[{"_1":2,"_112":-5,"_113":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6262519,"mediaKeyId","3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181","parentId",3115128,"title","Board reviews tentative amended 2024–25 district budget; staff to return for final adoption in June","audioSeconds",299,"startMs",9690000,"endMs",9989000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181&start=9690&end=9989","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181/thumbnail_9690000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6262519/Illinois/Board-reviews-tentative-amended-202425-district-budget-staff-to-return-for-final-adoption-in-June","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262519-72831b7985e3f14b5f771bf23e3230f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775455895&Signature=oTUWisl2Ee3ttMh93VhHEvq7qJSD58XwVt3xDU2VzgWfPbyisRXMRKAQMlw20c~Z9rbK7ZFEabAHESV6MBPllbQj2YAdwoeHoKPq0yV2lH90tiXHD5eNu3Ncd2mDd2PVvI8W80gCYejOpHLyCJtmBd5MywAWgYttBJKB59v3fR91qB5-5vIgSX2D2qA2dQBCVUxwUBYifCOoXBFxERQj4v8DEyt7osBZqvLmDXa7NnITz7EQLFhMvIoATlfnP5Ikq26SLe0BjyoOtCcHZfxqnCoJGFDQyV5K7blu~I7nIn9l7CBGuFFE75L-4Wg5TULTCPIX0Dakha5pG3rD3zwNow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Arlington Heights SD 25","date","2025-04-23T15:04:10Z","article","Arlington Heights School District 25 staff presented a tentative amended 2024–25 budget for board review on April 22; the board received the information and staff said they expect to bring the amended budget back for formal adoption at the June meeting.

Finance staff explained several drivers behind the proposed amendments: an administrative change in the capital asset threshold (raising the district threshold from $500 to $5,000 to align with typical auditing standards), accounting entries related to bond proceeds sold at a premium, and an increase to the utilities budget in response to higher natural gas and energy prices and a supplier change. Finance staff characterized the increases as a conservative buffer to avoid exceeding the fund balance in Fund 20 but said the district does not expect to expend the full contingency.

Why it matters: The amended budget changes classifications and adds near‑term contingency for utilities; those entries affect state reporting and internal fund balances. District staff noted a statutory requirement to allow at least 30 days between the presentation of a tentative amended budget and its adoption, which sets the June timeline for final board action.

Next steps: The business office will return a proposed final amended budget for board action in June following the required notice period. Staff said they will continue to refine estimates and report budget variances as the fiscal year closes.

Ending: The item was informational. The board did not take action on the amended budget at the April meeting and will vote after the mandatory notice period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Of Education Meeting | April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Business office presented a tentative amended 2024–25 budget for information, citing classification changes for capital assets, bond premium accounting entries and a precautionary utilities budget increase tied to market changes.","taxTitle","Arlington Heights SD 25, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",38280,"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},6262523,"Board approves NSSEO budget for 2025–26 amid rising tuition and capital needs",381,9354000,9735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181&start=9354&end=9735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181/thumbnail_9354000.jpg","/articles/6262523/Illinois/Board-approves-NSSEO-budget-for-202526-amid-rising-tuition-and-capital-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262523-9e20b252ebad92f9b3e704c15cce1411/orig.mp4?Expires=1775455895&Signature=ZoegZNLYzK6P3i~m1gw-ueoBXHjqTjCoxx-RYfGb8X1B-CrCqynyb7TUs~Uk5a~Ugck8Xa6qWaGllIUqNCWhi9Pot5a1Kvyj4Nzylx-JWlHS1B7Q5Q2dWAwINSqcBvR82BdzU7DorQZEg0lqqPENPmSF2V11nw4HFuEwLi6XlKH9x5zj7eEFQbt2z3IcXS4nRi3jmZTtr093G7oyCtP4TycvsRpLV6U4~1O1nJ9ER5zc0g0ZcOe2dwPDkfP3Kq~hu9QLcfwx1xES45hyi~FVUQBwhRuR19JiFWqUpZorV1k7i~Os69JuWMF6813vWwXZ3CmKW9W-gqvBUOqNNqanAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education on April 22 approved the amended 2024–25 budget for the Northeastern Special Education Organization (NSSEO) and adopted the NSSEO budget for fiscal year 2025–26.

The motion to approve the NSSEO amended budget (2024–25) and the 2025–26 NSSEO budget was made by Board Member Kevin Michael and seconded by Dr. Anisha Jogi. The board approved the item by roll call, 7–0.

Budget context: Stacy (district finance staff) told the board that tuition costs for NSSEO placements increased across programs, driven by contractual changes that raised tuition rates by roughly 3.2–3.8% in various programs and by the number of students placed. The district also budgets for a modest number of additional tuition placements each year to account for students who move into a program after the school year begins.

