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Sandwich CUSD 430 board approves community solar subscription, 2026–27 calendar, school fees and three‑year audit contract
Summary
In regular business Jan. 20 the board approved a 25‑year NextAmp community solar subscription projected to save about $194,478, adopted the 2026–27 calendar, revised some school fees, and authorized a three‑year contract with auditors Lauterbach & Amen; personnel actions from closed session were also approved.
The Sandwich CUSD 430 Board of Education approved a slate of routine and contractual items at its Jan. 20 meeting, including a long‑term community solar subscription, the next school year calendar, changes to select student fees and a three‑year audit contract.
Energy and costs: The board approved a 25‑year community solar subscription with NextAmp that the packet projects at roughly a 10% savings and an estimated dollar savings of $194,478. The motion to approve the subscription passed unanimously among members present (Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien); Vice‑President Morse and Kubisak were absent.
Calendar and fees: The board adopted the 2026‑27 school calendar with the first day of classes scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026. The board also approved changes to school fees for 2026‑27, notably setting full‑year SHS parking at $100 and adding an $85 Regiment Band fee. Those motions carried 5‑0.
Audit contract: The board approved a three‑year contract with auditing firm Lauterbach & Amen as presented. No contract dollar amount was included in the meeting minutes; the motion passed 5‑0.
Personnel actions: After a closed session covering personnel and other confidential matters, the board approved the closed minutes of Dec. 16, 2025, and approved the Personnel Report pending completion of HR protocols. The board noted that employment is contingent on required Illinois State Board of Education documentation, including professional licensure and background checks. One rescinded offer (named in packet) and recommended hires across certified, non‑certified, extra‑curricular and administrative categories were included in the personnel packet.
Votes at a glance: "Approve expenditures/investments and Dec. 16 minutes" — Ayes: Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien (5‑0). "Approve NextAmp community solar subscription" — Ayes: Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien (5‑0). "Adopt 2026‑27 calendar" — Ayes: Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien (5‑0). "Approve 2026‑27 school fees (parking, Regiment Band fee)" — Ayes: Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien (5‑0). "Approve three‑year audit contract with Lauterbach & Amen" — Ayes: Englehart, O'Neil, Oropeza, Saitta, Hysjulien (5‑0). "Approve personnel report (pending HR protocols)" — Ayes: O'Neil, Englehart, Hysjulien, Oropeza, Saitta (5‑0).
What the record does and does not show: Meeting materials provide projected savings from the solar subscription and list updated fees; they do not include the audit contract dollar amount or detailed long‑term cost/benefit analysis for the solar subscription in the minutes. The rescinded offer and specific personnel names appear in the packet; the board approved personnel actions contingent on required state documentation.
