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Dr. Rowling said core planning teams for academics and for PE/athletics continue to meet biweekly and that administration is soliciting end-user feedback through user groups and student panels at the four elementary schools. The district selected Cunningham Recreation to plan and install playgrounds, using GameTime as the manufacturer, and chose Batavia-based IFB as the furniture partner for Kaneland High School projects.

Upcoming work includes continued user-group meetings, development of playground layouts to share with stakeholders, and internal planning with transportation and maintenance departments. Dr. Rowling said construction of transportation and maintenance facilities is expected to begin sometime after the winter. Primary campus changes discussed include stadium expansion, movement of tennis courts and addition of a few parking lots; an on-campus fire‑training area is not included in the current budget.

No board action was required; staff will continue planning and bring refinements to the board as design details and schedules are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","D302 Sep 29 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff updated the board on planning for bond-funded projects, naming Cunningham Recreation (GameTime) for playgrounds and IFB of Batavia as the furniture partner for high‑school renovations.","taxTitle","Kaneland CUSD 302, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",60068,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":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},5972046,"Kaneland to award diplomas to life-skills students; cabinet to study retroactive recognition",180,4496000,4676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06&start=4496&end=4676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06/thumbnail_4496000.jpg","/articles/5972046/Illinois/Kaneland-to-award-diplomas-to-life-skills-students-cabinet-to-study-retroactive-recognition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972046-3d62f52dbb96d2fde9004f14e6d19014/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783921&Signature=CPt64vHbxJomquLw2DVOYH8kqUN-Htfwr7NSJRbmSrjDK01GzcMs~9CSFos6SfGipK72hxrgyo3etkTKiRZ6JvQSxB1c7mQ14nLJ0Ya9g04BfOrYSjuXWJkYSju9IjsZE~WgMuGupBed1hWXE8AHZWMpJnY06Nvsoyu8Mq1d2kFymaDn47ymotAPD9xkNcPDdNrr1LpouTpCt-kXrCCqTEOD-JJYyfbjmWPbk98lfEDJ3DsRQMt~GRodJ-sUm1XzhZ-d3MbatMzLFYEktY9TvhR0xvZ3vklhvikrbpn0oe6LWzJNPQNWn-fwNftGZVy6o3pD-tiN0g295FEveN7vkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kaneland staff told the board the district will begin awarding diplomas to students who participate in the district’s life-skills instruction program after four years of high school, replacing the previous practice of issuing certificates of completion.

Miss Eggleston presented the proposal and said historically these students—about 1 percent of a graduating class—received certificates of completion. \"Moving forward, Kaneland will be awarding these students with a diploma acknowledging their accomplishments in the same way as their typically developing peers,\" she said, noting the change aligns the district with surrounding districts and will be reflected in the student handbook and Kaneland High School course guidebook.

Board members expressed support for the policy change. One board member asked whether the change could be applied retroactively; Miss Eggleston said the cabinet had not decided on retroactivity but would discuss options and report back. The board expressed the sense that the cabinet should develop an implementation approach and return a recommendation; the discussion required no formal board action that night.

The change is intended to promote equity and to recognize the accomplishments of students in life-skills instruction. Staff will work with the cabinet to define whether, and how, diplomas might be issued for past graduates and to update district handbooks and guidance.","District staff proposed, and the board discussed, changing practice so students in life-skills instruction receive a diploma after four years of high school instead of a certificate of completion. The board asked the cabinet to examine how any retroactive recognition would work.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972050,"Kaneland fire chief reports staffing gains, rapid response examples to school board",756,3690000,4446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06&start=3690&end=4446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06/thumbnail_3690000.jpg","/articles/5972050/Illinois/Kaneland-fire-chief-reports-staffing-gains-rapid-response-examples-to-school-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972050-7ee9606401591df46d1d47bb2a96cb35/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783921&Signature=KVOrfZumafBjFkbQ2Pccr2or7ZK2GX-hWbXDVw6Rp3aLK3XF3o6~F4IyYyOZDLkXemhy3hI0k6HJ8jseKbHe0YbYYF7aJ-nEvqiCsXv1rAPyM~DQLDFPt8oLC7kmLhF0YghojtSvgeotEVJdfapYs47qKqj1K98CZDvFCu6cTj8sCZV9lLqClOwilG7vm4oTSciTwFjgFsykHneWbro~RMguVOkGvtPKkc0yFMNPYi8WYJI4vm0Onk9roYTSIxbijlC0YtllRe3MZfVKX25dVyhpTQXBal5X6Syz~j9QODTvVf~Ez3fjv8OSbDj1oyoLezsX0K2p-vBCodoiujmOrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Brittany Chase of the Kaneland Fire Protection District updated the Kaneland Board of Education on the department’s staffing, school coverage and recent responses. Chase said the department’s roster has grown from roughly 12 members in February to 31 now and that an additional wave of applicants is pending.

