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Forest Park SD 91 approves consolidated plan, budget calendar, personnel hires and other routine items
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Summary
At its April 9 meeting the Forest Park SD 91 board approved the FY2027 consolidated district plan, authorized FY2027 budget preparation, set a tax‑levy/budget calendar, approved hiring Lindy Parvin as director of student services, and approved insurance‑rate ceilings and the last day of school.
The Forest Park SD 91 Board of Education approved a series of routine but required actions at its April 9 meeting, including personnel hires, federal plan submission, and scheduling for next year's budget and tax levy.
Hiring: The board approved the employment of Lindy Parvin as the district's director of student services for the 2026‑27 school year. "We went through a vigorous process to identify the next candidate, and we're pleased to have her here," a board member said during the discussion.
Federal funds and budget calendar: The board voted to approve the FY2027 consolidated district plan, a required document to apply for federal funds, and authorized staff to prepare the FY2027 annual budget. The board also approved the FY2027 budget review/adoption calendar and the 2026 tax levy review/adoption schedule, noting the December meeting may shift to satisfy statutory notice requirements.
Insurance and calendar: The board approved preliminary ceiling rates for medical, dental, vision and life insurance so that open enrollment can proceed; final rates may change after contract negotiations. Members also approved May 29, 2026, as the official last day of school for the 2025‑26 year because no emergency days remain.
Attendance at conference: The board authorized members to attend the CASPA federal advocacy conference in Washington, D.C., in September; the roll call recorded one nay and the motion passed.
Votes at a glance (as recorded): consent agenda — approved (roll call recorded ayes); hire Lindy Parvin — approved (roll call recorded ayes); CASPA conference attendance — approved (one recorded nay); FY2027 consolidated plan — approved (roll call recorded ayes); authorize FY2027 budget preparation — approved (roll call recorded ayes); approve budget/tax‑levy schedule — approved (roll call recorded ayes); press bundle policy update — approved (roll call recorded ayes); insurance rate ceilings — approved (roll call recorded ayes); last day of school (May 29) — approved (roll call recorded ayes).
What happens next: Staff will proceed with budget development and will return to the board with detailed proposals, final insurance rates after negotiations, and standard personnel onboarding steps for the new director.
