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Administrators told the board the bid came in from Oak Lawn Blacktop Paving Company of Mokena and said the vendor was actively working on other area school projects. The district recommended awarding the contract to that bidder. During discussion some board members expressed discomfort approving a contract when only one bid was received and asked whether the district should re‑bid. Administrators said the solicitation was open for the standard bid period and that re‑bidding might risk losing contractor availability and project timing.

One board member asked how unit prices compared with prior years; administrators said an apples‑to‑apples comparison was difficult because project scopes differed and that staff could provide those comparisons if the board desired. Another member noted that the responsible‑bidder requirements and other terms in the solicitation might have limited responses.

The board approved the award in a roll‑call vote with one “no” recorded. Administrators said work is likely to start in July and that the award covers the south lot and other specified repairs included in the bid documents.

The district said it will provide unit‑price and scope comparisons to the board if requested and indicated the work is intended to address maintenance needs before the upcoming school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MCHS BOE Meeting 5-21-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to award a $229,800 parking‑lot patching and seal coating contract to Oak Lawn Blacktop Paving Company after receiving only one bid; some board members questioned the single‑bid process and asked about price comparisons.","taxTitle","Minooka CHSD 111, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74222,"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},6230307,"Superintendent warns proposed Illinois rule to require two years of world language would strain district staffing",227,4169000,4396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c&start=4169&end=4396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c/thumbnail_4169000.jpg","/articles/6230307/Illinois/Superintendent-warns-proposed-Illinois-rule-to-require-two-years-of-world-language-would-strain-district-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230307-c5a122cd6578ba686fe467152bd3a1a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069555&Signature=nt0HFRtBwzfyQQ-ZU0pDBOY5~PPdUhXabzvb-8sgV~Y4thQ6x9S-CpwlDC96UbRS5T10icGysx0bxb8Ta37JksVxuJyrelEhlTLl4drNtQSlkBswM3zjqiX7nOjitH2PGG~lVFgu3XX8fDGT3DmesEU5rSGsMHeZa3d6HJxexuNAwoFMOrRqMQ-rRW7wHmlCASuhk0lAdcrILuhHeKDyU5yXTei8HtKZ7yklHkuPztTrnrMGi-~WPVjdH~IG3IKPAIJjdslS9W~1sHjpRFo7e9iG9fYgfhlA0WZ1hCSWCDwntPg8q1dnfA4EETyBDOA6Yr4pY6desjwXNr5cSYOq2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Minooka Community High School District 111 administrators told the board Tuesday that a pending change in Illinois graduation requirements could substantially affect course offerings and staffing if enacted.

Dr. Schiffbauer outlined a 2028 requirement in state statute that would mandate two years of the same world language for students entering high school in the 2028–29 cohort, saying the change “brings up a number of issues,” foremost among them teacher availability. Under the district’s current offerings—Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)—officials said complying while keeping existing course structures could require five to six additional language teachers.

“If we were just to stay with American Sign Language and Spanish…we would need anywhere between five to six additional language teachers,” Dr. Schiffbauer said, noting the law requires two consecutive years of the same language rather than mixing languages. He added that the requirement would likely force students to give up elective credits in CTE, art, music or other fields to fit the requirement into graduation schedules.

Dr. Schiffbauer and other administrators said many higher education institutions have reduced or removed two‑year language requirements, and they described the bill’s stated goal—encouraging college enrollment—as unlikely to be achieved solely by mandating language classes. He said statewide groups representing school districts and administrators were lobbying against the measure and that it appeared stalled in the Senate at the time of the board meeting.

Board members asked whether junior‑high work would count toward the requirement; Dr. Schiffbauer said currently it would not. Administrators and board members said the district will continue to monitor the bill and advocacy efforts by Illinois education associations.

The board did not take a formal position at the meeting; administrators said they will keep members updated as the legislative process develops.","Dr. Schiffbauer told the board that a state change requiring two years of the same world language for students entering high school in 2028 would likely require several additional language teachers and could displace electives such as CTE, art and music.",{"_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},6230311,"Minooka CHSD 111 board approves student handbook changes; board seeks follow‑up on implementation",1328,2176000,3504000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c&start=2176&end=3504","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c/thumbnail_2176000.jpg","/articles/6230311/Illinois/Minooka-CHSD-111-board-approves-student-handbook-changes-board-seeks-followup-on-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230311-7e5e79b7440212e0708d52a65c8750b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069555&Signature=Ya1m6rEbsLdX2p-5QkqmpQ2xCpya8TcaTL9TfshOBdX8dIp8F9zfHsTIbcWF1bw4PJ2KHpng~1o0iDj14thhPBaICd3oAGy~tdwclzaNoP-48Jzd0baxg19sHTICsSaAiW7nlhI3bxmivLfJV3q2d2wv~nhDxYC6pUgV9qROXU9i0urqDsE0VWp9ry0TVa~rQOgl976aoPu8xF5W-Ja72f-kpyJRS0oRy-kUW7kw7jCeO~lZouylgAiomXhXJSsBT5TmLaBMib5dcpaPnGRN4IgQW5pnZXvuIbN7Sx0WmRVKz-VqN~Cbjvn8TgGZhT9Fp~iNWophUxwCVjwhD2xCGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education approved revisions to the 2025–26 student handbook on Tuesday, changes administrators said mainly update the district’s dress code and clarify cell‑phone use in classrooms.

