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Francis summarized the district’s revenue mix and identified several knowns and uncertainties: more than 85% of the district’s revenue comes from local property taxes, with the district’s 2024 levy driven by a calendar-year CPI adjustment and roughly $28 million in new construction growth included in the 2024 tax extension. That combination increased the district’s extension to $303,591,000 and yields an estimated roughly $11.3 million in additional levy revenue to support operations in the upcoming year.

Francis said investment income remains a positive story: the district received record interest income in 2024 (about $12.6 million) and expects investment earnings north of $10 million again in the current year because of elevated short-term interest rates. By contrast, the CFO flagged declines in Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax (CPPRT) receipts: after spikes in 2021–23, CPPRT is expected to return toward longer-term normal levels (estimated about $3.6 million this year, down from budgeted estimates of roughly $5 million).

At the state level, Francis explained that Naperville 203 is a Tier 4 district under Illinois’ evidence-based funding (EBF) formula and therefore receives a modest share of state EBF increases intended primarily for higher-need districts. District 203’s EBF allocation has grown only slightly since FY18 (about $12.6 million to $12.7 million), while lower-tier districts have received larger increases. Francis warned that mandated-categorical reimbursements (transportation and special-education tuition) face proration risk when the state does not increase funding to match rising costs; for example, special-education transportation reimbursement moved from a targeted funding percentage down to a lower proration in recent years and may decline further if the state leaves line-item funding flat.

On federal revenue, Francis said the district’s federal-grant mix (IDEA, National School Lunch Program, Title I and Medicaid fee-for-service) represents about 2.7% of total revenue. He projected relatively flat federal grant levels for FY26 with modest shifts across lines and noted the district reduced its Medicaid outreach revenue projection.

Francis concluded that, taken together, the district’s largely known property-tax revenue and strong investment returns will offset some state and local funding volatility, but budget decisions will require careful prioritization; the board will receive a tentative budget draft on May 5.

Ending: The board thanked the CFO for the revenue preview and asked to schedule finance-committee follow-up meetings during the budget cycle. Francis said the finance committee typically meets two to three times per year with additional meetings as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Naperville 203 Board Meeting 4/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Naperville CUSD 203’s chief financial officer presented a revenue-focused preview of the tentative FY2026 budget, highlighting property-tax growth and strong investment income while noting declines or uncertainty in CPPRT and some state categorical reimbursements.","taxTitle","Naperville CUSD 203, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14973,"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},6266118,"Student advisory council presents 'learner's mindset' work and recommends next year focus on adaptability",1041,729000,1770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9&start=729&end=1770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9/thumbnail_729000.jpg","/articles/6266118/Illinois/Student-advisory-council-presents-learners-mindset-work-and-recommends-next-year-focus-on-adaptability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266118-9d4bb5190f8f591c3099520312b7e2de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182387&Signature=Na0siPJWyTDscLwQ7xQooEtRPMKJK73FPcL1Uek3~uj-6gT15yvOet6Ck-ipt7feZCB-cYnLQOwP-DhR7SiWPE-hMzI~Th3N6lbkWEWreZByyU4v4j3b3Nsqo69rqAJE8RWFxkI75ub4EuDETeywWR3DW7mV0OTS-BlHtQMMENELfCCPeo~AcyN9RWCcPEEoaL1369YA99xm~tZGSFCKd5o23QV7nHUCnn3MBK83SN7UO0zUoc4OKyzm8fS1lSlb5-RVHVcXrpzfdERSSYtUOSyVj-0Y81TcQeEy2fgO5Km2jgD~dXFpfx-maKn9R4R2rQLhOcnBtz2~FJGq0wqeJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the district’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) presented their year-long work to the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education on April 21, outlining how students engaged with the district’s “profile of a learner” competency called the learner’s mindset.

Student representatives from elementary, middle and high schools described activities including interviews with school principals, creation of individual- and group-produced videos, and student surveys that informed recommendations. The council emphasized learning as a process of learning, unlearning and relearning; several student speakers described how the competency shaped their own study habits and leadership. An SSAC-produced video, shown to the board, summarized student reflections from participating schools.

The council recommended that the district adopt “adaptability” as the next profile-of-a-learner focus, citing rapid change in technology and society and the need to prepare students to adjust their perspectives and skills. Middle-school representatives summarized survey results from the Innovative School Experience feedback work: roughly 2,775 middle-school students completed an ISE-related survey and suggested more exploratory courses, more flexible passing periods, and additional options for arts, computer science and practical business skills.

