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District 58 board approves school fees, personnel actions and kitchen equipment purchases
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting, the board approved the 2026–27 school fees, adopted a resolution to dismiss a custodial maintenance employee, approved elementary kitchen equipment purchases in the construction consent agenda, and hired Brian Bolton as Whittier principal; all motions carried on roll call.
The Downers Grove GSD 58 Board of Education approved several items by roll call vote at its Feb. 9 meeting, including school fees for 2026–27, a personnel dismissal resolution, and construction purchases for elementary‑school kitchen equipment, and accepted the recommendation to hire Brian Bolton as Whittier principal.
Motions and votes
- Approval of minutes: The board moved and approved the minutes of the Jan. 12 regular meeting and the Jan. 26 financial workshop by voice/roll call.
- Consent agenda: The consent agenda (personnel report and financial statements, list of bills and summary) was approved by roll call.
- New principal appointment: Superintendent Dr. Russell introduced Brian Bolton as the recommended new principal of Whittier School. Russell said Bolton served as principal at Fullerton Elementary, Addison SD 4, and brings more than 13 years of education experience; Bolton told the meeting he looks forward to contributing to the community.
- School fees: The board moved, seconded and approved the school fees for the 2026–27 school year as presented (roll call recorded 'Aye' from members present).
- Dismissal resolution: The board adopted a resolution for dismissal of a custodial maintenance employee for reasons other than reduction in force; the motion carried on roll call.
- Construction consent agenda: The board approved the construction consent agenda, including the elementary‑school kitchen equipment purchase, by roll call.
Where recorded votes exist, the transcript shows affirmative roll‑call responses from Member Olczyk, Member Thomas, Member Bernard, Member Joshi, Member Hannes and Member Hughes and other members present; the chair announced each motion carried. The meeting then recessed and moved to closed session to discuss personnel, negotiations and closed minutes under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1),(2),(21).
No public comments were received during the public‑comment period before the votes.
