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Board hears lighting, turf and property‑sale updates; members plan a cheerleading showcase
Summary
District staff briefed the board on gym lighting options, outreach to a turf vendor for the baseball field, and a property sale; during public comment a board member apologized to the cheerleading squad and staff announced a showcase event.
District staff provided updates on planned facilities work and a pending property sale, and board members used the public‑comment period to recognize student athletes.
Staff said gymnasium lighting is old and will be considered in the 2026–27 budget with LED retrofit options to reduce glare and long‑term costs. For the baseball field, staff reported outreach to Astroturf — the vendor that installed the district’s football field — and said on‑site inspection will follow seasonal thaw. On property disposition, staff said they had reached out to real estate agents and auction houses about selling the Loyola/Sauk Valley parcel and reported that borough engineers agreed the district need not post financial security as a permitting condition, avoiding an added cost.
During public comment, a board member apologized to the cheerleading squad for sending students to travel when a winter storm reduced competition opportunities; staff announced a showcase for the squad at an upcoming meeting. Separately, district staff and board members recognized the upcoming retirement of the school nurse and praised her years of service.
What’s next: staff will return with budget and vendor options for lighting and turf, continue marketing options for the property sale, and schedule the cheerleading showcase.
