DeKalb CUSD 428 board weighs Vision 4-28 reconfiguration as April deadline approaches for Lincoln addition

Summary

Board members debated a proposed district reconfiguration (K–4; 5–6 centers; 7–8 junior high) under 'Vision 4-28,' focused on reducing class sizes, equity across middle schools and timing for a Lincoln addition; administrators said a decision on Lincoln is needed by April to hit an August 2028 start and suggested staged implementation options.

The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education spent the largest portion of its meeting reviewing Vision 4-28, a multi-year facilities and grade‑reconfiguration plan aimed at reducing class sizes, expanding specialized supports and reconfiguring grade bands to K–4, 5–6 centers and a 7–8 junior high model.

Presenter and subcommittee leaders outlined goals and three versions of the plan: an all‑at‑once full build, a phased approach beginning with a Lincoln addition, and a version that delays construction of a field house. Jessica, a district staff presenter, told the board the committee "had 58 people" involved in the vision work and emphasized the effort to remain "fiscally responsible" while meeting students' developmental needs.

Renovations committee member Jane Weiss, a language teacher at Founders, said the renovations group recommended converting Founders and Clinton Rosette into 5–6 centers while…

DeKalb CUSD 428 board weighs Vision 4-28 reconfiguration as April deadline approaches for Lincoln addition

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