: Dan and district staff recommended STR for its facility-master-planning experience and suggested Larson and Darby keep supporting smaller or interim projects so district operations continue without interruption. Dan warned that having multiple firms work simultaneously on a master plan could \"muddy the water\" and recommended a single firm lead the master-plan work while others handle discrete projects.

Next steps and contracting: Staff said the board’s selection of a firm signals the start of contract negotiations; the district will then return to the board for approval of project costs and final contract terms. Dan described typical practice: after selecting a firm from an RFQ, the district negotiates fees and then uses addenda for individual projects as required. The board emphasized it wants transparency about project estimates before approving any work.

Vendor and process notes: The administration said it followed a qualifications-based selection process (RFQ), conducted interviews and reference checks, and used a facilities committee to vet proposals. The board reserved final approval of specific project contracts and associated budgets.

Board members and staff who spoke included Dan (staff member), Morgan Pappas (board member), and trustees identified in the roll call as Watson, Adefey, Volk and Volpe. Representatives from STR Partners and Larson and Darby Group presented to the board earlier in the vetting process but were not individually named in the public discussion.

Ending: The board’s votes set the district on a year-long path to complete a facility master plan. Staff will return with negotiated contract terms and project estimates for board approval before work begins.","After months of interviews and committee review, the district chose STR Partners to produce a facility master plan and will continue using Larson and Darby Group for interim projects; selection of STR passed after board roll-call vote.","actionData","errors"]

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