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List of approved actions (selected):

- Approve list of bills in the amount of $39,208,497.82. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Motion read at 9282.425; roll call recorded at 9302–9313.)

- Approve consent agenda (personal reports, workers’ compensation cases, minutes, resolutions and various contracts and permits). Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Consent read at 9142.04; motion/roll call at 9242.0205–9255.035.)

- Approve 2026–27 Board of Education meeting schedule. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Presentation at 9315–9340; roll call 9348–9357.)

- Adopt resolution approving surety bond of treasurer. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Presentation 9358.79–9383.81; roll call 9390.835–9400.114.)

- Approve five‑year multiyear performance‑based employment contract with Superintendent Suzanne Johnson, effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2030. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Motion read 9598.8955; roll call 9666–9677.)

- Approve change order: Plant Operations — Elgin High School pool upgrade and bleacher replacement, Project No. 247. Change order to Omni Construction Group, amount not to exceed $459,005. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. (Item moved to discussion action earlier in the meeting; motion read 9863.19; roll call 9880–9891.)

- Approve contracts and proposals (board reviewed in work session):
• Pitney Bowes — postage proposal, amount $50,000 (funded from O&M; 2025–26 budget). (Presented 11942.681.)
• Newsela Inc. — professional learning/online formative assessment platform, amount $59,400 (education fund; 2025–26 through 2026–27 budgets). (Presented 11981.185.)
• Elgin Community College — room rentals for teaching/learning, amount $140,000 (education fund; 2025–26 budget). (Presented 12025.64.)
• Form Plastics — food and nutrition equipment (meal packaging lines), amount $323,309.70 (operations & maintenance fund; 2025–26 through 2029–30 budgets). (Presented 12067.064.)
• Hudspeth Bailey — professional learning consultant (office of schools), amount $79,200 (education fund; 2025–26 budget). (Presented 12169.41.)

- Motion to move into closed session to discuss a range of matters (student disciplinary matters, litigation, personnel, property, audit/ fraud reviews, collective bargaining, and other listed items). Motion passed by roll call prior to the earlier closed session. (Initial motion and roll call recorded between 1114.44 and 1177.7; the board later recessed to closed session at 05:46 PM and returned at 07:03 PM.)

A note on votes: The roll calls included the following board members by name: Miss Kirk, Miss Khan, Miss Martin, Miss Nolan, Miss Schwartz, Miss Thomas and President Owens; roll calls shown for the recorded actions were unanimous in the transcript sections that recorded them.

Documentation: The transcript and agenda indicate staff will bring attachments, contract exhibits and resource proposals back to the board for ratification or formal adoption as needed. Several items presented in the work session (for example, curriculum proposals and detailed policy updates) will return on future agendas for final action and funding authorization.

Ending: The meeting adjourned after a second closed‑session period and an official roll call to adjourn at 9:58 PM.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","U-46 Board Meeting - Aug 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 4 meeting the School District U‑46 Board of Education approved its list of bills, a five‑year superintendent contract, a change order for Elgin High School pool and bleacher work, multiple vendor contracts and the consent agenda; roll calls were unanimous on recorded items.","taxTitle","SD U-46, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14976,"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},6447656,"U‑46 presents magnet academy curriculum updates, proposes PLTW and dual‑credit courses",420,11220000,11640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8&start=11220&end=11640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8/thumbnail_11220000.jpg","/articles/6447656/Illinois/U46-presents-magnet-academy-curriculum-updates-proposes-PLTW-and-dualcredit-courses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447656-14a0012bdabae9147b460feb66b56f12/orig.mp4?Expires=1773658699&Signature=JyCZS3Zs3opOoj8jEP~XYvo7lUrwElc9qVHH5fG5NfMoINLQV0B3o3vEgaMffwLuPF1--PS4qltgfB~0w~Q4Ymyk70CHbQHijiI06M5iM~EEMMte03RO~T-e8oxwfr-VxpMj7u9eh7CV4eaeIR4jNWb1bAVS2n~QaQdRXMlWoTuPy4HYyndng0W9PKMloqHU3c4CfotXZKfwg0bAh9OY2sI5I7553jOB~X7wWayroGks2zihPiWLbCkfbO0NzsXnrWR13HR7X2cB2MovYsccorzkSs6URFm6owwtqaAGJ9ZGkyHKpgNjpgqtWKKEWsRMPMt311lYZjYjp5rSScylhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School District U‑46 staff presented curriculum proposals Monday for the district’s magnet academies that would adopt new Project Lead The Way (PLTW) engineering courses at Bartlett High School’s STEM Academy and introduce Elgin Community College‑aligned dual‑credit courses at Streamwood (Lehi Academy) and South Elgin (Beacon Academy).

