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Board members approved a proposed contract with Tyler Technologies for a student transportation routing software upgrade in the amount of $939,696. District staff said the vendor will provide training and implementation support and that the procurement is included in the 2025–26 operations fund budget.

The board also approved specialized student services contracts for speech and language therapy with a list of agencies and independent contractors not to exceed $3,084,840 for the fiscal year; administration read the providers and dollar amounts into the record. Staff said this expenditure will be charged to the education fund and included in the 2025–26 budget.

Other approved work‑session items included a purchase of student iPads from Apple Education, $125,150 (for specialized student services), and a proposal from Alpha Prime Communications for radio replacements in central schools and the Dream Academy totaling $80,604.76; both items were presented as included in the 2025–26 budget.

Board members asked clarifying questions about transition plans for the routing software and expressed support for the technology upgrades; no public opposition was recorded in the meeting minutes. Administration indicated the contracts are charged to the stated funds and will be implemented by the operations and student services departments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","U-46 Board Meeting - Sept 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board authorized multiple contracts and proposals in work‑session and consent items: a student transportation routing software upgrade ($939,696), specialized student services speech and language contracts (not to exceed $3,084,840), student iPad purchases ($125,150), and school‑safety radio replacements ($80,604.76).","taxTitle","SD U-46, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14976,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977635,"U‑46 board approves 2025–29 tentative agreement with DUIA",121,9665000,9786000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77&start=9665&end=9786","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77/thumbnail_9665000.jpg","/articles/5977635/Illinois/U46-board-approves-202529-tentative-agreement-with-DUIA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977635-b91866c2b2bd32db64f4dd5e39189785/orig.mp4?Expires=1771029813&Signature=Aq88Bh4qVaJKZU9PYmKXF1d0d-dtS0Ug1rgGTLTh67LbKv44MtSdMCAt6M~Ut5E8SfmK8Ml0U0v2ns0ghkwYzb-yizf8DSTg02L-J5TMU76Vi2q3NCHRt6q8XqVu5usnXM9CQZqgUfRGRqKTtnL305pHWfQaq6Y2ufp-n~VQVEMGk1hLcmYpa8gx89lmUzYgkW1~ZTvulb5842jKVc8LkxqFYsqO0xiVrwlnzhdQ2GjWfjEWo-0uPjSKoeg~iANxDVqNdaRIFcpDHtX7kpX4pxoeDtQWa0c7hE3Sd9AQcvS5nEDNlnvK3j1zic0blnarMIShrwzIegpIzdMrUXKuYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District U‑46 Board of Education voted Friday to approve a tentative agreement covering 2025–29 with the district’s employee association (identified in the meeting as DUIA). The board authorized the board president and superintendent to sign the tentative agreement.

Chief legal officer Tricia Olsen and Deputy Superintendent Lola Maistorovich presented the agreement to the board. During the public comment portion of the meeting one speaker, Jose Perez, identified himself as a district employee and commended the district and the association for reaching what he called a “just contract” after a long bargaining process.

Board members verbally thanked both the district negotiating team and the association for their work on the contract. The board approved the tentative agreement by roll call vote; the record shows unanimous approval.

The board’s action at the meeting authorized execution of the tentative agreement and contained no immediate implementation details read into the public record during the meeting; the administration indicated the agreement will be carried out according to the terms negotiated and returned to the board for any required formal ratification steps as appropriate under board policy.","The School District U‑46 Board of Education approved a tentative four‑year agreement with the district’s employee association (DUIA); board and administration thanked negotiating parties.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":78,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977640,"U‑46 Board adopts 2025–26 budget totaling board presentation amount",9512000,9633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77&start=9512&end=9633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77/thumbnail_9512000.jpg","/articles/5977640/Illinois/U46-Board-adopts-202526-budget-totaling-board-presentation-amount","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977640-ffa8517792529256ffd686c7b369b05b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771029813&Signature=FB1Y8PH1WARpOezNyRGnkrz6f8zOTn0ppFomKtnLWGR9CzhAOrJB28g1U8X~iILjXJ7R4KgNLxHxQQxopEfemDsPqa3eW8d5gOJMn-OcXs3pkGV0Ct87gfjXJnKgY0IY0-1xGmTjQMgJk5WYZRJPPo-2HmZPPgzADsz352vTiPO8teTyxZbvOT1clU5PfB-8WUN2qmK0yY9j5FuTmJpGL9IYyqtGeNCNvTZZbr2pvjOu6G-dAUHexbLKDGmJ~yp41KXb~u2YVx6rwLWn73rocllDpocv7hh77JNcq-akKsdtrZz8eHKCAMx-akrmtmStVqa9c0JtWb7ZSJnUmzSt6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District U‑46 Board of Education voted Friday to adopt the fiscal‑year 2025–26 budget covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Deputy superintendents and the executive director of finance presented the proposed budget and responded to trustees’ questions before the board moved to approval. Board members thanked finance and administrative staff for the effort involved in preparing the document.

