District 28 approves consent agenda, facilities repairs and equipment purchases; tentative budget amendments discussed
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Summary
Board approved minutes, consent agenda, finance report and four buildings-and-grounds projects (Greenbrier pavers, district backflow devices, two pickup trucks, MBJH roof replacement); staff noted tentative amended budget updates and a $20 million district commitment tied to the referendum.
The Northbrook School District 28 Board of Education approved routine minutes and its consent agenda, accepted the finance report through February and voted to proceed on four buildings-and-grounds purchases and repairs during the meeting.
Jessica, the district finance officer, told the board the finance packet shows about 60% of the budget expended and 62% of revenues received through February, and that the cafeteria had a modest surplus. She also noted the district will amend its tentative budget to align grant budgets and project costs; in discussion, she confirmed the referendum included a district commitment of $20,000,000 and that bond proceeds will not be available until after July 1.
Under buildings and grounds, the board approved work to repair sinking permeable pavers at Greenbrier, addition of reduced-pressure-zone (RPZ) backflow devices at district schools, purchase of two pickup trucks via state contract, and a roof replacement at MBJH. Each project vote passed by recorded voice vote of board members in attendance.
Votes at a glance
- Approve regular and closed meeting minutes (March 11) and a policy meeting record: approved (voice vote; ayes recorded).
- Approve consent agenda (includes administrator contract renewals and other consent items): approved (voice vote; ayes recorded).
- Accept finance report (through February): approved (voice vote; ayes recorded). Jessica said the district is at roughly 60% of budget expenditures and 62% of revenue through February.
- Greenbrier permeable paver repairs: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).
- Addition of RPZ backflow devices districtwide: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).
- Purchase of two pickup trucks via state contract (to replace aging fleet): approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).
- MBJH roof replacement: approved (motion passed; ayes recorded).
Board members asked routine procurement and timing questions; one member clarified why the district was paying architect fees now rather than waiting for bond proceeds. Jessica said architect and some preconstruction costs have been covered from operating funds while the district waits for bond closing.