The Department of Post‑Secondary Success and the academies recommended classroom materials, assessments and teacher resources required for PLTW and ECC dual‑credit alignment. Presenters said PLTW courses would replace existing electives (for example, PLTW Engineering Essentials to replace Integrated Technology for ninth grade at Bartlett) and add new eleventh‑grade offerings such as PLTW Aerospace. The proposals also recommend entrepreneurial and business dual‑credit courses and communication/design courses for Beacon Academy.

Why it matters: Adoption of PLTW, updated equipment and dual‑credit agreements can expand students’ access to industry‑aligned coursework, early college credit and potential career pathways. The board was told the changes align with the district’s strategic goals for career pathways and postsecondary readiness.

Costs and timeline: Presenters provided a cost breakdown for textbooks, hardware and materials tied to recommended resources and said implementation work would begin in 2025–26 (acquiring resources and training) with mandatory implementation in 2026–27. The district emphasized that high‑school teachers would deliver the ECC dual‑credit courses on high‑school campuses under the existing memorandum of understanding with Elgin Community College.

Questions from the board: Board members asked about teacher credentials for dual credit, scheduling impacts for student electives and whether junior‑year course sequences permit students to take more than one year‑long elective in a pathway. Presenters said the goal is to keep dual credit on high‑school campuses staffed by U‑46 teachers credentialed for ECC requirements and that scheduling adjustments at Bartlett shift elective requirements to provide options for students in grades 10–11.

Next steps: The proposals were presented for board review; presenters said they will return as separate agenda items for adoption and funding authorization.

Ending: Administrators said the expected outcome is more students earning industry credentials and early college credit and enhanced alignment between magnet academy curricula and local college requirements.","District staff presented proposals to adopt Project Lead The Way engineering courses at Bartlett STEM Academy and new dual‑credit offerings aligned with Elgin Community College for several magnet academies; implementation and resource purchases were proposed for 2026–27.",{"_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},6447661,"U‑46 board approves five‑year performance contract for Superintendent Suzanne Johnson",480,9360000,9840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8&start=9360&end=9840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8/thumbnail_9360000.jpg","/articles/6447661/Illinois/U46-board-approves-fiveyear-performance-contract-for-Superintendent-Suzanne-Johnson","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447661-e20d365e1e33af28e5dcb893de95f4d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773658699&Signature=Ozx9j0T-A5XgR-mrhox8yMapU3or~aypweOoXdQRa33gVBwS27FJ-n~NGDO9zBtVXtQPj07NGMdlI3oDulExh76ClXVcqEVJBwpbm-llYTh7I4UHFKRCX6OCMBVmOKdfaHcRXUvjRvimCdCEgZ8QVa4o1lo5dAr7rgahcftZxNriffvgUF80R0wZ~DF1kdU4FctKWktlgIBKQGGne2WwmCTsa0kOTWhkkA5lYDZDYKjH5F51jCTSU4E~u9WC-OPtPXigUJQcJRMif5MN-6H1JZLS6oM06E6O3P81IEseEYGtCVqD80OE0MXv1x4P~d1mPARfGYYmTzBGepoBDVe3EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District U‑46 Board of Education voted Monday to approve a five‑year, performance‑based employment contract with Superintendent Suzanne Johnson, extending her employment through June 30, 2030.

Board members said Johnson had met the goals in her initial agreement and that the new contract aligns superintendent performance goals with the district’s recently adopted strategic plan. The district cited priorities that include foundational literacy and numeracy, academic growth and mastery, school climate and culture, and student preparation for life after K‑12.

Why it matters: A multiyear performance contract sets explicit goals and metrics for systemwide priorities and gives the board a framework to assess district leadership over multiple years. The board said the contract will require the superintendent and board to determine annual metrics tied to the strategic plan (the presentation referenced a goal that moves toward 90% attendance under a goal labeled 2a).