Board President Melissa Owens called for a motion to adopt the budget; the roll call vote was unanimous and the board carried the resolution adopting the 2025–26 budget. Administration said the budgeted costs are included in the district’s education and operations funds as presented.","The Board of Education approved the school district U‑46 budget for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, following administration presentations and questions from trustees.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977646,"U‑46 expands early college, dual‑credit and career pathways; adds dual‑credit partnerships with ECC",1013,7135000,8148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77&start=7135&end=8148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77/thumbnail_7135000.jpg","/articles/5977646/Illinois/U46-expands-early-college-dualcredit-and-career-pathways-adds-dualcredit-partnerships-with-ECC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977646-1de809c28ce3893f8cda65acae8ef4fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771029813&Signature=nLP5-Rv1fdUCeUBse0hmu0J~y2FpBI30bNDY6l4gSpS03JoVlStpETTNIasBgWy5~OPlpb-XswbB5-5iZaZU2VfNNCw7Ou6Z8oEDRJz0rIgREqepDFcr~2eqEH6KeJxDDqLclCDPlTjOFhZoHPkHUdZwojv1xbHiyM5vBomT3RfeG~oGWQWz50MTBTO0DbCO9WgRa6wQ8tShAzQfc23XQLUOjJHhYIuYCf-S0hE3nP8D170PemzXoHFM~B76l5srAdnn7k5VIp9w0SKGJ4YPZJcnHY1ES2f9KH8bDcK3IFdXgXoddIKHukNRDTz-s4IzRdLyocjWIxdZh-fvhdFzLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School District U‑46 staff told the Board of Education Friday that the district is expanding early‑college opportunities, career pathway endorsements and support programs aimed at improving post‑secondary transitions.

District presenters described the PACE (Postsecondary and Career Expectations) framework, which embeds college‑and‑career preparation activities into middle‑ and high‑school courses and advisories. The district said PACE activities are present in English, social studies, physical education and health, as well as counselor activities, AVID classes, middle‑school advisory and freshman seminar curricula.

The board heard that a Career and College Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) requires a sequence of related coursework (two years/four semesters), six hours of early‑college coursework, college readiness in math and English, career experiences and a 60‑hour internship. District staff said approved endorsements currently include precision manufacturing and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and that the district is pursuing approvals in engineering and health care science (via Project Lead The Way), welding and a new fire science partnership with Elgin Community College (ECC). In 2023–24 the district reported 22 students earned a CCPE; in the subsequent year 43 students earned endorsements (all in CNA).

Officials said the district will add new dual‑credit courses for 2026–27, including ECC criminal‑justice courses and revised automotive dual‑credit aligned to ECC’s program, along with dual‑credit offerings in academies such as introduction to videography and introduction to business. The district reported more than 150 students have earned an associate degree through the full‑time dual‑credit program with ECC since the program began, and that average course success rates remain high (district reported about 79% of students earning a B or better in dual‑credit courses).

AVID program staff said 1,795 students are enrolled in the AVID elective this year; AVID students participate in college visits and leadership opportunities. The district also reported strong IB diploma results at Elgin High School: 12 of 13 enrolled seniors earned the full diploma last year. The post‑secondary success team noted expanded summer internships (124 students participated through a partnership) and record summer high‑school attendance.

Board members asked about supports in courses with lower IB pass rates; district staff said they are working on professional development for teachers and administrators and continuing frequent school‑level meetings to monitor instruction.

