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Board authorizes FY27 budget development and approves 2026–27 school calendar

Palos Heights School District 128 Board of Education · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The board authorized the superintendent to begin FY27 budget development and approved the 2026–2027 school calendar; Dr. Smit previewed staffing projections and the board scheduled a March follow-up on staffing.

By roll-call vote the board authorized the superintendent to begin 2026–2027 budget development after hearing Assistant Superintendent Dr. Smit present anticipated certified staffing changes driven by projected enrollment. "The March Board meeting will include a follow-up related to staffing," the minutes note.

The board also approved the 2026–2027 school calendar as presented in a separate motion by Dr. Facko and seconded by Mr. Volk; approval was recorded by voice vote with no nays. The staffing follow-up and the budget development work are expected to proceed as part of the district's FY27 timeline.