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Morgazi told the board the district expects overall revenue to decline about 2.16% next year, with revenue composition at roughly 67% local, 26% state and 7% federal. She said federal Title funding remains uncertain and the tentative budget assumes about 75% of last year’s Title funds; if actual Title allocations differ, the district would amend the budget after the public hearing. Morgazi said operating funds show a projected deficit of roughly $719,000 driven largely by salaries and benefits, while a previously posted $8.9 million apparent deficit in all funds is explained by planned capital-project transfers already held in fund balances.

Board members approved the motion to place the tentative FY26 budget on display by unanimous roll call. Morgazi said the budget will be posted Aug. 1 for a minimum of 30 days and the board will consider final adoption at the Sept. 17 public hearing.

On routine business, the board approved accounts payable for July totaling $3,991,091.99 (educational, operations & maintenance, transportation, capital projects, student activity and other funds) and the June payroll of $4,198,508.12 by unanimous roll calls. Those motions were moved and seconded during the meeting and passed without recorded no votes.

During discussion of the bills list, Board Member Williams asked for clarification about a $58,000 payment to Seconds Matter for BluePoint system components. Administration said the district originally deployed a dual-receiver verification setup after three accidental activations locally (and five nationally attributed to signal or environmental interference). That redundant setup used components from multiple vendors and introduced signal-processing delays of as much as 22 seconds during tests. Administration explained the $58,000 invoice is for replacing the redundant hardware with a single, updated BluePoint system “guts” to reduce accidental activations and eliminate the latency introduced by the prior parallel systems. Staff said the district is purchasing the vendor’s newest system but did not represent a 100% performance guarantee; the board asked staff to check warranty and contract language and report back.

Williams also raised recurring homeless-student transportation costs, noting one bill exceeding $2,000 for students attending Bensenville schools while identifying as Addison residents and that district payments for homeless busing remain significantly higher than pre-COVID levels. Administration confirmed the district is legally obligated under McKinney-Vento rules to provide transportation where required and said they will continue monitoring costs.

Why it matters: The tentative budget determines what the district can spend on salaries, special education, transportation and capital work. Uncertainty in federal Title funding and rising transportation costs are risks that could require midyear adjustments if revenues fall short.

Provenance: First related transcript text begins at 00:09:20 with the tentative-budget presentation and closes at 00:40:34 with the motion to place the budget on display. Additional supporting lines on accounts payable and the BluePoint payment appear earlier in the transcript during the accounts-payable discussion.

Sources: Missus Morgazi, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Board roll-call votes recorded in the July 16 meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting July 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Education voted unanimously to place the tentative fiscal year 2026 budget on public display and approved routine accounts payable and payroll. Board members pressed staff for details on a $58,000 payment to Seconds Matter/BluePoint for a safety-system upgrade and raised concern about rising homeless-student transportation costs.","taxTitle","Addison SD 4, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",53762,"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},6745426,"Board questions $58,000 BluePoint upgrade after multiple accidental activations",80,152000,232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407553-0f6bc212120831acb11f677c854de764&start=152&end=232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407553-0f6bc212120831acb11f677c854de764/thumbnail_152000.jpg","/articles/6745426/Illinois/Board-questions-58000-BluePoint-upgrade-after-multiple-accidental-activations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745426-210628bdbaa2d947ad57d04bd49c6160/orig.mp4?Expires=1775227179&Signature=W6VkrkUu0lC0-ZCfE1ekklEHH0ZtDIE0Zsm1eOUDzMP4lLnKMGaQEnn3JotAo~wGfVaS0rw60mLdAnlOnWxUU2X9lOSc8R4bK6DcjVwwkBlChoHQOneQC8gi7Xhv1Tb-m453X3m~DslUo26HmRzj3EmXIu~mi1rLwvGtMPS2nGc3QK7xhOdeQkxx9Ld06jb~PYgdM-Cz8DxBQkdZfsXKiPZJqXXyAP~POD7pxPlgPxtiXjvKscDbzKBOARBnuXIpfnDrfmawZitrN~csFSWLoU2f~XMToWhW0~duIOVp83bnbVB38BjtA2g9iVYssW3sz6HaWv43z1ctZbfpyRl9lA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the July 16 meeting, Board Member Williams asked for an explanation of a $58,000 invoice listed on the bills report for Seconds Matter, the vendor that supplies BluePoint emergency-activation equipment. Administration explained the district originally implemented a dual‑receiver verification setup after several accidental activations believed to be caused by signal interference or environmental factors. That parallel system used hardware from two vendors and introduced verification delays of up to 22 seconds during drills.

Administration said it met with Seconds Matter and BluePoint and is purchasing updated hardware to move to a single‑system configuration that the district expects will reduce false activations and remove the delay caused by the previous redundant setup. Staff described the purchase as replacing the system “guts” rather than a full-system reinstall. When asked whether the vendor provides a performance guarantee or warranty, staff said they were not aware of an explicit 100% guarantee and would review contract language and report back to the board.

