School Board Approves $9.3M Budget and Several Key Contracts for 2025-2026

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education convened on August 12, 2025, to discuss key budgetary and operational matters for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting began with the superintendent presenting a proposed budget for the CASE program, which reflects a 4% increase from the previous year, totaling $9,331,148. The board was asked to approve this budget, and no questions were raised during the discussion.

Following the budget presentation, the board moved on to several approval items. President Corbin reminded attendees that these items had been previously discussed in community meetings and weekly updates. The board approved a resolution to transfer funds within the amended fiscal year 2025 budget to comply with administrative cost cap rules.

Subsequent approvals included the renewal of the Microsoft 365 agreement for the 2025-2026 school year and the Adobe K-12 Creative Cloud renewal for $27,005. The board also approved a contract for Cambridge ACT preparation support services, amounting to $150,541.90, and a cosmetology service contract with Miss Roberts Beauty Academy for $138,700.

Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of the Vista Higher Learning World Language curriculum for $371,580. The meeting also included the scheduling of committee meetings for the 2025-2026 school year.

A significant item on the agenda was the approval of a settlement agreement related to a lawsuit involving former administrator Kevin Brown, which will resolve claims for $3,093,200.69.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the personnel report, which included various staffing changes. The board then moved into a closed session at 9:11 PM, with no further actions planned for the public session. Overall, the meeting addressed critical financial and operational decisions that will shape the district's educational offerings in the coming year.