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Accomplishments cited: The superintendent reviewed 2021-era mission, vision and values and said the current school year closed many action steps under the existing goals. Staff reported implementation of intervention periods in every grade, culturally responsive teaching and leading professional-development time (PDT) aligned to Illinois standards, expanded social-emotional learning (class meetings and advisories), a math Planning and Design Team that led to curriculum adoption, and updates to K\t4 report cards to add standards-based clarity.

Schedule and instructional changes: The board heard that fifth grade had experimented with a 106-minute ELA block and a 53-minute block for math/science/social studies in the past year. Based on staff feedback and the time needs of the new math resource, the district will move fifth grade to a 70-minute math block (matching grades 6\t8), restore time for science and social studies on the AB cycle, and move choir at GMS to a before-school slot. Band instruction will be delivered within grade-level encore periods and Wind Ensemble practices with combined seventh- and eighth-grade students will occur before school on select days.

Multilingual and dual-language planning: A multilingual PDT made recommendations the board received for implementation in 2026\t27 focused on differentiated services for multilingual learners and planning for a two-way, 50/50 dual-language model. Amber Bogren, introduced earlier in the meeting as the new director of ML Services, is named as a lead on that effort. Staff signaled they will run professional development in 2025\t26 to prepare for the 2026\t27 implementation.

Math adoption training and timeline: Teachers have participated in spring and summer trainings for the adopted K\t8 math resources. The district scheduled trainer-led sessions again on Aug. 12 as part of opening-day activities.

Why it matters: The changes affect how instructional time is distributed across literacy, math and other content areas for upper-elementary and middle-school students, and the multilingual/dual-language plans define services for English learners.

Next steps: Staff will provide professional learning on culturally responsive instructional standards, finalize tweaks to the 5\t3 schedule, continue multilingual professional development and create a PDT for expanding standards-based report cards in grade 5.

No formal board votes were recorded on these planning items at the July 16 meeting; they were presented as updates and next-step plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCSD 46 Board of Education Meeting: July 16th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dr. Glickman and staff reviewed accomplishments under the district's strategic plan, described teacher training on new K\t8 math resources, and announced schedule adjustments for grades 5\t8 to increase math/science time and multilingual professional development ahead of dual-language implementation.","taxTitle","Grayslake CCSD 46, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",38815,"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},6166607,"District architects show media-center plans; student input shapes nature-themed finishes and fall bid schedule",393,968000,1361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c&start=968&end=1361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c/thumbnail_968000.jpg","/articles/6166607/Illinois/District-architects-show-media-center-plans-student-input-shapes-nature-themed-finishes-and-fall-bid-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166607-5cee62d0f396686cf2c10413e494bed6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770586941&Signature=Unb8z1lfXTH9SfSto3Gsld1kYXVD9-5gljXcf8ha-nlTNivrFOkhWx~EuPdxMciM4MDdhOjFXfl49gf19MvkJtex3RDMjo6wpCab1-PPYJYoRK02uIEMj2W0gGgCguhISftm-cjyxU7xM~PqhK7MFwIY7oohHuqIalqLGW1tYaxGXprC5YycHUa2yVksVaCXDjjCFysZYjJdjxgXKagjEqXkLTPvhdOCpyNV7l1dBWbIFJlhsqepxETwjMMgwvC0Jau2S-MahgpPfVvScCIbjJ~r9uAe42khyRH9wldyOCurrU9YqZoY1eCWzDOUu4aTKvloNfG0MTgrjj4bigMEpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from the district's architectural team and facilities staff presented an update on the Wold-led media-center renovation project at the July 16 board meeting, showing settled floor plans, summarizing student feedback exercises, and outlining next steps toward bidding and award.

The design team reviewed how floor plans were adjusted to reflect user-group input: for younger-grade buildings the large-group area and makerspace will be separated by an operable wall so spaces can combine for larger gatherings; for older students the operable wall will be placed between makerspace and STEM areas to support shared curriculum and larger group work. The team said sight lines for media-center specialists were moved to improve visibility of stacks, makerspaces and small-group areas.