District presenters asked families to attend an Explore family night and the student Explore event next week designed to introduce middle‑schoolers to pathways, magnet programs and internship partners. No board action was required; the presentation was informational.","District officials reported growth in dual‑credit and early college programs, outlined the PACE framework for middle and high school students, described plans to expand career pathway endorsements, and summarized AVID and IB participation.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5977653,"U-46 gives progress report on multiple school construction projects, schedules Kimball completion for July 2026",1144,6650000,7794000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77&start=6650&end=7794","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5819551-f779ad73641b2591b6829da7277e4f77/thumbnail_6650000.jpg","/articles/5977653/Illinois/U-46-gives-progress-report-on-multiple-school-construction-projects-schedules-Kimball-completion-for-July-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977653-0735367cbc8d75bdffa85bfee68920a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771029813&Signature=YwHIpS~Ch3lCGEXWiQhoCHSGVPsHxny1vdv9u7uSBncUYhEdVrYLVy1X3ixzq-5yAG31j0UmveejzPOdruuV9Idq1XDNoT4j0SkYZ1u7px6rr~qL6rGR6DsfelE18B6pxIzrbjef3neVBx0m7yVCLk72Vu0XSqnZ4Rne2rwm8rbhiUOWl9d78tsz32bg-N5FkWlxX9ZvSgLTpBhx1g8~MDwEVd3C860ZRKwCFDVG48I8y26vrpJtM4xd1LNDkoYuYvmuVdBOrytaZmrNinLpSJqGbBWMNxRPA5uC-AhUjUg9X9Ph0oJSUEw-CHx9uepHaEDUlQmhg9ZNbqeR9bSRsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District U‑46 Board of Education heard a multi‑site facilities update Friday that outlined construction timelines, site design changes and next steps for projects ranging from middle‑school additions to a proposed high‑school stadium.

District staff described the Kimball Middle School project as the most complex on the schedule, with significant renovations to the existing building plus a roughly 50,000‑square‑foot addition. Administration said the addition is expected to be under roof by January 2026 and that the project is on track for completion in July 2026. Work this fall will focus on structural steel, additional masonry and interior fit‑out.

The update covered renovations at Kenyon Woods — where contractors have installed windows, ductwork and mechanical units — and the planning and design phase for two elementary schools, Century Oaks Elementary (Elgin) and Glenbrook Elementary (Streamwood). Century Oaks and Glenbrook, both built in the 1970s, will receive major renovations to improve circulation, security and accessibility. The district said it will add six mobile classrooms during the 2026–27 school year to relocate students away from active construction zones.

At Glenbrook, administration reported a competitive public bid opening on Sept. 18 that produced nearly 100 bids across 16 bid packages and said the district has requested a special‑use permit from the Village of Streamwood for site expansion. For the Century Oaks and Glenbrook projects the district said staff and families were generally supportive and that more detailed schedules, including anticipated ground‑breaking dates, will be provided in future updates.

The board also received an initial design preview for a new middle school to be built on the former David C. Cook site on North Grove Avenue in Elgin. District staff said a traffic study is complete and will be shared with the Northeast Neighborhood Association (NENA) and the city as part of the zoning and permitting submittal. Demolition of the existing building was described as the first major construction phase, with district staff not expecting demolition until at least spring 2026.

District staff described progress on other projects: the new elementary conversion at Illinois Park (including realigned access drives, an extended drop‑off area with capacity for about 60 vehicles, and a combined bus/staff parking area), and construction at a new Elgin elementary that will include a 120‑well geothermal system (each borehole about 500 feet deep). The naming process for the new elementary drew more than 300 nominations; the district plans a town hall Oct. 1 and said it will bring naming recommendations to the board Oct. 20 with action possible at the Nov. 3 meeting.

Finally, staff updated the board on plans for a new athletic complex at Larkin High School that would include artificial turf, a surrounding track, and seating for more than 2,000 spectators. The district said Elgin’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the project to the City Council, and that the council would likely consider zoning and code variances on Oct. 8 and Oct. 22. Staff said event‑day parking concerns were addressed in the submission with a satellite parking and shuttle plan for large events, and that typical varsity games are expected to be accommodated on site.

Discussion and board comments focused on thanking construction teams and on the logistical challenges during construction; several board members said they had toured Kimball and Kenyon Woods and appreciated staff briefings. No board votes or formal approvals were taken during the update portion of the meeting.

The projects sit at various stages of permitting, bidding and construction; staff characterized implementation risk as medium because multiple items depend on successful permitting, bid awards and coordination with municipal authorities.

Looking ahead, the district said more detailed schedules and contractor selection results will be presented at future board meetings.","District leaders updated the Board of Education on ongoing and planned construction across U‑46, including a 50,000‑square‑foot addition at Kimball Middle School, Kenyon Woods renovations, planning for Century Oaks and Glenbrook, a new middle school on the former David C. Cook site, and the proposed Larkin High School stadium.","actionData","errors"]

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U‑46 approves major technology and services contracts including routing software and speech therapy services

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U‑46 expands early college, dual‑credit and career pathways; adds dual‑credit partnerships with ECC

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