Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
The Naperville CUSD 203 board voted to pilot a three‑minute time limit per board member, per agenda item, through the next self‑evaluation cycle; the majority may allow additional rounds. Joe Kosminski volunteered to monitor the pilot’s first rotation.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
CFO Mike Francis told the board on Feb. 2 that the district’s updated five‑year forecast projects a deficit exceeding $12 million for next year; administrators proposed a mix of state advocacy, modest fee adjustments and expenditure reductions and will return with recommendations before the May budget vote.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
The board discussed a draft 2027–28 calendar recommended by the calendar committee and presented by Dr. Knowlton; the committee’s favored start date (Thursday the 12th) met the board’s criteria but drew strong objections from at least one member, and the calendar will return for action Feb. 17.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
Naperville CUSD 203 authorized a state waiver so the district need not publish its annual statement of affairs in a newspaper; administration estimated about $3,000 in annual savings. Several board members raised equity and access concerns for seniors and others who rely on print media and discussed enhanced outreach options.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
Board approved the Naperville North High School addition bid package, a $23.5 million addition within a previously approved $32.9 million project. Some trustees argued the project is budgeted and addresses structural/safety needs; one trustee asked for more detailed plans and clearer trade‑off analysis given current budget pressures.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
The district's chief school business official reported recent unusually large health insurance claims—one bill in excess of $4 million—and said reimbursements from the reinsurer are delayed, creating liquidity pressure. Administration said it will liquidate some long‑term investments for immediate cash and brief the Board after consulting advisers.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
District administrators presented progress on a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and a new student‑success platform that integrates attendance, behavior, SEL, and academic data. Board members praised the platform's potential but asked for consistent screening criteria, clarity on intervention duration, and reassurances about parent communication and confidentiality.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
Naperville CUSD 203 approved a five‑year waiver allowing the district to set driver's education fees up to $500, a change administration says could yield roughly $50,000 annually if the fee is raised to the cap. Board members probed program costs, special‑needs accommodations, and state reimbursement trends before approving the waiver.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
Facing a projected $12 million shortfall, the Naperville CUSD 203 board voted to adopt the 2025 tax levy at its Dec. 15 meeting after extended debate. Several board members expressed reluctance about burdening taxpayers; others said failing to adopt now would force deeper future cuts.
Illinois / School Boards / Naperville CUSD 203
At the Dec. 15 Naperville CUSD 203 board meeting Ellsworth Elementary parents asked how Home & School can partner with the district to modernize their school’s Learning Commons. Separately, a 33‑year teacher said she is taking early retirement and accused the district of mishandling disability accommodations and medical privacy.