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CFO Mike Francis presented the tentative budget and called it the start of an extended review process that includes the Citizen Finance Advisors and additional board workshops. Francis said the district projects total revenue of $355,500,000 for FY26, driven primarily by property taxes, and total expenditures of about $379,500,000. He said the district currently projects spending roughly $24,000,000 more than revenue next year, but added nearly $21,000,000 of that gap is the planned spend‑down in the Capital Projects Fund for previously approved construction projects (Steeple Run addition, Ranch View addition, work at Naperville North and related capital projects).

Francis outlined key budget elements included in the tentative figures: staffing changes presented in March (including an allocation plan for K–12 and special education), two additional full‑time equivalent positions in buildings and grounds, salary adjustments to seven positions, stipends for support staff mentoring, a leadership academy, a new K–12 literacy curriculum rolled out over three years (with the majority of those costs budgeted in FY26), and a flag‑football stipend. He also noted revenue outlooks: an estimated $11.3 million increase from property taxes tied to final tax calculations, an anticipated decline in corporate personal property replacement tax (CPPRT) distributions (projected down about 20%), and higher short‑term investment income compared with recent years. Francis said district staff are reviewing updated Medicaid reimbursement guidance and may adjust final federal revenue estimates for the adopted budget.

The board voted to place the tentative budget on display and schedule the public hearing; the administration recommended placing the budget on display May 9 and holding the public hearing on June 16. Francis reminded the board that by statute the district must adopt its budget by Sept. 30. Trustees asked that budget questions sent in advance be posted in BoardDocs and answered in writing ahead of future budget workshops.

The budget process continues with a Citizen Finance Advisors meeting May 14 and additional board budget workshops in May and June; final board action is expected at the June meeting cycle before the statutory September deadline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Naperville 203 Board Meeting 5/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Naperville CUSD 203 board voted to put the tentative FY26 budget on public display and set a public hearing date after a presentation by CFO Mike Francis outlining projected revenues, expenditures and staffing changes.","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},6247090,"Naperville CUSD 203 approves one‑year lease for temporary transportation facility after board raises notice concerns",385,5773000,6158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3213417-726718bc6a1a6b4c2b296e40c8d2fafa&start=5773&end=6158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3213417-726718bc6a1a6b4c2b296e40c8d2fafa/thumbnail_5773000.jpg","/articles/6247090/Illinois/Naperville-CUSD-203-approves-oneyear-lease-for-temporary-transportation-facility-after-board-raises-notice-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247090-ab589427b2ed1257a4f30c8a30e8fc07/orig.mp4?Expires=1773698894&Signature=jaiBk00UgC2h3vRbHXzKEnkdSU97RqtQgzcvVn58BoyYc-2Y6SlEUAnRA6o8zyD3RuXgbqtFvLG8Vm6yzzMfiLnbt5tKVIpgiDx97ejsj47Dra0w0VihdO-SKI2k0ONg3uFPxDkWHbpkRj6JcFG56GUt860QFciPvSvyGPOgpsjMI6au4nPhlCCwL6Kh7aoSraDHVnA9zLAylk~QBqPQczZvbhLZCUDzotXAF~LZWktot-NQAjZk3MotWNLN2CxRUg-sRL~8UewKnZbkjAlBBXzyGuKFz08t-Tm13EPUK4Fs5lSWrVZkZEftiWpd2UVS5rnS3hEJ-1ydcavE59y4-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Naperville Community Unit School District 203’s Board of Education on May 5 approved a one‑year lease for a temporary transportation facility to address deteriorating conditions at the district’s bus barn, despite objections from at least one trustee who said the board had insufficient time to review the contract.

Trustee Melissa Kelly Black urged the board to postpone approval, saying members — especially newly seated trustees — had only received lease documents late in the week and had less than an hour to review them. “The practice of presenting contracts and significant decisions at the last minute limits our capacity to engage in meaningful discussion and exploration of alternative solutions,” Kelly Black said during the consent‑agenda discussion.

Superintendent Dan Bridges told the board the district had been monitoring aging infrastructure at the bus facility and that new operational needs emerged that require immediate action. He said a property “immediately across the street” became available under terms the district found agreeable. Bridges said the lease term was one year, the space required minimal build‑out and that existing furniture was largely usable. To assist drivers crossing the street, the district plans to run a shuttle using one of its buses.

