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Joliet Twp HSD 204 reports 382-student net loss as district reviews five-year financial outlook

Board of Trustees, Joliet Township High School District 204 · February 17, 2026
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Summary

At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Joliet Township High School District 204 board heard a five-year financial presentation and a 10-day student count showing a net loss of 382 students districtwide, information district leaders said will factor into future budgeting and planning.

The Joliet Township High School District 204 board on Feb. 17 heard an overview of the district’s five-year financial projection and was told the district recorded a net loss of 382 students compared with the start of the first semester.

During Superintendent Reports, Dr. Ilandus Hampton, assistant superintendent for business services, presented the district’s five-year financial projection. The presentation was preceded by an annual hiring report from Cicely Calhoun, director of human resources, and followed by the 10-day count reported by Superintendent Dr. Guseman, who stated that the district has a net loss of 382 students districtwide.

Board members did not take a separate vote on budget measures at the meeting; trustees received the financial overview as part of regular reports. Board members and staff framed the enrollment decline as a data point to be considered as the district continues budget planning and year-to-year projections. The presentation did not include detailed line-item budget actions or a specific shortfall figure tied to the 10-day count during this meeting.

District administrators said they will continue monitoring enrollment and financial projections and will bring recommended budget actions or adjustments to the board in subsequent meetings if needed.