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CHSD 128 proposes new academic interventionist positions; staffing plan shows modest FTE increase
Summary
District staff presented the annual certified staffing report recommending a net 2.5 FTE increase for 2025–26 (mathematically closer to 1.5 FTE after stipend discontinuations), creation of academic interventionist positions in science, math and English, and timing for employment decisions ahead of the April 15 state deadline.
District 128 staff on March 10 presented an annual certified staffing report that recommends adding academic-intervention positions and other classroom and non‑classroom changes for the 2025–26 school year, with a net staffing request of 2.5 full-time equivalent positions.
The presentation described a plan to create academic-interventionist positions in science, math and English (Tier 2 supports aligned with the district’s MTSS framework) while discontinuing several early-morning stipend positions and previously allocated ninth-grade lab coordinator splits. "The overall request is a 2.5 FTE increase," the presenter said, noting the change includes adding intervention staff and reducing some stipend-based allocations.
Business staff told the committee the net staffing change is affordable in next year’s operating picture: "This absolutely should fall into the realm of affordability," said Dan in response to a board question about budget implications. Dan added there are still unknowns at the building and department level that will affect final budget projections and that the district is not projected to enter deficit in the coming fiscal year, though longer-term pressures remain.
Staff emphasized timeline constraints set by state law: employment decisions for certified staff are scheduled for the March board meeting so the district can meet the April 15 statutory deadline for continuing employment notices and tenure recommendations. The presentation also noted special-population supports (English learners, numeracy and literacy programs, special services and transition pathways) and two district-office positions that will remain in the staffing totals.
Committee discussion touched on enrollment shifts: Libertyville showed declines in course requests and enrollment in the most recent counts, while Vernon Hills showed increases in course requests per student. Staff said final adjustments can occur over the summer if enrollment changes.
The committee did not take final votes; certified staffing employment recommendations will be on the full board agenda for formal action next week.