Stacy said the district expects approximately $200,000 of additional NSSEO tuition costs year‑over‑year and about a similar order of magnitude increase in IDEA (federal special education) fund costs tied to placements and services. The budget also continues a capital contribution line to support NSSEO facility needs; the district noted those facility contributions are likely to recur as NSSEO manages ongoing capital projects.

Why it matters: NSSEO is a cooperative special‑education organization serving multiple member districts. Tuition and capital contributions for out‑of‑district placements and specialized programs are a recurring pressure on member districts’ operating budgets and affect local planning for special education placements and services.

Next steps: The budget was adopted as presented. District staff will monitor placements and tuition costs during the fiscal year and report back if adjustments are needed.

Ending: The board’s adoption keeps the district aligned with NSSEO program and capital planning while acknowledging increases in tuition and IDEA fund costs tied to placements and contract changes.","Arlington Heights SD 25 approved NSSEO's amended 2024–25 budget and the 2025–26 NSSEO budget. District CFO/staff reported tuition increases tied to program contract changes and ongoing capital contributions to NSSEO facilities.",{"_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},6262528,"District 25 outlines multi‑year professional learning plan and links early kindergarten gains to sustained teacher learning",2244,7153000,9397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181&start=7153&end=9397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181/thumbnail_7153000.jpg","/articles/6262528/Illinois/District-25-outlines-multiyear-professional-learning-plan-and-links-early-kindergarten-gains-to-sustained-teacher-learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262528-1ac323a7e1d497c1ee724131caaae2af/orig.mp4?Expires=1775455895&Signature=BBNCOqujMDZxiXuTS4SDv8La3S7SMWe85qcp5hafPXGyITb7ahNxR6mbMrVW6W4phWrewji~mRfM-ADE2J7Vrau~ogWzMF6mI4lWVBFQ79nPz4tL8f4k1dv-QYMbjz8NjHtYx5E7Vfv1pAOYnHnJvSC0gQpFkiz9lNE~Y6O~Hofpms4SDgJV9K0VMBM-~Dj9i7DsYi6WYLA6Oh06tp6u225EsE50CfA69ljewQYVyMcEWWHmoQuvlhksxP~2nV5XgNRHpk5F7BC5BLaWWgvp-7q4dElzqBobhU-Rq~pkk2A3T--K6PUq8q0Qk4GFaP5d1Kr~PP0tf3bqPCOsAf7tWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Arlington Heights School District 25’s Department of Student Learning presented a detailed review of the district’s professional learning system at the April 22 school board meeting, describing a shift from one‑time professional development toward sustained, job‑embedded professional learning tied to curriculum implementation.

Presenters described a multi‑year program review cycle (research, develop, implement, refine) that integrates institute and SIP (school improvement) days, instructional coaching using a student‑centered coaching framework, onboarding for new staff, optional catalog courses (D25 University) and a district micro‑credential in early literacy aligned to LETRS and the new HMH Into Reading curriculum.

Why it matters: Board members had asked earlier for clarity on time, effectiveness and impact of professional learning. District leaders framed the approach around research‑based standards (Learning Forward, John Hattie, Thomas Guskey) and gave early evidence tying sustained professional learning and full‑day kindergarten implementation to measurable student gains.

Early impact data highlighted by the district: kindergarten students showed larger fall‑to‑spring percentile gains in reading and math in 2024–25 (the district’s first year of full‑day kindergarten) after teachers participated in roughly 14.5 days of sustained professional learning over three years. The district presented maps of percentile shifts and cited increases the presenters described as notable (math: ~6 percentile‑point gain; reading: ~10 percentile‑point gain from the prior year). Presenters emphasized that while the full‑day model itself contributed to outcomes, the sustained, curriculum‑aligned professional learning prepared teachers to use the additional instructional time effectively.

Program structure and investments: the district reported it currently budgets roughly $987 per full‑time‑equivalent employee annually for professional learning (excluding substitute coverage). That amount covers required state trainings, institute and SIP days, coaching, onboarding, District 25 University offerings and the new micro‑credential work. Instructional coaching was highlighted as a high‑leverage, job‑embedded strategy; the district shared teacher feedback saying coaching led to earlier and clearer understanding of student needs in math instruction.

Next steps: the district will pilot the summer micro‑credential in foundations of literacy instruction and return to the board with additional metrics. Board members asked for a follow‑up session and were offered a return presentation in May so the board could engage more deeply with questions.

