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District 94 board approves security contract, construction management and multiple renewals; approves wage and insurance changes
Summary
At its April regular meeting, the Community High School District 94 Board of Education approved a package of contracts and renewals — including a $1.22 million security services contract and a $2.86 million construction management and guaranteed energy-savings agreement — and voted to adopt FY2026 insurance rate increases and district wage steps.
The Community High School District 94 Board of Education on Tuesday approved a series of contracts, vendor renewals and personnel compensation items, including a three‑year security services contract worth $1,216,339 and a construction management/guaranteed energy‑savings package totaling $2,857,027.20.
Why it matters: The approvals commit District 94 funds for multi‑year services and construction work that will be carried out over the coming fiscal year and summer months and set insurance and wage costs the district will absorb in FY2026.
At the start of new business the board voted to award a three‑year security services contract to Andy Grama Services Inc., Aurora, Illinois, in the total amount of $1,216,339. The board later approved a construction management and guaranteed energy‑savings contract with Allied Facilities Partners LLC, Algonquin, Illinois, for projects scheduled this summer totaling $2,857,027.20. The Allied item followed earlier staff remarks that revised stadium lighting pricing had been reduced by $90,000 compared with a prior version of the contract.
The board approved additional facilities and maintenance contracts: a proposal with Midwest Services and Development not to exceed $40,000 for ceiling plaster repairs; a Peerless Fence proposal for $16,890 to repair the north tennis court fence and add a double swing gate; and an Advanced Elevator Company maintenance agreement not to exceed $25,000 for a three‑year contract covering the district's elevators.
Several software and program renewals were approved: PowerSchool for FY2026 at $22,837.91 and School Links for FY2026 at $16,201.50. The board also approved the Appendix B committee recommendations to continue probationary clubs with paid sponsors in accordance with the teacher collective bargaining agreement.
On benefits and compensation, the board approved medical insurance premium increases for FY2026 of 7.9% for the PPO plan, 5.2% for the HMO and 4% for dental coverage, and approved corresponding employer premium contributions consistent with the WCHSTA and WCHSSSA collective bargaining agreements. The board subsequently approved FY2026 wage increases for administrative and confidential staff and separately approved the FY2026 wage increase for the superintendent.
The board accepted (by vote) an updated board member handbook to be used as an onboarding reference for newly elected members.
Roll calls on each motion produced affirmative votes and all motions recorded as carried during the meeting.
District staff noted contract specifics and cost limits as part of the agenda packet. Dan, the district's director of business services, told the board that Midwest Services — which previously performed plaster repairs — provided a proposal not to exceed $40,000 and that the insurance claim for fence damage did not meet the district's deductible. In discussing the tennis court fence, staff said the March 14 windstorm bent poles at the base and that attempting to bend them back risked damaging the court concrete, potentially leading to larger repairs.
What’s next: The Allied construction and energy‑savings work is scheduled for this summer, and board packets indicate staff will bring an amended FY2025 budget presentation at the Committee of the Whole and will follow the normal public hearing and approval process in June for any required budget amendments.