Chase reported EMS staffing currently includes two paramedics and 12 EMTs, with several additional personnel in training. The department now pays one EMT to cover Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and volunteer coverage supplements that shift.

Chase detailed two recent school-year calls to illustrate response: on Sept. 10 a medical call at the high school was reported at 9:35 a.m., the department tones went off at 9:37 a.m., the unit was en route at 9:38 a.m., on scene at 9:42 a.m. (a five-minute response from tone), and Maple Park ambulance—which serves districts 1, 3 and 4—arrived at 9:43 a.m.; the incident cleared by 9:59 a.m. Chase described a second call on Sept. 16 involving a small outdoor fire near the Fox Valley Career Center; Maple Park was training nearby and resolved the incident quickly.

Chase said the department donated an engine to the Fox Valley Career Center fire science program and that she expects continued collaboration on training and events. She noted Kaneland’s referendum succeeded while the fire district’s referendum did not; the district will work toward improvements and said any significant changes to mutual-aid agreements will be communicated to the board.

No board action was required; the presentation was an informational update and board members were invited to ask questions and contact the fire district with concerns.","Kaneland Fire Protection District Chief Brittany Chase told the board the department’s roster grew from about 12 to 31 volunteers, described current EMS staffing and daily coverage, and provided example response times to recent calls at the high school.",{"_32":100,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":101,"_40":102,"_42":103,"_44":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972053,"Board approves Fox Valley Career Center budget; enrollment steady at 386",391,3217000,3608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06&start=3217&end=3608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06/thumbnail_3217000.jpg","/articles/5972053/Illinois/Board-approves-Fox-Valley-Career-Center-budget-enrollment-steady-at-386","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972053-ee3ddedc5f8d808a9ed7de1666024f6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783921&Signature=Q8f19e-DnTVbKfvWAGn6XgG1L3TES3iTreQDVpJpfOt4ySYjTiF2xTA8qgbxADzGi2cihNNBcvNmw8Bcq02kVNMkHjEBvZXXRDlLUaZgdBFepnlL2ry~zv6B9J4FDF0W89hYbUGczp3OyyqA9Tbml-iZA4vgsqquZvph7BOvGi02yV8jomiHy-WsG7BPA-LAcgNsyTQPsIjF2BsmJ-1TJVNU1nxOe2yDgVDJDy3GPV7jVDcdT0tXtFqWsvyEbqn~v~O3ldIIv9t40G09lOpQ-TA99nTV7JIWXnHwJgHK-wWakjj8BKaI7Iw9B~o7n3tGP2-~mP6GRxRLmAoi~alc2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kaneland Board of Education voted 7–0 to adopt the Fox Valley Career Center’s 2025–26 budget, which the Career Center’s board previously approved at its Sept. 3 meeting. Dr. Bogan explained that Kaneland serves as fiscal agent and the board’s approval is required.

Dr. Bogan reported that Fox Valley’s 11th-day enrollment was 386 students, down slightly from 395 last year; member-district tuition contributions are calculated from that figure. The Career Center will receive $339,188 from the Career Technical Education grant and received an increase of about $18,910 in federal Perkins funding, bringing Perkins funding to $53,177. Those additional Perkins dollars allowed program materials for welding, automotive and electrical to remain funded while maintaining steady tuition rates for member districts.

Fox Valley’s final budget represents a 0.27 percent increase over last year—about $6,690—and is balanced. Dr. Bogan said the Career Center projects revenues will exceed expenditures by $10.63; the Career Center typically reconciles or returns unspent funds to member districts or applies them to operational needs. The board approved the budget by roll call.

