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District 58 board approves staff reductions, five‑year financial plan and multiple purchases; all motions carry
Summary
The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously adopted resolutions to honorably dismiss listed teachers and educational support staff, approved a five‑year financial plan, and authorized purchases and leases including iPads, MacBook Airs, SASID classroom leases and a Rexnard property tax abatement.
At its April meeting the Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education approved multiple formal resolutions and procurement items by roll call vote. All motions recorded in the public portion of the meeting carried on roll calls shown in board minutes.
Key formal actions and recorded outcomes:
• Honorably dismiss teachers (resolution citing “section 20 4-12, the school code of Illinois 105 ILCS 5 20 four-twelve”): motion adopted; roll call recorded as aye from Member Weiner, Member Bernard, Member Joshi, Member Ellis, Member Olczyk and Member Hughes; motion carried.
• Honorably dismiss educational support personnel (resolution citing “section ten-23.5 of the school code of Illinois 105 ILCS five-ten-23.5”): motion adopted; same roll-call pattern of ayes; motion carried.
• Approve the five‑year financial plan (FY2026–2030): motion adopted on roll call; all present board members voted aye; motion carried.
• Adopt property tax abatement for the Rexnard facility for the 2024 tax year: motion adopted; roll call recorded unanimous ayes; motion carried. Board discussion noted the abatement requires Rexnard to retain high-paying jobs locally and board members suggested exploring company visits for student career exposure.
• Lease three classrooms to SASID for $69,000 total: motion adopted; roll call unanimous; motion carried. Board members described SASID classroom placement in district schools as a way to support inclusion and avoid out‑of‑district transportation.
• Approve technology purchases and leases: lease of 5,10 iPads with 4 years AppleCare Plus and cases for $226,924.50 (motion adopted, roll call unanimous); purchase of 100 MacBook Airs for $87,900 (motion adopted, roll call unanimous). Board members noted the technology office’s plan to stagger purchases to smooth budgets.
• Designate assorted equipment as surplus (exercise bikes, piano, TVs, augmented-reality kits, laptops, iPads): motion adopted; roll call unanimous.
• Construction consent agenda (referendum furniture for middle school, bids for moving services and a projector): motion adopted; roll call unanimous.
• Minutes and consent agenda approvals: regular meeting minutes (03/10/2025) approved; consent agenda (personnel report and financial statements) approved by roll call.
The superintendent reiterated that reduction‑in‑force decisions are tied to anticipated staffing needs, enrollment and state deadlines — not to employee performance — and reminded the public that April 15 is the statutory notification deadline for certified staff reductions. Board members and public commenters acknowledged the difficulty of the personnel items and said final staffing and section allocations will be confirmed at the June meeting. The board closed the public session and moved into closed session to discuss personnel and minutes under stated statutory citations.
