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Board approves textbook recommendations and storage lease; sets budget display and hearing dates
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Summary
At the meeting the board approved textbook recommendations, renewed an off-site storage lease for district materials, and set the FY27 tentative budget on public display and scheduled the required public hearing; several items were first readings and will return for approval in May.
The Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125 Board of Education approved multiple consent and action items at its meeting, including textbook recommendations for 2026–27 and renewal of an off-site storage lease used for band uniforms and other large items. The board also set dates to put tentative budgets on public display and to hold required public hearings.
Textbook recommendations: The board moved and seconded approval of textbook recommendations that were presented as first readings in a prior meeting; the chair called the roll and recorded the motion as approved under the consent agenda.
Storage lease renewal: Administrators recommended renewing the district’s lease for an off-site storage facility at 954 Corporate Woods Parkway (used for uniform storage and occasional large-item access). The board moved to approve the lease renewal, which includes a CPI-based increase described by staff. District leadership noted it will continue to evaluate the possibility of moving storage on campus or leasing alternate facilities at the next renewal.
Budget display and hearing dates: The board approved placing the FY 2026–27 tentative budget on display (to be posted for public review) and set a public hearing for June 15 at the district’s regular meeting; administrators noted a May 11 public display date is required before the hearing period. The board also approved putting the amended FY2025–26 budget on display and set the public hearing for June.
Items noted as first readings this month that will return in May included proposed new courses (AP Business: Personal Finance; AP cybersecurity discussion) and contract details for security-system maintenance, instrument replacement bids, and yearbook/photo services.
Why it matters: These actions carry fiscal and operational implications — lease costs, textbook adoptions and budget timelines affect staffing, procurement and classroom resources. Several items remain at first-reading status and will return for formal approval once staff provide full cost and contract details.
Vote details and next steps: Motions were made and approved on the floor; administrators will provide detailed figures and contract language in the May board packet for final action on first-reading items.