Board members asked about tuition trends and membership; Dr. Bogan said tuition has risen only slightly and that, although one district (West Aurora) no longer participates, the remaining member districts have not signaled intent to withdraw.

The board’s approval allows Fox Valley to continue operations under the adopted staffing and program plans for 2025–26.","The board adopted the Fox Valley Career Center 2025–26 budget, which the Career Center Board approved earlier. Enrollment on the 11th-day count was 386; the budget is balanced and projects a small surplus.",{"_32":112,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":113,"_40":114,"_42":115,"_44":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972059,"Kaneland board adopts 2025–26 budget, cites transportation proration and one-time cash transfer",786,2434000,3220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06&start=2434&end=3220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5855651-aba1db5869bb82a17635d82f54475e06/thumbnail_2434000.jpg","/articles/5972059/Illinois/Kaneland-board-adopts-202526-budget-cites-transportation-proration-and-one-time-cash-transfer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972059-54ffa49fc601d726b960ff4559452f13/orig.mp4?Expires=1769783921&Signature=QepRZX3jF-3HZXUvPmjZwvSuDL1m3RPgUiWaACymGg2DRVEL03G~bNUGxUD2w6qAv8DHGvGJKVRHBaQRudxTmnMO0NDcydieiKIQfhdofrWGAKLBZSiFfpRGQsa5caO2hsD~GT7uwAbbp-kjyC2tORGT1xh4px5r7xDXZ5cLuI6hkGKUucpuDqymcZFzzIYCqO0VFkEFuv3OvEBHK2o-EsYiLaI8eX7T1mP47UYNHtUhHe4nDBixdsjtrlk~PmngcJe2scXeCDLVn82~cygEHI~E1jL5w19orIn0W1qFOx3QqL3I6zrMmM089Zw1l4uvXkUjaJZ4fcdA9-ufrycZeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kaneland Board of Education on Sept. 30 approved the district’s 2025–26 budget following a public hearing and presentation by Dr. Bogan, approving the operating budget of $77,900,000 and a total district budget of $115,900,000. The larger total reflects recording of bond proceeds in the capital projects fund.

Dr. Bogan told the board that the district’s operating deficit for the year is projected at $183,000, down from a prior-year shortfall of about $4.2 million. She said the district reduced overall expenditures by about 1.3 percent from last year and that only two of the four operating funds are projecting deficits. \"We did significantly reduce the deficit from that 4.2 to the $183,000,\" she said.

The nut of the discussion was transportation funding and a one-time transfer. Board members and staff said transportation reimbursements are being prorated by the state and remain uncertain. Dr. Bogan provided projected reimbursement figures of $1,600,000 for regular transportation and $1,500,000 for special education transportation and noted that if the state reimbursed at the full targeted level—previously described at an 80 percent proration—the district would be roughly flat. The approved budget also includes a $1,000,000 transfer from working cash into the operations and maintenance fund.

Board discussion acknowledged the difficult prior-year decisions that reduced the deficit and thanked administrators and union partners for help negotiating the district onto a more sustainable path. Board members asked whether the transfer would need to be repeated next year; Dr. Bogan said the goal is not to rely on another transfer and that the district will monitor and plan during the year for 2026–27.

Other revenue notes in the presentation: state foundation funding was described as essentially flat at $7,300,000; the district received a prorated teacher vacancy grant budgeted at about $66,000 (down from an initial allocation of just over $100,000); and the budget reflects the district’s local levy as the primary driver of operating revenue. Dr. Bogan emphasized the budget is a snapshot in time and may be amended if significant changes occur.

The board voted 7–0 to approve the 2025–26 Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 budget. The motion carried by roll call vote.

The approval sets the district’s operating plan for the year and commits staff to continue monitoring transportation reimbursements and other revenue streams; any material changes will return to the board for amendment.
","The Kaneland Board of Education approved the 2025–26 district budget after a public hearing and board discussion. The operating budget is $77.9 million, the total district budget is $115.9 million (reflecting recent bond proceeds), and the board projects a $183,000 operating deficit driven largely by transportation and operations and maintenance.","actionData","errors"]

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