The Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 Board of Education on Nov. 25 approved a slate of routine and action items, including consent agendas, second‑reading policy updates and a contract for a districtwide facilities assessment.

The board approved the general consent agenda covering minutes, bills payable, financial and personnel reports and gifts and donations (items 4.01–4.04 and 4.06–4.07). Trustees also approved the NIA consent agenda (items 5.01–5.04), which included the NIA treasurer’s report, bills payable, personnel reports and contract/vendor agreements.

In old business, trustees completed second readings of several policy updates, including Press Policy 1.20 and local revisions to policy 4.80. Board member Alex moved an amendment that removed a specific sentence in policy 4.80 regarding check‑signing control requirements; the amended motion was seconded and approved on roll call.

In new business, the board pulled item 4.05 from consent and authorized a contract with FGM to conduct a comprehensive facilities assessment and produce a multiyear facilities roadmap. Administration described the assessment as broader than the district’s Health Life Safety (HLS) surveys, prioritizing capital and maintenance needs and enabling clearer long‑term planning; the business services committee recommended a more frequent cadence (five years rather than 10). Trustees asked whether the assessment would tie directly to annual budgets; administration said the assessment provides prioritized needs and cost estimates, but budgeting and funding choices remain the board’s responsibility.

The board also voted to enter closed session under exemptions in the Illinois Open Meetings Act for personnel, collective bargaining and appointment matters, then returned to open session and adjourned at 9:57 p.m.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in roll calls):
- Consent agenda (4.01–4.04, 4.06–4.07): approved (roll call)
- NIA consent agenda (5.01–5.04): approved (roll call)
- Policy updates including amendment to policy 4.80: approved (amended motion; roll call)
- FGM facilities assessment contract (4.05): approved (roll call)
- Motion to enter closed session: approved (roll call)

The board did not take final action on the district calendar (first reading), and directed PTAC recommendations and staffing proposals to further discussion at an upcoming February planning meeting.