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“This is the Second Floor. So we were able to install the concrete floor,” Hayes said, adding that the district’s decision to fund temporary heat and protective enclosures has allowed trades to continue work through cold weather and regain schedule time.

The progress feeds into the district’s operational planning for next school year. Dr. Jeff McHugh, superintendent, said the district has received more than 300 pre-registrations for kindergarten and is encouraging families to complete registration between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15. He said registration numbers will determine how many kindergarten classrooms the new center will open with and which programs remain in existing schools.

Hayes described several on-site actions: exterior masonry up to roof level, exterior framing with insulating board (“dense glass”), a temporary roof to keep the building dry, and interior work including electrical rough-in and HVAC duct deliveries. He said casework (cabinets, cubbies and built-ins) and window installation are critical path items and that the next 60 to 90 days should show the building enclosed with drywall, door frames and rough plumbing in place.

“We have been able to make up some time with the investments that have been made,” Hayes said, referring to the district-funded temporary measures.

On related site work, Hayes said White and Company and the district are working with DuPage County on permit comments for roadway improvements. Because permit review remains in process, the district plans to go out to bid the week after the meeting with the current design documents; Hayes said the district will receive bids in February and return to the board for approval of the roadway contract.

Board members asked about logistics for getting classrooms and furniture ready during a tight handoff if the Aug. 25 target holds. Mr. DePorter (staff member) said furniture options were chosen, priced and on order; the district plans to stage, unpack and prepare furnishings off-site so setup on delivery will be faster.

“If we need all hands on deck, that’s absolutely something we can do,” Hayes said when asked whether volunteers could help with classroom setup during any end-of-summer crunch.

Hayes and district staff also discussed cold-weather impacts: temporary heat and enclosures are required to pour the First Floor slab, cold conditions reduce daily output for trades (requiring short breaks and possibly contractor efficiency premiums), and the temporary roof will protect interior work until the permanent roof can be installed.

Nut graf: The kindergarten center project is substantially advanced, and district leaders say construction and administrative planning are both driving a realistic timeline toward opening. But the schedule depends on finishing glazing and interior casework, receiving roadway bids and completing registration-driven staffing and classroom assignments.

The board will see the roadway bid package and related contract award request after bids are received; staff said that package will be the last construction-related bid coming to the board for the overall project.

Ending: Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh urged families with incoming kindergarten students to register between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15 so the district can finalize classroom allocations, half- versus full-day placements and staffing. Hayes said, if the current pace holds, August still looks promising but the district must coordinate furniture, casework installation and classroom moves in the weeks before school opens.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Glen Ellyn District 41 BOE Meeting January 13 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Jack Hayes, project manager for FQC, told the Glen Ellyn SD 41 Board of Education on Jan. 13 that construction at the district’s kindergarten center has progressed to the roof level and that crews have poured the Second Floor concrete.","taxTitle","Glen Ellyn SD 41, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74212,"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},6261548,"Votes at a glance: Glen Ellyn SD 41 board adopts policies, 2025–26 calendar and Vision 02/1930 resolution",3359,465000,3824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3122536-8e66101f8fd9fa2a5577fb5e16bf44be&start=465&end=3824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3122536-8e66101f8fd9fa2a5577fb5e16bf44be/thumbnail_465000.jpg","/articles/6261548/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-Glen-Ellyn-SD-41-board-adopts-policies-202526-calendar-and-Vision-021930-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261548-fbb01eb594a49005c1d6f0f1e0279890/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141531&Signature=HUwmaM0h9fTEpdtQaTS-Lwu3TuPRnIs1x004oyk18ycQJOwGaUxmQivOT94~MGd3BXkrM8u5qkcGsR8yTPCbg5-ylSw5LcaRrbu~vjOXgnKlz7WSQ8D8SZEgVSbXsQGq4-U80vAYzP0bLO8ZBAGn0rVJkP4Y5xmm3hMuGYQUWVFxWl-drWced0F2uoMpj3V5baMUY97CIzhxQBNMZZ-PHumW8bFPw9KZeQIQLLjsHypbG08yGvB~PShBrFTbyk~SL~vBPHPnAg9~hnNCIDr6NT3msfePsFmPG~8H5xr7GECyDvGamJd6SdXBUh7djrYgAV3Eo3IWTQUJT6oQxIBGfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glen Ellyn SD 41 Board of Education took several formal votes at its Jan. 13 meeting. All actions below were approved by the board and recorded by roll call during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Allow remote attendance for Board Member Julie Hill: Motion approved by roll call; board recorded member as joining remotely at 6:33 p.m.

- Consent agenda (employment recommendations and resignations; donations; disposal of surplus property; investment schedule; revenue/expenditure summary; payment order; summary of bills and payroll; treasurer's report; open and closed meeting minutes; review of closed-session minutes/audio): Approved by roll call.

