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Superintendent Talley reports on mental health clinics, summer construction and staffing ahead of new school year
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Talley announced the district’s Indian Prairie Cares mental health clinics, summer construction projects across schools, near‑complete hiring for general education positions, and national awards to transportation partners.
Superintendent Dr. Talley opened the Aug. 4 meeting with a brief report noting the death of educator Nancy Young, for whom Nancy Young Elementary School was named, and then outlined operational updates ahead of the 2025‑26 school year.
Dr. Talley highlighted Indian Prairie Cares, a district‑run, equity‑centered after‑school mental health initiative (Community Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support) that provides no‑cost counseling in district schools. He said the program has delivered more than 5,000 free sessions within Indian Prairie and more than 13,000 sessions across 20 partner districts that have adopted the model. For the coming year, he said five CARES after‑school clinic sites will operate one day per week at Metea Valley High School, Neuqua Valley High School, Granger Middle School, Georgetown Elementary and Longwood Elementary. Dr. Talley said families can contact school social workers or professional school counselors for access information.
On facilities, Talley said summer work included flooring replacements at 12 schools, installation of secured vestibules at 11 schools, auditorium and classroom work at Waubonsee and other high schools, paving projects, and HVAC replacements. The superintendent said the administration will present a fuller building operations and capital projects update at the Sept. 8 board meeting, and that detailed images and project budgets are on the Safer Stronger 204 website.
On staffing, Talley reported that almost all general education positions have been filled and that hiring of teaching assistants has been strong though some lunchroom assistant positions remain open. He credited the HR team and principals for staffing progress and said administrators are continuing targeted recruitment for remaining roles.
Talley also recognized transportation service partner First Student: the Naperville location received the National Transportation Location of the Year award and regional manager Linda Andres received a regional manager of the year award. Talley said the awards reflect the long‑standing operational partnership between the district and its bus vendor.
The superintendent concluded by asking for a moment of silence for Nancy Young and by turning the meeting back to the board president.
