The board approved a five-year, 30-day cloud subscription for the district's security camera system (just over $281,000) and staff outlined capital improvement priorities including cameras, PA systems and auditorium work tied to broader Honeywell evaluation.
The board approved minutes, consent-agenda items (with the student trip pulled and approved separately), summer athletic camp fees, summer school/ESY compensation and calendar, a cloud camera contract, a Honeywell audit agreement, and affirmed a superintendent grievance decision; Dr. Kate Morris was introduced as assistant superintendent for student learning.
The board approved a journalism class trip to the National High School Journalism convention in Minneapolis in April. Administration said the location is set by the convention, staff will monitor conditions and reserve the right to cancel or postpone; the proposal did not include trip insurance.
District finance director reported about 90% of revenues collected, a projected $400,000 midyear revenue shortfall tied to state aid, and fund balances near expected midyear levels. The board approved an investment-grade audit agreement with Honeywell to evaluate potential capital projects and savings.
The district reported 79 regular positions posted last year, an average of 10.2 applicants per posting, a certified-staff retention rate of 94.5% (state 89.5%), and an established mentor requirement for new certified teachers in year one.
Students and their Transition 99 teacher told the CHSD 99 board that regular visits to Oak Brook Fitness and other community sites teach exercise, locker-room etiquette, teamwork and real-world tasks that support independence after high school.
Facilities staff presented a list of potential capital projects (~$3.0M+) including pool and athletic improvements, HVAC rooftop units and a proposed five-year cloud-based security camera subscription (reusing existing cameras) estimated at about $280,000, with an identified vendor discount and a planned February installation if approved.
PATH coordinators told the board PATH (Pause, Act, Think, Heal) is a three-day restorative alternative to out-of-school suspension with 4–6 weeks of follow-up monitoring; district reported 2024–25 PATH 'success' rates of 81% (North) and 83% (South) and described new academic-integrity modules addressing cheating and unauthorized AI use.
District staff and Honeywell outlined a potential energy savings performance contract (ESPC) including rooftop solar, HVAC and controls upgrades and up to $2.5M in capital improvements; staff said Honeywell would present an investment-grade audit to the board on Jan. 26 if the board approves moving forward.
District staff reported on the Infinite Campus migration from eSchoolPlus and the launch of scanning-based attendance. Staff described new reports (including an "unaccounted for students" report) and said summer 2026 registration and enrollment will be built in.