The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education voted on several action items during its Nov. 4 meeting. Key outcomes recorded by roll call are summarized below.

Resolution committing funds for ELDC (Old Business A): Approved. The board committed property-tax revenue and set aside a $26,200,000 fund balance for construction of a 24-classroom Early Learning Development Center (ELDC). The board requested administration return with updated architect estimates, a timeline and an investment plan for the funds; administration was also asked to bring the grade‑center reconfiguration as a separate agenda item for further public engagement.

Amendment to the 2023 debt certificate to allow purchase of Mitchell Elementary (Old Business B): Approved. The board voted to amend the district’s 2023 debt certificate resolution to permit purchase of the Mitchell Elementary property. The motion carried on roll call.

School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) COPS grant contract with U.S. Department of Justice (Old Business C): Approved. The board accepted the SVPP grant contract and associated match funding as presented.

Kishwaukee College cooperative work-study agreement (Old Business D): Approved. The board approved a partnership agreement to participate in a grant-funded Illinois cooperative work-study program with Kishwaukee College.

Consent agenda: Approved. The board approved routine items including board minutes, personnel actions, purchase orders and a donation from Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church to Mitchell Elementary.

New business — student discipline, case 110425: Approved. The board approved an expulsion as recommended.

New business — student travel to the Midwestern Regional ACDA conference (DHS, CRMS, HMS): Approved. Administration reported the trip for choir students (Feb. 2026, Milwaukee) will carry per‑student costs (estimated registration, meals and hotels) with budget specifics pending; boosters and activity accounts will cover portions as appropriate.

Other informational items presented (no board action required at this meeting) included an ISBE maintenance grant application for Founders Elementary toilet-room renovations, differential committee recommendations for extracurricular program funding, and a lengthy presentation on ELDC and Vision 04/28 grade-center reconfiguration (administration will return with separate action items).

For each approved item the board recorded roll-call votes as part of the meeting minutes. Administration will bring detailed budget and timeline materials to future meetings for items that require further design or funding steps.

Actions approved at the Nov. 4 meeting will be reflected in the district minutes and follow-up documents; any implementation steps such as contracts or architect engagement will return to the board as required by procurement and board policy.