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Administration recommends six additional positions for 2025–26; projected cost about $368,000
Summary
Administration recommended six additional staff positions for 2025–26 to meet rising multilingual, special‑education and middle school teaming needs, estimating an annual cost of about $367,735.
Minooka CCSD 201 administrators presented staffing recommendations for 2025–26 that include six additional full‑time equivalent positions and an approximate annual cost impact of $367,735.
Dr. Massey (district administrator) told the board the recommendations were developed after meetings with building principals and department chairs and are aligned with the district’s strategic plan. The requested additions are: two multilingual (MLL) teacher FTEs to respond to an increase in newcomer students and to support planning for a future dual‑language kindergarten; one English/language arts teacher to support middle‑school teaming; one additional speech‑language pathologist to meet increased service minutes; one student services coordinator to provide dedicated coverage at the intermediate school (splitting a current combined role); and one evening custodial floater to reduce coverage gaps.
Dr. Massey said one of the multilingual positions will be targeted to a candidate with dual‑language kindergarten skills to support program development. She said the district has seen increased newcomer enrollment and that staff observed strong growth among students receiving multilingual supports.
Dr. Massey and business staff presented the aggregated cost estimate for salaries and benefits at about $367,735 and said their current budget projections indicate the district can absorb the increase and maintain a balanced budget; staff will continue detailed financial work through the budget process. “When we add in this $367,735 … the trend line continues to go up. So that to me says good,” Dr. Massey said, acknowledging continued budget development is required.
Board members asked clarifying questions about posting the positions quickly because some roles (speech‑language pathologist) are difficult to fill. Administration said it will post the positions immediately to attract qualified candidates.
No vote was taken; administration said it would post openings and proceed with hiring processes in service of presenting a balanced budget later this spring.
