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Stevenson board approves calendars, policy updates, student fees and driver‑education waiver; several items set for further review
Summary
At the November meeting the board approved intergovernmental data‑sharing agreements, the 2026–2029 calendar, PRESS policy updates related to Title IX, a driver‑education fee waiver, and the 2025‑26 student fee schedule; several finance items were left at first reading.
The Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 Board of Education voted unanimously on multiple routine and policy items at its November meeting, approving intergovernmental agreements for student data sharing, a three‑year academic calendar, policy updates tied to Title IX, a driver‑education fee waiver, and the 2025–26 student fee schedule.
Votes at a glance
- Intergovernmental agreements for sharing student data with feeder districts: approved (7–0). The agreements were presented as updated, standardized agreements for the district’s feeder network.
- Three‑year calendars (2026–2029): approved (7–0). Presenters said the calendars balance semester day counts while finishing before winter break and Memorial Day.
- PRESS policy updates (Issue 116, Title IX-related revisions): approved (7–0). Board policy language was updated to align with recent Title IX guidance; staff said additional PRESS updates will follow.
- Driver‑education fee waiver: approved (7–0). Staff explained Illinois law caps behind‑the‑wheel fees at $250 unless a waiver is granted; the district’s prior waiver (issued in 2010) expires in June and the board approved seeking a renewal so the district can continue charging the current behind‑the‑wheel fee (staff stated the program’s current student charge is $375). A public hearing was held before the vote.
- 2025–26 student fees package: approved (7–0). The board approved the fees as presented; staff cited a $2,025.26 total fee schedule for the coming year and said some items (yearbook, parking and athletics passes) align with market comparators. Staff also noted financial assistance or payment plans are available for families in need and that the behind‑the‑wheel portion is not required for graduation.
Other actions and next steps
- Consent agenda: approved (7–0). The packet included the personnel report and other routine items.
- First readings and items for further review: the board took first reading of a scoreboard/fund‑balance policy update (to be discussed at the Dec. 10 finance committee) and first readings on two additional finance items and a replacement of multifunction devices; those items will return for further committee and board review.
Board members recorded unanimous support on the votes listed above; where individual mover/second names were not stated on the record, the motion and second were noted but not tied to named movers. No vote failed or was tabled during the meeting.
Ending: Staff said the driver‑education waiver and related items will be submitted to the legislature or state authorities as required, and the board scheduled more detailed finance discussion at the December finance committee meeting.