Ending: District leaders asked the board to continue supporting time and funding for sustained professional learning and implementation supports such as coaching and program review planning; presenters said the approach is intended to improve instructional consistency, teacher capacity and student outcomes over time.","District presenters described a multi‑year, curriculum‑aligned professional learning system — including onboarding, SIP days, instructional coaching and a new literacy micro‑credential — and presented early kindergarten MAP gains the district links to sustained training and the move to full‑day kindergarten.",{"_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},6262533,"Arlington Heights SD 25 board certifies April 1 election results, swears in new members and reappoints leaders",181,1899000,2080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181&start=1899&end=2080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115128-20029e1aad9e2fa3f6e96c8de6942181/thumbnail_1899000.jpg","/articles/6262533/Illinois/Arlington-Heights-SD-25-board-certifies-April-1-election-results-swears-in-new-members-and-reappoints-leaders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262533-a5b7af5171f4b5c38689b014dba18ac1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775455895&Signature=ownro8HmQc3ndJPT2127OZC9XlgedWpIvReIuiVOzG2C3R3edJsLc1xRka1dupF2F1tSClpZldEfdQ0tL2SbuF89LX0q7rZYPXT1Yd41ZhkR6BqQzfwYZ4NAvGWkLfJb3MBwQzSd2zVxLnhvu17y61vB9cd40Rbu7isb2fFmk1me4NrPljZr4-UnIkOLRYLA~V-rgcwkkw1a3~B4ohlbw00oLr93TJkXxkeuAg0s2QPf09NsAft3A4RpfJEfq3KxX5fhYByWgYGgYkXNfmoXoEChYLcwppuyPRwgxgU3RLW2wEOl6Z~V3n45uMDG6ZAqITZvNLmyYwVP8XlBVBuCxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education for Arlington Heights School District 25 on April 22 adopted a resolution certifying the April 1 consolidated election results, swore in newly elected board members and completed its annual reorganization by appointing officers and administrative roles for 2025–26.

The board adopted the canvas of election results by motion of Board Member Kevin Michael, seconded by Board Member Gina Faso; the board’s roll call approved the resolution by a 7–0 vote. The resolution recognized Deborah Tranter, Greg Scapolato, Melissa Buckburger and Anisha Ismail Jogi as the four top vote recipients for full four‑year terms, based on the abstract of votes the Cook County Clerk provided.

The action cleared the way for swearing‑in ceremonies. Deborah (Deb) Tranter, Melissa Buckburger, Dr. Anisha Jogi and Greg Scapolato each took the statutory oath of office required for Illinois school board members.

Why it matters: certifying the canvas makes the election results official and allows newly elected members to assume duties immediately. The reorganization establishes who will lead board proceedings and who will handle administrative tasks for the coming year.

After the canvas and oaths, the board reorganized. Kevin Michael was appointed president pro tem; Brian Cerniglia was appointed secretary pro tem. A nomination for Greg Scapolato resulted in a unanimous ballot re‑electing him to a one‑year term as board president. Dr. Anisha Jogi was nominated and elected vice president; Kevin Michael was elected secretary; and Lana O’Brien was reappointed recording secretary. Nominations for these posts were unopposed and carried by unanimous ballots as provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards guidelines referenced by the board.

The board also approved the 2025–26 meeting dates, times and locations as presented (motion by Kevin Michael; second Dr. Anisha Jogi), and adopted a resolution appointing the district treasurer and assistant treasurers and naming bank depositories for the period July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2027 (motion by Kevin Michael; second Dr. Anisha Jogi). Both actions passed by roll call, 7–0.

Votes at a glance: the meeting recorded multiple formal votes tied to organization and administration — the election canvas (7–0), reappointment of Greg Scapolato as president (unanimous ballot), appointment of Anisha Jogi as vice president (unanimous ballot), appointment of Kevin Michael as secretary (unanimous ballot), appointment of Lana O’Brien as recording secretary (unanimous ballot), approval of board meeting calendar for 2025–26 (7–0), and adoption of the treasurer/assistant treasurer resolution and bank depositories (7–0).

The board paused afterward for recognitions and other agenda items. No governance changes beyond officer appointments were adopted at the meeting.

Ending: The reorganization completes the board’s leadership configuration for the coming year and places the new and returning members formally on the dais to take up the district’s business for 2025–26.","The Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education formally adopted the canvas of the April 1 consolidated election, swore in newly elected members and completed annual reorganization including election of officers and setting meeting dates.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Board reviews tentative amended 2024–25 district budget; staff to return for final adoption in June

Board approves NSSEO budget for 2025–26 amid rising tuition and capital needs

District 25 outlines multi‑year professional learning plan and links early kindergarten gains to sustained teacher learning

Arlington Heights SD 25 board certifies April 1 election results, swears in new members and reappoints leaders