Design process and student input: The architects said they ran two student workshops with older students (a middle-school group and a Park campus group), where students selected imagery and word-cloud themes. \"Nature, outdoors, earthy\" appeared as a common theme, the presentation showed, and the design team plans to translate that into distinct building identities (for example, forest, desert, oceanic themes) and finishes.

Budget and schedule: The architect noted the project remains \"right on track\" with the estimator's first cost and that alternates will be included on bid day to preserve flexibility. The team said they expect to finalize furniture vendor selection this month, form a design committee with 2\t3 staff members from each building to select finishes, and return to the board for a bid-award recommendation in November. Facilities staff also said media-center construction in some buildings is planned for 2026 and that summer mechanical work (boilers and chillers) at other sites is near completion.

Why it matters: Media-center renovations were included in the district referendum materials and are intended to update instructional spaces, expand makerspaces and STEM adjacencies, and create consistent, modern learning environments across elementary and middle-grade campuses.

Next steps: District staff will convene the design committee, complete technology and furniture selections, refine alternates, finalize a final estimate and request bids, then return to the board with an award recommendation in November.

No formal board action was recorded on the media-center presentation at the July 16 meeting; staff requested questions and will report back in the coming months.","Architects and district staff presented settled floor plans for the district's media-center renovations, described student workshops that produced a nature-oriented design theme, and said the project remains within budget with a bid award planned for November.",{"_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},6166612,"Board approves teacher and administrator contracts, adopts revision to policy set",70,879000,949000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c&start=879&end=949","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c/thumbnail_879000.jpg","/articles/6166612/Illinois/Board-approves-teacher-and-administrator-contracts-adopts-revision-to-policy-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166612-659d2ea1fe3991d4dd6a05ea6ab7016b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770586941&Signature=TXYk7850NZW6rS~rrd9br6U208ULjp-ZZ-YT42gAWeqPIFy9vN3fyk3LhU-IQgX~OnAFHFo6OmZQ~GjGD52YN6mQRPPhIIs3JIMtzrPexEaVHlz2bVGwRUXC8EVYRolkJkH949rbuknGSJlXF5Vou0tdLZZEW7Cq~QOUWmub9J8sARZYtcrg0zb6VgCrDyowqLjPG1szPBbfJ~FpcsqQj3~ITABtUy7TB1Y~z9HB~o1XQ5msq0qPmI60mc1ICbEYy0SgRNVRot3oVhoAbYYHzzwGrVKOURaJnmLcKU-B~j-G~aaeRGSIhdQG7-11wX1ck2cb3BKdwv1MtLmtusFw4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Consolidated School District 46 Board of Education approved three action items on July 16: an update to board policies identified as \"118,\" ratification of the Grayslake Federation of Teachers contract, and administrator contracts for the 2025\t26 school year. The board took roll-call votes on each motion; all members present cast \"Aye.\"

The board president called for a motion on each item and the items passed by roll-call votes with no recorded dissent. The board also approved the consent agenda and a personnel addendum earlier in the meeting.

Why it matters: The contracts and policy updates are material to staffing, compensation and operational planning for the coming school year. Chris Wildman referenced the contracts during the budget update and said the full cost of the Grayslake Federation of Teachers contract has been included in the 2025\t26 budget assumptions.