Administrators said the handbook language was revised to better match current practice and align with recent state guidance. The cell‑phone policy was clarified to make explicit that teachers may exercise discretion on phone use in class; district officials also noted pending state legislation could prompt further changes.

Board members repeatedly pressed the administration for measurable implementation and accountability. One board member asked, “How do we know where we’re at now and where we want to be and how do we measure that?” Dr. Schiffbauer responded that the district will present progress reports over the coming year and that department leads will build specific action steps tied to the strategic plan.

The board approved the handbook revisions on a voice vote. Administrators said they expect additional statutory changes from Springfield that could require further edits, particularly on phone policy.

The handbook approval covers student conduct rules and procedures that will govern the district in the upcoming school year; administrators asked parents and staff to watch for future updates if state legislation is enacted.","The Board approved revisions to the 2025–26 student handbook — including dress code and cell‑phone clarifications — while asking administration for clearer implementation and accountability steps.",{"_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},6230316,"Minooka CHSD 111 board adopts five‑year strategic plan after community workshops",1230,2240000,3470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c&start=2240&end=3470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442364-d3c3e3be7e96bd34e706e87b6fe5863c/thumbnail_2240000.jpg","/articles/6230316/Illinois/Minooka-CHSD-111-board-adopts-fiveyear-strategic-plan-after-community-workshops","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230316-b62488b499e40e713eced3ec2fc41583/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069555&Signature=Q6wcAOISjagmUkja422nLY-wyZdWNGvpTxinUxRlDT23EJlXkuo4SoVVvG78AOJGowNkVojQyuEoFkAmBI~8tcoiWp4PtmMBBBBkz6jVjHdaw8SI22Vt61~WADtr~9LVWloI7TtodDACZhs5v1~hgv2RWLU-HHGaZiPQXyablclCzr6mf3i13mS1VDzfctYCuqpQpFRtyg-q6vDvNETNZycasYYEvLBGoi4XWzhvROUEXaJQhRzuzDQYvKZypgibRCbyX4MPIVuSWeU8zNuxGIK9qwhpkQmKsL0kgBAz8x4VAmgPLFlfj~JK4jj-AFEAlA~dZVn~qf9pzOrq938iHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education on Tuesday voted to adopt a multi‑year strategic plan that sets goals for community relations, finance and facilities, human resources, curriculum and instruction, and student supports.

The plan, developed from two workshop days and an accompanying survey of students, staff and community members, lays out goals and action items the district will pursue over the coming school year. Dr. Schiffbauer, the district superintendent, said the workshops produced “a lot of great conversation” and that the plan will guide administrative work going forward.

Board members and administrators emphasized the plan’s focus on practical actions. Under community relations, the district will pursue expanded partnerships with local governments and develop an annual community newsletter available in print and online. The finance and facilities goal calls for a five‑year infrastructure assessment and department‑level budget plans tied to student learning outcomes. Human resources goals include streamlining hiring and onboarding processes and reviewing compensation and benefits to aid recruitment and retention.

Curriculum and instruction goals center on expanding access to Advanced Placement, dual‑credit and career and technical education courses and strengthening college and career partnerships. The student‑focus objectives include using part of the district’s extended third‑block time on early‑release days to assess student needs and creating a representative student advisory group for each grade.

Several board members asked about implementation and accountability. Dr. Schiffbauer said the district will present year‑end reports on steps taken toward each goal and suggested quarterly updates to the board. “We’ll present on each of these goals a year from now,” he said, adding the administration can provide interim progress reports during the school year.

The motion to approve the strategic plan passed on a voice vote. Board members said they expect the plan’s department leads to bring specific action timelines and metrics back to the board as the year progresses.

The plan’s adoption sets the district’s priorities for the next cycle and the administration said it will return with implementation milestones and periodic updates to maintain momentum.","The Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education voted to adopt a multi‑goal strategic plan after two community workshops and a survey; the plan sets goals for community relations, finance and facilities, human resources, curriculum, and student focus with annual reporting promised.","actionData","errors"]

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