What the board said: At the meeting the board praised Johnson’s two years of leadership and said she had “satisfied her established goals,” citing initiatives such as the Unite U‑46 facilities plan, revisions to the five‑year pathways plan, and development of a new strategic plan. The resolution approving the contract passed by roll call vote with all board members recorded as yes.

Vote and next steps: The board moved, seconded and carried the resolution (roll call recorded: Miss Kirk, Miss Khan, Miss Martin, Miss Nolan, Miss Schwartz, Miss Thomas, President Owens — all yes). The contract is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030; the contract text and specific annual metrics were described as an attachment to the resolution and will be implemented during the contract term.

Ending: In brief remarks after the vote, Johnson thanked the board and district staff, called leadership continuity “a powerful foundation for meaningful progress,” and said she looked forward to continuing district work under the board’s vision.","The School District U‑46 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a multiyear, performance‑based employment contract for Superintendent Suzanne Johnson covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":91,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6447665,"U‑46 begins planning for boundary realignment and moving sixth grade to middle schools",6240000,6720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8&start=6240&end=6720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8/thumbnail_6240000.jpg","/articles/6447665/Illinois/U46-begins-planning-for-boundary-realignment-and-moving-sixth-grade-to-middle-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447665-1ce4fb9f2804f3aaf4fefe3eeb1896ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1773658699&Signature=KzQf3lbh45~YSwIfGV7SttqrntqbG15JkXjQOcUQKkBvwnGBTI4aNmmGoYhharcopWUjqsNlL4L4NVPtj809XwHEgFzK-YHWldoeFkxkUdZo2lb~xJm41NKN9CJ-euHgFZqFPBpVB0eqjVZfQAsIJcNk~SxgjxqN3~NuqcLwY-pHKLkYPBK-nW7nC~~SWFB9gNidJppYsY~FmdWhmSYwLctfkgf2tSZ74F7kdr6Y4WqXCVnlgmgFCOLtlWz3snSQy6qP~xd1hCkDRx5yqd9aHmpwOk1O9avyptT73wbilSqoCH5kkFgqSrXOaapD3aLcnB7wnLWiRhmzIuaxjsQ00g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School District U‑46 administrators presented an update Monday on two major transitions planned for the 2026–27 school year: a boundary realignment affecting many students and families, and the movement of sixth graders from elementary schools to middle schools.

Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Lola Mysdorovich told the board the district has “finalized feeder patterns and program locations” and confirmed middle‑school space planning for incoming sixth‑grade cohorts. The presentation said the district’s focus this fall will be outreach, engagement and readiness, with community forums and school‑assignment letters to be sent to families later in the fall.

Why it matters: Changing boundaries and shifting a grade level affect where students attend, how schools balance enrollment, staffing needs, transportation and students’ access to programs. Administrators framed the work as an equity and access exercise intended to balance enrollment and support “community cohesion.”

What administrators said: Mysdorovich said the district has coordinated with multiple stakeholder groups, finalized course selections and middle school transition plans and will start staffing work and more detailed planning this year. She said the residency‑exception process is expected to open in early to mid‑November and that families will receive assignment letters this fall so they “know where they’re assigned to for next school year.”

District scope and timeline: The presentation described outreach tools including community forums, highlight videos and events; monthly board updates on staffing, school events, programs and facilities were promised. Administrators said current planning began in prior years and that the work will include course‑selection mapping for both incoming sixth graders and current fifth graders.

What was not decided: The board received the informational update; no boundary maps, final assignment lists or policy votes were approved Monday. Administrators said further details will be shared as planning continues and that the board will receive monthly updates.