Board members debated the timeline and whether a more comprehensive facilities assessment should precede any lease; Bridges said the district had approved a comprehensive facilities assessment on Oct. 21, 2024 and that the new need arose after that work. Trustees voted by roll call: six voted in favor, and Kelly Black voted no.

The motion to approve the lease passed. Trustees asked administration to provide more detailed background on facilities planning and timing in future meetings so board members can assess long‑term options for transportation and facilities.","The Naperville CUSD 203 board approved a one‑year lease for an off‑site transportation facility to address problems at the district bus barn, rejecting a request to table the item for additional review.",{"_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},6247095,"Naperville CUSD 203 swears in four board members; Charles Cush elected president, Christine Gerke named vice president",419,4231000,4650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3213417-726718bc6a1a6b4c2b296e40c8d2fafa&start=4231&end=4650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3213417-726718bc6a1a6b4c2b296e40c8d2fafa/thumbnail_4231000.jpg","/articles/6247095/Illinois/Naperville-CUSD-203-swears-in-four-board-members-Charles-Cush-elected-president-Christine-Gerke-named-vice-president","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6247095-de545e30e6aedf989334aa0d75bbbb44/orig.mp4?Expires=1773698894&Signature=NZgFcHOkbXpTm458AbfsBRrVURZx36vJG5uw5tgphVG-OGEQZLU4IcElSAltcUnI6UwbBuhW7MvRHPu72WSJSVzDasnR8HjKhRTwTcq0JncMtkO760Vu14gCpmKpDj-3DZwPKhrXBM0YIeUKSzDkfglNdGN-90m3RlLiSjNhlO2E5Rhkl0rfVQLWlio0em6hP3XWFxR-cMjyNIvSbTWVDi3kCb3yrBGGIq2ZoapswbUo0MO8FWngUmswkGveS-L2V3mc7oEK3R4A7RJuIZmNZr8iLGrQLopVoBFpzIk12SpenXn4OyiVn2WPV-lCLSAowkLc35uWJNkhcSX5-c3M7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Naperville Community Unit School District 203 on May 5 administered the oath of office to four newly elected or re‑elected trustees and selected its 2025–26 leadership, electing Charles Cush board president and Christine Gerke vice president.

The board convened the second half of the meeting to seat Holly Blastick, Charles Cush, Amanda McMillan and Mark Wilinski. Mrs. Patton, the board secretary, administered the statutory oath of office. The oath referenced compliance with the U.S. and Illinois constitutions and obligations to the district and taxpayers.

The reorganization proceeded to the election of officers. Christine Gerke nominated Charles Cush for president; Cush received six votes with one abstention and was declared elected. Cush then chaired the process to elect a vice president and nominated Gerke; she received a majority of votes and was elected vice president.

The reorganization included brief remarks from the newly seated trustees. Mark Wilinski said, “I am just very grateful for the community and everyone who’s shown their support,” and Holly Blastick thanked supporters and family for campaign help.

Melissa Kelly Black made an alternative nomination for president, proposing Mark Wilinski during the nomination period and delivering a substantive statement that she said reflected stakeholder concerns about board responsiveness and transparency. Wilinski declined that nomination before the vote.

The board’s reorganization followed the procedure described in board policy 2104 and was conducted in open session with roll call votes. Superintendent Dan Bridges and administrative staff were present; Bridges and Mrs. Patton coordinated the oath and transition logistics.

Board members and administrators noted the transition marks the start of the new board year and several members expressed appreciation for outgoing trustees and for the community’s participation during the election cycle.","At its May 5 meeting, Naperville Community Unit School District 203 seated four elected members, administered the oath of office and elected Charles Cush as board president and Christine Gerke as vice president in the board’s reorganization.","actionData","errors"]

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Naperville CUSD 203 puts FY26 tentative budget on public display; board hears overview from CFO

Naperville CUSD 203 approves one‑year lease for temporary transportation facility after board raises notice concerns

Naperville CUSD 203 swears in four board members; Charles Cush elected president, Christine Gerke named vice president