Board members thanked student presenters and asked the administration to share the underlying survey data with board members. Donna Wankie asked that the SSAC data be posted for the board to review; several board members requested the raw survey output and follow-up reports. Board members also praised the program as a model for meaningful student voice and said they look forward to the council’s continued work on adaptability.

Ending: SSAC members presented tokens of appreciation to principals and district leaders and posed for a group photo with the superintendent and cabinet.","Students from the superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) presented district work on the ‘learner’s mindset,’ highlighted student-produced videos and surveys, and recommended adaptability as next year’s focus. Board members asked staff to share the council’s survey data with the full board.",{"_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},6266124,"Votes at a glance: Naperville CUSD 203 board approves routine consent items, policies and curriculum changes",2687,2933000,5620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9&start=2933&end=5620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9/thumbnail_2933000.jpg","/articles/6266124/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-Naperville-CUSD-203-board-approves-routine-consent-items-policies-and-curriculum-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266124-12eec414d5d170d0ca8089d894d8e0c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182387&Signature=nz-apIWhMab1rYHhDUHvKpI7ha~e6kTJc3gDcEnOv6ioa1PFqxP9zNzjlY-jSRo8J1HR9XcG-Za4uBL4bBW5lMqalGwBh~C3R8OxDNbxchIqE81-wIZpkDtB7rmzs4z49YKJUzPFTZNWnE37rul52zAfcSK0u-mVM0zHRQKPcMplmaakW5sq1lCms-OIZ1xCJcw0aCBnXFc3a4KipG251zXoa-C5eR9i6FOwNO5znwnRegSgepGxMaeokBSTMG9Dyxn-5PFsah3Pa2ESaDHcvYy5AAU-7VESBUSr2XqEBGh7As6rAbWcqW-AZoTSADiCIBON4CMwdUVE3u6SwZ04eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education approved a number of routine and substantive items at its April 21 meeting. The board adopted warrants and claims, accepted personnel actions, approved minutes (with one modification), approved curricular resources and new course proposals, and completed annual policy reviews. A contentious, separately debated item (the Innovative School Experience) was tabled; see separate coverage.

Key votes and outcomes (selected):

- Warrant approvals: The board approved warrant numbers 9000000110 through 9000000111 totaling $26,661,823.62 for the period March 25–April 21, 2025. Roll call: Kush — aye; McMillan — aye; Fitzgerald — aye; Wankie — aye; Kelly Black — aye; Kosminski — aye; Gerke — aye. Motion passed.

- Personnel report (Item 7.01): Motion to adopt personnel report passed after roll-call (Kelly Black — nay; Kush — nay; other named members voted aye). The official tally recorded the motion as passed.

- Meeting minutes (Item 7.03 and 7.04): The board approved the March 24, 2025 and April 7, 2025 open- and closed-session minutes with modifications. One member (Kelly Black) recorded an abstention on the March 24 open minutes because her attendance had not been recorded; the April 7 minutes were modified to include Kelly Black’s attendance during closed session.

- Retain/release of closed-session minutes (Item 7.05): The board voted to retain certain closed-session minutes as discussed in closed session. Roll call: Fitzgerald — aye; Kelly Black — nay; Wankie — aye; Gerke — aye; McMillan — aye; Kosminski — aye; Kush — aye. Motion passed to retain the minutes.

- New course proposals (Item 10.01): The board approved high-school new course proposals as presented. Roll call: Kush — aye; McMillan — aye; Kelly Black — aye; Fitzgerald — aye; Kosminski — aye; Gerke — aye; Wankie — aye. Motion passed.

- Instructional resources (Item 10.02): Board approved K–12 instructional resources as presented. Roll call: Kosminski — aye; Kush — aye; Wankie — aye; McMillan — aye; Fitzgerald — aye; Kelly Black — aye; Gerke — aye. Motion passed.

- Policy reviews (Items 10.03–10.05): The board approved annual policy reviews for Policy 7-180 (preventing bullying), Policy 7-190 (student discipline), and Policy 7-240 (co-curricular code of participation) as presented, after committee review and stakeholder input. Roll calls on these items were recorded and the motions passed.

Votes documented in the meeting minutes indicate consistent majorities in favor of the consent and policy items listed above. The board also took separate action to table the Innovative School Experience after extended debate; that item will be revisited after additional stakeholder engagement.