What the board did not do: The July 16 meeting recorded approvals by roll call but did not include separate public debate on alternatives or amendments to the contracts during that portion of the agenda. Additional contract details, including financial terms, were included in board materials distributed before the meeting.","At the July 16 meeting the board voted unanimously to approve board policies (118), ratify the Grayslake Federation of Teachers contract and approve 2025\t26 administrator contracts; votes were by roll call with all present board members recorded as \"Aye.\"",{"_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},6166616,"District finance director warns federal grant pauses could push 2025–26 budget to $2.1 million deficit",403,3716000,4119000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c&start=3716&end=4119","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415212-3608c7d78fffbea9dbe3958dbc48748c/thumbnail_3716000.jpg","/articles/6166616/Illinois/District-finance-director-warns-federal-grant-pauses-could-push-202526-budget-to-21-million-deficit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166616-87b6992838ce0a8c2323278077a719ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770586941&Signature=JB~0Yys-pfsCYPoaqL4NkVVYB4Y7aT7Qcosbw-kz6CYmcqmC90T3IGxQKDQIQ5pKvi39dDo9S11Qd1MW6vnGmgClHNIyOemM9Afm~fCFqlpyCzt60~9nV2-xb-849qPDTEamzJDoszSSoI6bXqmZJpK8KUTZVLuWA4vP9~wHUajolgNAxkkuRyXE1439lSZzXSHi20yNCAlkG~4R10DARa1q52ie-aXsQjMe7--AxVMUzA53lgX26s7mt1OiEgJnbS1fLfcNMmauNkwM2Frgdigdnf7vEuLZ0egh3a12XKW6tNk73mPuohulQU4UoBEoHZi2UaDzZWRjqXHlsmpzDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris Wildman delivered an update on the Community Consolidated School District 46 preliminary budget on July 16, saying the operating budget presented at tentative adoption showed an $1.8 million deficit and that reductions or pauses to federal and state grants could increase that shortfall to about $2.1 million. \"The current operating budget as presented was $1,800,000 deficit,\" Wildman said, later adding, \"If that is actually what we have, we're at $2,100,000 deficit.\" The budget will remain on public display through mid-September and the district plans a public hearing on Sept. 17 and a state filing on Sept. 30.

Wildman told the board the recommended budget now includes the full cost of the newly ratified Grayslake Federation of Teachers contract and that a state teacher vacancy grant allocation decreased from $185,000 to $123,383. He said several federal funding streams the district relies on'10including Title I, Title II, Title III and IDEA'10are uncertain because a federal executive action paused some grants and loans. \"We don't believe we're going to receive anything\" for Title III this cycle, he said, because a needed grant application has not been released.

Why it matters: Wildman said the district relies on federal and state allocations to plan multi-year programs for students, including special education services and language-instruction supports. He highlighted broader federal budget changes that may reduce Medicaid funding by 15% over the coming decade and could impose work requirements on SNAP, which in turn could reduce the number of students who qualify for free- and reduced-price meals and affect related program funding.

What the district will do next: Wildman said the administration and board will continue to monitor litigation and federal actions, prepare updated financial projections, and present a revised five-year outlook. He listed near-term process milestones: continued public display of the proposed budget, a Sept. 17 public hearing, and the planned state filing on Sept. 30. He also noted advocacy actions: the board received notice from the Illinois Association of School Boards encouraging contact with federal legislators, and one board member offered to help coordinate a letter or meeting with U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and state senators.

Questions from board members focused on the timeline and the impact on staffing and program choices. Wildman emphasized the uncertainty in federal allocations and said district staff will prepare scenarios with reduced federal revenue and report back.

Background and authority: Wildman reminded the board of the district's bond policy (4:20) guidance to maintain a general operating fund balance between 25% and 30%. The presentation included a slide-by-slide comparison of previous allocations, expected allocations, and actual allocations as of the meeting.

Budget context: With the funding uncertainties, Wildman asked the board to prepare for a possible $2.1 million shortfall in fiscal 2025\t6 and to use the finance committee calendar set for the fall to review long-range financing, audit results and preliminary budget recommendations. The district scheduled a finance committee session for Sept. 17 to receive a long-range financial plan update and a financing presentation from Raymond James, and an audit update from Baker Tilly on Nov. 19.

The board did not take a final vote on reductions at the July 16 meeting; Wildman said more work will follow as the district monitors state and federal developments and refines projections.","At the July 16 board meeting, finance presenter Chris Wildman said federal pauses in grant disbursements and reductions to state grants raise the district's projected operating shortfall to about $2.1 million and outlined next steps including a public hearing Sept. 17 and continued monitoring.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent outlines strategic-plan progress; tweaks to 5—3 schedule, new math resources and multilingual planning set for next year

District architects show media-center plans; student input shapes nature-themed finishes and fall bid schedule

Board approves teacher and administrator contracts, adopts revision to policy set

District finance director warns federal grant pauses could push 2025–26 budget to $2.1 million deficit