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River Forest Board Approves 2025–2029 Teachers’ Contract in 6–1 Vote
Summary
The River Forest School District 90 Board of Education approved the 2025–2029 negotiated contract with the River Forest Education Association by a 6–1 roll-call vote on March 11, 2026. Board Secretary Dr. Eric Isenberg read a statement outlining concerns and cast the lone dissenting vote.
The River Forest School District 90 Board of Education approved the 2025–2029 negotiated contract with the River Forest Education Association at a special meeting on March 11, 2026. The motion to approve, moved by Vice President Joseph Cortese and seconded by Mr. Josh Ehart, carried on a roll-call vote of six ayes and one nay.
Board Secretary Dr. Eric Isenberg read a prepared statement before the vote noting support for teacher pay and fiscal stewardship while saying he could not support the agreement. The minutes summarize his remarks: "He noted that he supports fair compensation for teachers, financial stewardship for the District, and most importantly, supports expending resources that relate directly to student success" and that "for several reasons, he could not support the agreement." The board recorded ayes from Mr. Josh Ehart, Mrs. Katie Avalos, Dr. Kristine Mackey, Mrs. Katie Bevan, Mrs. Beth Vlerick and Mr. Joseph Cortese; Dr. Isenberg was the sole nay.
The motion recorded in the minutes stated that the board approved the contract "as presented." The minutes do not specify contract financials, changes to salary schedules, or the specific hiring-language Dr. Isenberg referenced. The agenda and vote were taken at Roosevelt Middle School Library Learning Center; the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at approximately 6:09 p.m.