Board members expressed concern about the expense and asked whether the district, as an early adopter of BluePoint in Illinois, might receive a discount; staff said the vendor responded that the quoted price was the best they could offer. Administration committed to pulling the contract to verify warranty and service terms and to return with more detail.

Why it matters: Safety-system reliability and response timing affect emergency notification and verification procedures at schools. Board members requested documentation of contract terms and any performance or warranty commitments before considering further related expenditures.

Provenance: Topic discussion begins at 00:01:48 in the accounts-payable discussion and continues through the budget and contract questions; the relevant transcript excerpt begins at 00:01:48 and the board requested contract follow-up during later motions.

Sources: Board Member Williams; district administration (presentation and Q&A).","Board members pressed district staff about a $58,000 invoice for BluePoint/Seconds Matter safety-system components after staff detailed three local accidental activations and signal-interference issues. Administration said the purchase replaces a redundant dual-receiver configuration to reduce false alarms and latency.",{"_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},6745419,"Board approves Wesley HVAC project, hazardous crossings list and authorizes exploration of Old Mill School sale",81,2891000,2972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407553-0f6bc212120831acb11f677c854de764&start=2891&end=2972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407553-0f6bc212120831acb11f677c854de764/thumbnail_2891000.jpg","/articles/6745419/Illinois/Board-approves-Wesley-HVAC-project-hazardous-crossings-list-and-authorizes-exploration-of-Old-Mill-School-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6745419-545b2f980958a287ef3c5c87f3ae9337/orig.mp4?Expires=1775227179&Signature=Z9X99Uza1RsqoaNGGqBAbO4n0zDzo~oYTRXn6NfGYWo0yekwgttvB4vTjpiHTjmtQonLMd3agPToyJ39ftHzO5n23T96BrDAskJe4Xv2XES2xlsblxhfBz0pFSrpBG2HVC-wsR3R-OEEOV01nRQ5mwEefhEvMGUIsK1-ev0nD7NEE9fRcyFrKbdMBdaN1dtJeKldX9lb0SFrqA~5EMm8ynJbysIB6GnGTQtG50zfGu0jER2dGrj6QtWOIoLZexl0bppU5qiFlrHLclGdF9rqP0ODnXFWOqbU6OP6EVxM1ygL6CQyznW4q0lTfhE1F~AmhyK~ga6o7-fs4mqjeTKDHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Addison SD 4 Board of Education on July 16 approved several facilities and property items recommended by administration.

Wesley HVAC: With input from the Buildings & Grounds committee, the board approved contracts for the 2026 summer HVAC work at Wesley School. Administration described this as the fourth year in a multi‑year plan to replace elementary-school HVAC systems; the motion passed by unanimous roll call.

Hazardous crossings: The board approved the district’s hazardous-crossings list for the 2025–26 school year, which identifies locations the Illinois Department of Transportation classifies as serious safety hazards (for example, high-speed roads without sidewalks, dangerous intersections, or active railroad tracks). Administration clarified the IDOT list is controlled by IDOT and does not change frequently; residents or the district can request IDOT review of specific crossings and the district may add crossing guards internally where needed. Board members asked that the district publish a map or notice identifying where crossing guards are deployed.

Old Mill School sale exploration: The board authorized administration to explore options to sell Old Mill School (848 N. Mill Rd.) and surrounding land. The district completed an independent appraisal and leases to the DuPage Regional Office of Education ended June 30. Administration recommended studying sale options — through district procurement, commercial real-estate listing, auction or other means — and return with recommendations within one or two months. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Approving the Wesley HVAC contract continues a planned capital program that touches building comfort and safety; hazardous-crossing designations affect student walking safety and may require crossing guards or infrastructure requests; exploring sale of surplus property can produce revenue or reduce maintenance costs but may require community input.

Provenance: Wesley HVAC topic introduced at 00:48:12 and closed with roll call; hazardous crossings introduced at 00:40:34; Old Mill School sale discussed beginning 00:48:20 and authorized later in the meeting.

Sources: Missus Morgazi; Buildings & Grounds committee report; formal board roll-call votes.","The board authorized a fourth-year HVAC replacement at Wesley School, approved the district’s hazardous-crossings list as defined by IDOT, and voted to explore options to sell Old Mill School and surrounding land after receiving an independent appraisal.","actionData","errors"]

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Addison SD 4 places tentative FY26 budget on display, approves monthly payments and flags $58,000 safety-system upgrade

Board questions $58,000 BluePoint upgrade after multiple accidental activations

Board approves Wesley HVAC project, hazardous crossings list and authorizes exploration of Old Mill School sale