- Adopt board policy revisions (second reading): Approved by roll call.

- Approve 2025–26 school-year calendar: Approved by roll call after committee work and board discussion.

- Reimburse board member Ted Estes for expenses outlined in the board report: Approved by roll call.

- Adopt Vision 02/1930 resolution (state education vision toolkit): Motion to adopt approved by roll call.

- Adjourn to closed session to discuss specific employee matters and potential real-property purchase/lease: Approved by roll call; the board announced it would take no action after closed session.

Nut graf: The votes were procedural and governance-focused — adopting policy updates, the academic calendar and a statewide education vision resolution — and were carried by recorded roll-call votes during the meeting.

Ending: Board members did not take immediate action after the votes that required additional public disclosure; staff will return to the board with any follow-up items such as contract awards (roadway bids) and other items requiring separate board approval.","At the Jan. 13 meeting the board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted board policy revisions, approved the 2025–26 school-year calendar, approved a reimbursement for a board member and adopted the Vision 02/1930 resolution; the board also approved remote attendance for a member and adjourned to closed session.",{"_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},6261552,"Board hears continued concerns about Safeway bus service; district discusses rebidding and in-house options",316,1980000,2296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3122536-8e66101f8fd9fa2a5577fb5e16bf44be&start=1980&end=2296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3122536-8e66101f8fd9fa2a5577fb5e16bf44be/thumbnail_1980000.jpg","/articles/6261552/Illinois/Board-hears-continued-concerns-about-Safeway-bus-service-district-discusses-rebidding-and-in-house-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261552-8e402a04472945dffb2ecca87a4ca182/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141531&Signature=RRiHyO5NJj6ahvVtAeNuKb38Wt~TunQNufn-66NaCx743zxNwBgzO2FCVFFNbUQMlNNKBJ-p1MeG2~lPs2DmkpTbExKZKa39Hi88Bpt6SLBiGe-qTsy4DtBfpip7U8L4uVznho7qFBJTos1g~sScdQAWt~xe35LpxAeGlDEUAg00VOB2HLv3UgOHNhytm8mmvkVLnoJqBx0sTEZOsDIJt3ZSr00GeZtRUhSOjir9Mdh29M1aguhgb13-DAM4E0F7D7NICsBgQO44TsOk0oF~~INkKknkpfNdRacm-q03SZfpnwDkW7DxWswoSWJnKnslkn3LRYoj77xrmwhPUDfdJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh told the board on Jan. 13 that district leaders are continuing to press Safeway — the district’s contracted transportation provider — to fix service problems that disrupted routes in early January.

“We are aware that transportation, busing in particular, is still an issue and Safeway needs to get better,” Dr. McHugh said, adding that district leaders planned a meeting with Safeway’s leadership to demand improvements.

Board members asked whether the district is considering putting transportation services out to bid for the next school year. Dr. McHugh said rebidding is “certainly not something we’ve ruled out,” but he cautioned that the regional market has limited carriers able to scale for the district’s needs and that the district partners with District 87 on routes.

A board discussion also explored a longer-term option of running district-operated bus service. The district noted that establishing in-house transportation would be a substantial undertaking: roughly 60 buses would be required and buses can cost about $500,000 each, meaning the capital investment would be large and likely phased over multiple years.

“One of the challenges is it requires a lot of upfront capital,” Dr. McHugh said when the board asked about a district-run fleet.

Board members also discussed electric buses and state subsidies. A board member noted that Illinois subsidy programs can cover up to 75% of the purchase price for electric buses in some programs, which could make a phased purchase strategy feasible over time if the district chose to move away from third-party contracting.

Nut graf: The district is pursuing immediate fixes with its current contractor while keeping alternatives on the table — including rebidding and, in the long term, buying buses and operating its own fleet — but no procurement decision was made at the meeting.

The board asked staff to continue pursuing performance improvements with Safeway, to examine market capacity for alternative contractors, and to explore grant and subsidy options for electric buses that could lower capital costs if a district-owned fleet were considered in the future.

Ending: Board members said they will continue oversight of transportation performance and asked the administration to develop options and cost estimates for future consideration.","Board members and Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh said January bus service problems persist. The board discussed requiring Safeway to improve performance, potential rebidding for next year and the long-term possibility of in-house busing or phased electric-bus purchases supported by state subsidies.","actionData","errors"]

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Kindergarten center construction advances; district urges families to register by Feb. 15

Votes at a glance: Glen Ellyn SD 41 board adopts policies, 2025–26 calendar and Vision 02/1930 resolution

Board hears continued concerns about Safeway bus service; district discusses rebidding and in-house options