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District 211 board approves proposed 2024 levy, multiple contracts and administrative actions
Summary
At the meeting the board approved a proposed 2024 levy of $275,822,000 and set a public hearing for Dec. 12, 2024; it also approved the consent agenda, multiple facility contracts totaling $1,714,730, a multi‑year Jostens contract for graduation products, curriculum and professional learning actions, and personnel approvals.
The Township High School District 211 Board of Education approved a series of motions at its meeting, including a proposed 2024 levy and several contract and personnel items.
Proposed 2024 levy: The board approved a resolution setting a proposed 2024 levy at $275,822,000 and directed publication of a notice of public hearing for Dec. 12, 2024. The motion was moved, seconded and carried on a roll call vote with members recorded as voting 'Aye.' The levy resolution will be subject to the scheduled public hearing.
Consent agenda and routine items: The board approved the consent agenda and several information items, including FOIA reports and a placement testing update for incoming freshmen (placement testing occurred last month; course selection will take place in winter to inform spring hiring).
Contracts and procurement: The board approved multiple construction and trade contracts related to auditorium and facility improvements. The awards and amounts listed in the meeting record are: Concrete Ed Fogarty Concrete Construction — $53,694; Masonry A1 Group Limited — $22,000; General Trades RB Construction — $577,500; Tile & flooring (Consolidated Flooring of Chicago, LLC) — $136,827; McWilliams Electric Company — $924,709. The transcript shows a total of $1,714,730 for the set of awards. Board members asked why the projects were brought separately rather than on the consent agenda; the administration said the projects were presented individually per the May 2022 architect engagement.
Vendor contract: The board authorized the superintendent or designee to execute a contract with Jostens Inc. for senior graduation products for upcoming school years (transcript lists multiple school‑year entries with duplication; the board approved a multi‑year purchase agreement).
Administrative approvals: The board directed posting of state school report cards to district and school websites by Nov. 30, 2024; Dr. Small explained the state report card ratings and noted that three district schools earned exemplary ratings and others were commendable. The curriculum committee report and recommendations were approved as presented. The superintendent was authorized to offer professional learning opportunities for in‑district credit.
Personnel and benefits: The board accepted the retirement request of Deborah Schmidt effective December 2026 under the district’s United Support Staff master contract. It also approved reimbursement to eligible employees, including United Support Staff members, for insurance premiums as presented.
Votes: For each motion described above, the transcript records motions, seconds and roll call 'Aye' votes; the president announced each motion carries. The transcript does not list negative votes or detailed named tallies in every case; the meeting record indicates unanimous or majority approval for motions that carried.
Next step: The levy resolution includes a public hearing scheduled for Dec. 12, 2024; other contracts and administrative items now proceed to implementation as authorized by the board.
