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Stevenson school board approves policy updates, superintendent succession and working-cash bond measures
Summary
The Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve PRESS policy updates, to name Dr. Wendy Kustelbul as associate superintendent and designated successor, and to proceed with actions related to working-cash bonds and payoff of existing debt.
The Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125 Board of Education voted on several routine and personnel items at its meeting.
Policy updates: The board approved PRESS policy updates (Press issues, Level A and Level B non-substantive changes recommended by legal counsel) by voice vote and roll call; the measure carried 7–0.
Superintendent succession: The board approved the district’s succession plan by voting unanimously to name Dr. Wendy Kustelbul as associate superintendent effective July 1 (as presented) and as the superintendent-designate to assume the superintendent role when the current superintendent departs (the presenters referenced July 2026 as the transition target). The motion carried unanimously.
Working cash bonds and debt payoff: The board held a public hearing on a declaration of intent to issue up to $15,000,000 in working cash bonds to increase the working cash fund. No community speakers addressed the hearing. Later in the business section, board staff reported they would use bond proceeds and other funds to pay off roughly $15,515,000 in outstanding principal; the board approved the related action by roll call. The motion passed with a recorded tally of 7–0.
Consent agenda and audit: The board approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of the most recent audit and authorization to destroy certain closed-session audio/video recordings and continue confidentiality for executive session minutes where required. The consent package carried 7–0.
Other business: The board discussed parameters for final bond issuance and noted a forthcoming rating presentation with Standard & Poor’s on Jan. 23; final bond sale authorization was scheduled for a future meeting. The board also heard a report that the district is negotiating a potential five-year renewal with First Student for bus services; no final contract vote occurred at this meeting.
Votes at a glance (formal roll-call tallies where recorded): - PRESS policy updates (Press 117): approved, tally 7 yes, 0 no. - Appointment of Dr. Wendy Kustelbul as associate superintendent/successor: approved, tally 7 yes, 0 no. - Declaration / actions related to working cash bonds and payoff of ~$15,515,000 principal: approved, tally 7 yes, 0 no. - Consent agenda (audit acceptance; disposition of closed-session recordings): approved, tally 7 yes, 0 no.
Ending: Board members and staff said they will return with final bond parameters, a rating presentation and additional detail on any bus contract renewal before final action.
