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Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (employment recommendations, resignations and retirements, minutes, financial reports and related items): approved (roll call: Mr. Estes, Mrs. Buttimer, Mrs. Sayed, Mrs. Hill, Dr. Michael, Mr. Lobach, Dr. Bruno — recorded votes: yes).

- Superintendent compensation: board approved a 4.22% base salary increase for the 2025–26 school year to $234,495 and a nonelective contribution of $5,000 to the superintendent’s 403(b) plan (payable by June 1); motion approved (recorded vote: yes by the listed board members).

- Professional services contract: authorized assistant superintendent for human resources to enter a contract with Faxus Health Solutions LLC for approximately $21,420, funded from special education contract services; motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

- Last student attendance day for the 2024–25 school year: approved Tuesday, June 3, 2025 as last student day; motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

- Board policy revisions (PRESS updates): second reading and adoption of general PRESS policy updates (not the student personal-technology policy); motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

- E-rate network upgrade (passive optical network & switch replacements): approved engagement of Pantegra for equipment/licensing and installation at multiple buildings at a total cost of $730,565.87 with an estimated E-rate-eligible reimbursement of $320,408.35; board approved funding from 2025–26 technology budget for net district cost; motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

- Place 2024–25 tentative amended budget on public display and schedule required public hearing: board approved placing the tentative amended budget on display to satisfy school code requirements tied to an unbudgeted property acquisition; motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

- Consolidated district plan for 2025–26 (grant submission): board approved the consolidated plan for grant submission; motion approved (recorded vote: yes).

Several instructional procurements and curricular contracts (IXL expansion proposal, HMH elementary materials, Studies Weekly social studies materials, AEC student workbooks) were presented for discussion and slated for formal approval at the board’s May 5 meeting; the board did not vote on those items during this session.

The meeting record shows unanimous recorded votes for each listed motion. The transcript lists the following board members in roll-call votes with recorded 'yes' votes: Mr. Estes; Mrs. Buttimer; Mrs. Sayed; Mrs. Hill; Dr. Michael; Mr. Lobach; Dr. Bruno. No roll-call 'no' or abstain votes were recorded for the motions that passed during the public action portion of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","D41 Board Meeting | April 21, 2025 | Pt. 2","oneSentenceSummary","The Glen Ellyn SD 41 Board approved the consent agenda, a superintendent salary increase, a professional services contract, the district's consolidated plan, placement of a tentative amended budget on display and an E-rate network upgrade among other motions.","taxTitle","Glen Ellyn SD 41, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74212,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6261567,"Parents and district weigh options after repeated bus problems; webinar offered two paths: keep Safeway with improvements or pay more for new provider",261,1959000,2220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e&start=1959&end=2220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e/thumbnail_1959000.jpg","/articles/6261567/Illinois/Parents-and-district-weigh-options-after-repeated-bus-problems-webinar-offered-two-paths-keep-Safeway-with-improvements-or-pay-more-for-new-provider","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261567-821e7158b0903bc0fb54794b5d76e617/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187774&Signature=jsqG8BrGkUGrrVQ9YKqHgtnO9O1F~lClgNrGuX8VKUpa2oZfEfWSQikaZt3~12nUlDr5H0RWsZD-KRaCSgzxWyR-EcifY7cn1ctSVWDdgqiclhDuwZKuvUUcMfJ-hF3hQysV3czL6slb~ZK7eVghOHfwtYg~Yq0QFn4R3nJdGLtfkRlgcKeL-~p39B-oGvTioBQGycccsIMk83YFkamfGkJUHrrwLrOFfL73Oy1UvncYMng4kUP-YDCX8OsTJXKQ8a~e6LZOZePBZUHw6DWmp92bWDKfFjPRHbMF4Cxuj7cbzX1iMIE7ZwvzfB-5EpiIEOln1UlFsKmO4IR~Wu0eaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Forest Glen parent told the Glen Ellyn SD 41 Board of Education that bus route No. 4 has repeatedly been late or missed stops, and asked the district to press the contractor for reliable service.

Magdalena Nevinski, speaking in public participation, said the bus missed a stop once during the month but that a new driver has been more punctual at drop-off; she asked the district to continue monitoring the contractor. The superintendent, Dr. Jeff McHugh, said the district conducted a 30-minute webinar for bussing families that outlined two main options: require and monitor improved performance from the current vendor (Safeway) or switch to another provider at substantially higher cost. The webinar, McHugh said, was recorded and distributed to families so administrators could gather feedback and answer questions.

McHugh said the district is continuing weekly conversations with Safeway and that decisions — including whether to solicit another contractor — will be made after administrative review of operational performance and parent feedback. He encouraged families to continue submitting bus concerns and questions to district staff so administrators can track trends and weigh costs and service reliability.

No formal board action was taken on transportation at the meeting; staff said they would return to the board if and when they recommend a contract change or additional budgetary action tied to a new provider.","A Forest Glen parent told the board about ongoing problems with bus route No. 4; the superintendent said the district held a webinar for bussing families outlining two options—continue with Safeway and push for improved performance or switch to another provider at a significantly higher cost.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6261572,"Board reviews expanded personal-technology policy for pre-K–8; community asks for clearer enforcement language",2507,1462000,3969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e&start=1462&end=3969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e/thumbnail_1462000.jpg","/articles/6261572/Illinois/Board-reviews-expanded-personal-technology-policy-for-pre-K8-community-asks-for-clearer-enforcement-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261572-4961823f5c8e88691d0db9f4d2f55138/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187774&Signature=gh8xae1j3TckWfYWQmazUWymh7OqLXcczcY0q7Wp22rpFGQIq3GSWGX8oD798KaJNrHSIcm3AqwQLa~SXIU3zagC9XqR7m9q90TGQ0ITEhBoyLHe745XwoMf0WBQ~zd8w8JmfVeK6ShKyOXCfoydTilHEPWBe8dbZPYZyMQGu27smvTRxBgmtvoRsCCH~NRsDsRqlv2WvhELBBxaKd5Z6m5Cpp8pDt~M2945LPwpsfAM8t9imOWIsZn6Dfs6GgjhxntS9fOATJqWVj~xv~~zDOOFg5Bxmvl8mMMesFSyQoN0HEiLX3m~LbmT9pQVXxzelpqlvwS9UKCSQfsj-TKI8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glen Ellyn SD 41 Board of Education held a first reading of a revised student personal-technology policy that would expand the district’s pre-K–5 device rules up through eighth grade and remove prior language that permitted teacher-managed classroom use of personal devices for instruction.