Ending: District officials told the board they will “work to ensure a smooth transition for everyone” and asked for the board’s continued feedback as they implement outreach and staffing plans through the next two school years.","District officials told the board they have finalized feeder patterns and are preparing outreach, assignment letters and transition plans for a districtwide boundary realignment and moving sixth grade into middle schools in 2026–27.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6447670,"U-46 paraeducators urge higher pay and staffing as school year nears",2220,6840000,9060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8&start=6840&end=9060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5527863-e0e0228953a2eb013e585052f39d44a8/thumbnail_6840000.jpg","/articles/6447670/Illinois/U-46-paraeducators-urge-higher-pay-and-staffing-as-school-year-nears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6447670-81f7e4df903960a0f93efde097811935/orig.mp4?Expires=1773658699&Signature=RXpcbY5UbNQHlEXSG7SPENZ~xhBGn4Vabd2iDnIG7r~EmGGML~Ll7hXtqaN9BctEbmPRJiuSsT8Y9Ys5YrfO0BmwvSaOJZprgLjNPGCxY0vRL5XfbgpssEVbTi~BkGfUMiEeQGJZO9EFxgcYN13BMULb36~7a2Z6AT277Vy9NZ2nOFLqMqDMVHK2bBjoF0zqc7K16lm7SKQxL2h8q9ANDyhduaxvMzY0rQTfKG4gxnpXa-jy5DMnzwR-OEsDXA48cDHa18lE3INAklPwF-ISrzI72SCIKbxZPyC--gVOM6JeSqbb90qS3QEosi74TGOPuSwvW0sy-TZoi6JgPUQO4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A group of more than a dozen current and former School District U‑46 paraeducators and educational support professionals used the board’s public‑comment period Monday to press the district to raise hourly wages and address vacancies that speakers said leave students without consistent support.

Speakers said low pay pushes many paraeducators to take second jobs, hampers recruitment and retention, and affects the classroom supports students receive. “One job should honestly be enough,” Tina Pizzitola, president of District U‑46 Educational Assistance (DUIA), told the board. “We are asking the district and this board to make the decision to support our students by supporting us.”

The comments came during the board’s August 4 meeting as the district readied schools to reopen next week. Workers said they value the work but cannot live on current wages and cited recruiting difficulties: “There are currently over a 100 vacancies for paraeducators in our school district,” Pizzitola said. Several other speakers — including Jose Perez, Michelle Baldwin, Miguel Ochoa, Devin Graff and Delona Yukas — described juggling additional work, living paycheck to paycheck and, in some cases, relying on a partner’s income to make ends meet.

Why it matters: Paraeducators provide many direct services — one‑on‑one support, small‑group instruction and specialized assistance — that district presenters said are critical for students with individualized learning plans. Several speakers said losing paraeducators reduces the district’s capacity to meet federal and state requirements for special education and to sustain routine interventions that improve reading and math scores.

What speakers told the board: Jose Perez, who said he has worked as an educational support professional since 2019, described paraeducators’ role in student progress and family trust. Library paraeducators Michelle Baldwin and Michelle Bach recounted working across grade levels and witnessing measurable gains when students receive sustained adult support. Miguel Ochoa and others described the physical, emotional and financial strain of the jobs and the need for district programs such as Horizons for You, which some speakers said might help with college costs or career advancement.

Union representatives pressed the board ahead of contract negotiations. “We are a group of dedicated professionals who have chosen this career path,” Pizzitola said. “Data shows that there is a worker shortage. But in truth, there is also a wage shortage.”

District response in meeting: The board did not respond directly during public comment; the board’s rules posted with the agenda note that members listen but do not answer questions during public comment. Several board members later thanked staff for their work preparing for the school year but did not announce any immediate changes to compensation policy during the meeting.

What was not decided: No formal action on pay or a contract took place Monday. Negotiations and any formal proposals would occur outside the public‑comment period and be brought forward through the district’s bargaining process or future board agenda items.

Ending: Speakers said they came to make faces and stories visible before contract talks begin. “Everyone here has a story,” Devin Graff told the board. “Think about people who have $20 left in their checking accounts.”","More than a dozen paraeducators and support staff told the School District U‑46 Board of Education that low wages force many to hold second jobs, and they urged the district to raise pay during upcoming contract negotiations to fill more than 100 vacancies.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: U‑46 board approves contracts, bills and change order on Aug. 4, 2025

U‑46 presents magnet academy curriculum updates, proposes PLTW and dual‑credit courses

U‑46 board approves five‑year performance contract for Superintendent Suzanne Johnson

U‑46 begins planning for boundary realignment and moving sixth grade to middle schools

U-46 paraeducators urge higher pay and staffing as school year nears