Ending: The board completed other routine business and adjourned. These minutes and roll-call tallies are recorded in the board’s official meeting minutes and in BoardDocs.","On April 21 the Naperville CUSD 203 Board of Education approved multiple consent and action items: warrants totaling $26.66 million, personnel report adoption, minutes, instructional resources and new high-school courses, several policy reviews, and retention of certain closed-session minutes.",{"_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},6266129,"Naperville board tables ‘Innovative School Experience’ after extended debate over timing and outreach",2240,5768000,8008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9&start=5768&end=8008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087595-8436810e48d601e37352b8c5ddf6ebe9/thumbnail_5768000.jpg","/articles/6266129/Illinois/Naperville-board-tables-Innovative-School-Experience-after-extended-debate-over-timing-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266129-176ae679a2ae824a3cedbcc09f1fd277/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182387&Signature=dzFk3gY0xxdG5trqsOafOBr5Uyw9qGlrlT4pTz44iQELI306dQzP66ENI1~JJOeVF71hsdCmUyCAcOZ-5CAPjBKyHfC6frl0eAGAn~vcTCFIgph3~~clDcyyKayyx655arbPIRv8Fkxuyxcs2wVplvKb3W3iE~hyhQ9p8GKZcJ7xDYRdZSIdfOmh5nTSnNhpQTWbliXZaWjtoGMBuH4x3y26hNF0iHb1fMcC3ZzLXzFQ78LCOuXoCVXr7EHpBpeBV29Byv4iZONGHsZ3xBkwjOXFtj~cKGB495j4klRE3jEHuC0n2eAuXPeDPKVdTn4sCWmHUnfL1guXOiT0d1xEpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education on April 21 voted unanimously to table action on Item 10.06, the district’s proposed Innovative School Experience (ISE), after more than five hours of presentation, public comment and board discussion.

The proposal presented by district staff would revise learning structures across all grade levels, recommend a process for revisiting school start and end times and defer implementation to the 2026–27 school year. Superintendent Bridges and district staff described the plan as driven by the district’s strategic blueprint and by two years of level-design work intended to increase instructional time for math and interventions, expand exploratory offerings, and create weekly “anchor” days for collaborative planning.

Board members and members of the public praised the scope of the design work but disagreed on whether the district has done sufficient two-way outreach and whether the board should take an action now or wait for further community input. Several board members urged more time for formal stakeholder engagement and clearer information about operational impacts, while others argued the board needed to move forward now to give staff and families certainty and to begin planning professional learning.

“Voting on an issue of this magnitude before those members can participate seems to send a troubling message,” board member Melissa Kelly Black said, arguing the vote should wait for members elected in the recent school-board election. “I will be voting no… because the process itself has been flawed and rushed.”

Board member Charles Kush also said he would vote no, citing a need for more formal feedback and for clearer cost/impact information. Several other board members, including Amanda McMillan and Kristen Fitzgerald, expressed support for the proposal’s goals but asked that the district collect more representative data from families and staff before final approval.

District staff responded that the ISE recommendations were the result of multi-year work by level design teams, including in-district site visits, staff focus groups and student advisory input, and that many follow-up focus groups and surveys would be part of implementation planning. The administration proposed creating a start/end-times committee with third-party facilitation, a public online engagement hub and implementation work groups to refine details and plan training. The administration also reiterated that some elements of a changed school day would be subject to collective-bargaining processes.

After extended discussion and an attempted compromise to affirm an intent to move toward the ISE targets while committing to additional stakeholder work, the board voted to table Item 10.06. The roll call in favor of tabling read: Amanda McMillan — aye; Joe Kosminski — aye; Kristen Fitzgerald — aye; Charles Kush — aye; Christine Gerke — aye; Melissa Kelly Black — aye; Donna Wankie — aye. The motion to table passed and the item will return later after additional work is completed.

What’s next: district staff said they will continue focused engagement with staff, parents, students and unions, and the administration has anticipated returning revised recommendations after the stakeholder work is completed. The board’s decision to table preserves the district’s multi-year ISE planning while formally pausing any final implementation vote.

Ending note: Public commenters and several board members asked the administration to ensure any follow-up outreach includes representative, statistically meaningful sampling and clear information about schedule impacts, transportation and supports for families.","After months of planning and public discussion, the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 board voted to table the district’s proposed Innovative School Experience. Board members and community speakers split over whether the district has done enough outreach; the board directed additional stakeholder work before any final approval.","actionData","errors"]

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