Multiple public commenters urged clearer details before the board adopts the policy. Rebecca Coleman Taylor, a Hadley and Churchill parent, asked the board to clarify where devices must be stored during the school day (backpack, cubby, locker or pocket) and to define expectations for before- and after-school use if students remain inside the building. Erin Lindgren of Glen Ellyn Unplugged urged clearer administrative procedures around enforcement—specifically whether the initial teacher warning is required and how progressive consequences would follow.

Administration said the revised policy aims to be consistent across elementary and middle schools and to address smartwatches, which administrators and students identified as a frequent classroom distraction. District staff described the chosen approach as “off and out of sight”; the policy explicitly bars watches from being worn on the wrist during school hours while allowing flexibility on where phones are stored, in part to respect student safety concerns expressed by students at advisory meetings.

Board members and student representatives discussed how to ensure consistent enforcement so teachers have cover and students and parents know expectations. The administration said it will work with principals and staff to clarify procedures and to provide training so that the policy is applied uniformly, rather than leaving enforcement to widely varying individual teacher practices. The board did not vote on the policy at the meeting; a second reading and vote was scheduled for the May board meeting.

The board also clarified that a separate administrative waiver process would remain available for medical or learning needs.","The board held a first reading of a revised student personal-technology policy that would extend the existing elementary phone/watch rules to middle school, tighten smartwatch limits and rely on teacher discretion for enforcement; public commenters asked for clearer language about storage, before/after-school use and teacher protections.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6261578,"District 41 presents new elementary schedule, adds daily PE and shifts staffing around kindergarten center",508,238000,746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e&start=238&end=746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3122504-296b30a0880754ec1d0cd6febd585f2e/thumbnail_238000.jpg","/articles/6261578/Illinois/District-41-presents-new-elementary-schedule-adds-daily-PE-and-shifts-staffing-around-kindergarten-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261578-4a0bbb71504b7b116bf0d73291a0369f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187774&Signature=dzE37s9F9tieUjrW8ARHEaN7-VSGutQGmLMNTQr3ydxa4s06Gy~WpIlU-2uRSNNElGzAaPC8TQzC0V1qyn93NCVIh0QA0tzEc8F-EfPkwxtHrKbIvAIWPChVx~aKbc4lnW6WH375QG93OuJRsMArGSLsvb90dvVI8vBaEzRW~cQVzWrNDpZrLCpsJM7Xz1uFbUDFe6bAhV13QXZwfQ21zdpNAb3JGHwRLA-htoYUcjzYx1dsi-pFY4SZBP7xG0NGizJ1LbBwKvRO8NMYaEtHiKb6MXxu0vdD4ogwERzgUfdcY7fcht63ubGDYv0a2KsX6OEKRyHWVGzxJgAqkCfW7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District 41 administrators and school staff presented proposed elementary schedule changes for 2025–26 that would give every elementary student daily physical education and redistribute staff to support larger buildings.

Curriculum staff said the most notable change is a five-days-per-week PE block of 25 minutes each day; one school (Lehi) will move from a 30-minute PE period to 25 minutes under the new plan. The revisions use 25-minute “chunks” so some specials can be paired (two 25-minute blocks make a 50-minute block useful for PLCs or combined specials). The administration introduced two template options, called Schedule A and Schedule B, and principals were given flexibility to choose which template best fits each building.

Administrators and principals said teachers and building-based leadership were involved at every step. Karen (curriculum coordinator, TOSA) told the board she met with principals and classroom staff to make the templates workable at individual buildings. Staff at Ben Franklin, Forest Glen and other schools described using the templates, then “filling in” academic time and Special Education schedules so co-teaching and resource coverage would work within each building’s layout and hallway constraints. Principals said building-by-building decisions allowed staff ownership and helped identify transition bottlenecks such as narrow hallways at Franklin.

District staff also said the kindergarten center — described in the presentation as a consolidated site for some kindergarten sections — has changed staffing options across buildings. Administrators said the center has allowed some specialists and district-level staff to redirect time to larger buildings (Churchill was cited) so that classes there do not need to “double up” on specials. The presentation said the kindergarten center enrollment was trending around 10 students (the district estimated up to about 12), and that staffing changes at the center would be used to support nearby schools as well.

Next steps: principals will continue work at site-based leadership teams (BLTs) to place core academics into the new day templates and to finalize minute-by-minute student transitions. District leaders said the templates will roll out for the 2025–26 school year; additional communications and building-level schedules will follow over the spring.

The board did not take a policy vote on the schedule during the meeting; staff framed the presentation as an update and a precursor to building-level implementation.","District 41 administrators and school staff described a new elementary schedule for 2025–26 that adds physical education five days a week, offers A/B schedule templates for buildings, and uses a kindergarten center to free staff time for larger schools.","actionData","errors"]

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