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Flossmoor SD 161 approves $2.8 million in budget amendments: $800,000 for Chromebooks, $2 million for Heather Hill work; $1 million transferred to transport
Summary
The board approved budget amendments to fund $800,000 in classroom technology purchases and $2 million for ongoing Heather Hill addition work, and approved a $1 million transfer from the Education Fund to transportation; administration said amended budget will be published for the required 30-day public notice.
The Flossmoor SD 161 Board of Education approved budget amendments and a resolution Tuesday that add $800,000 to the technology budget for Chromebooks and $2,000,000 to capital for work at Heather Hill, and authorized a $1,000,000 transfer from the Education Fund to transportation.
Fran (staff member) explained the $800,000 is for Chromebooks for teachers and students and the $2,000,000 covers construction bills for the Heather Hill addition that began after the district broke ground in February. “We will put the budget back out for a public view as we do with a normal budget. It has to be out for 30 days,” Fran said, adding the board is expected to adopt the amended budget at its first June meeting.
Board members asked whether the new Chromebooks will work with recently installed classroom flat-panel displays; staff replied that Chromebooks can connect but noted some staff computers require a Windows processor. Administration said staff members Dana and Leonardo can provide further technical compatibility details.
The board voted to approve the amendments and the transfer. Administration said bills have already begun arriving because work started earlier this year and the adjustments reflect actual cash flow needs for ongoing projects.
