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District 128 approves summer facilities and service contracts, renews administrator contracts
Summary
Trustees approved a package of personnel renewals and capital and service contracts — including stage floor and library carpet replacements, an HVAC/chiller upgrade, stadium track replacement and other summer projects — during the Feb. 23 meeting; roll‑call votes recorded unanimous approval on each motion.
The Community High School District 128 Board of Education unanimously approved a series of employment renewals and vendor contracts on Feb. 23, 2026, clearing a slate of summer capital projects and routine operational agreements.
The board approved renewals for 10‑month administrator employment contracts for the 2026–27 school year (motion by West Poland; second by Raul Desmuk). The consent agenda, which included routine monthly approvals, was carried in a roll‑call vote with all trustees voting in the affirmative.
On capital and service items, the board approved the following motions as presented in the meeting packet:
- LHS vending agreement with KRS Vending, Inc. (required because Illinois law requires board approval for contracts over $1,000). Motion carried unanimously. - LHS auditorium stage floor replacement with Stalker Sports Floors for $119,339. Motion carried unanimously. - LHS library carpet replacement with Shaw Industries/Patcraft for $79,782 (approximate transcript figure). Motion carried unanimously. - LHS HVAC replacements and chiller‑plant upgrades for $316,238. Motion carried unanimously. - LHS stadium track replacement with Midwest Track Builders for $255,657. Motion carried unanimously. - LHS graphics lab HVAC upgrade for $238,920. Motion carried unanimously.
Board members discussed timing and procurement logistics on some items, including lead times for equipment, local vendor selection and whether to pursue grant or alternate funding for larger projects. Trustees acknowledged that many projects are scheduled for summer work to limit operational disruption and to accommodate long lead times for equipment.
What the board recorded: Each formal motion included a roll‑call vote recorded aloud in the meeting transcript; the transcript records the board voting affirmatively on each item (the board noted the presence of all members at roll call). No motions failed; no items were tabled.
Why it matters: The approved projects cover deferred‑maintenance and replacement work (stage and library finishes, HVAC and chiller upgrades, track resurfacing) that district staff said are scheduled for summer to avoid class disruptions and because equipment lead times require early procurement. Trustees and staff also noted capital budget constraints and longer‑term prioritization needs discussed later in the meeting.
Next steps: Work on approved projects will proceed according to vendor schedules and capital‑project timelines. The board and staff will continue to align procurement with the district’s five‑year capital plan and to consider prioritization amid projected capital funding gaps.
