Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
The Belvedere District 100 Board of Education on a voice and roll-call vote approved a district-wide cell phone and electronic-device use policy after administrators presented the policy and said it was the product of a yearlong research and stakeholder process.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Nexus Solutions presented an updated facilities master plan for Belvedere District 100, describing a phase‑1 project budget of about $49 million (budget, not contract price), revised from 2023 estimates to include soft costs, integrated scopes and market inflation. Nexus and district staff outlined a design/bid timeline and financing options aim
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Belvedere District 100’s board designated Joanne Armstrong, CFO/COO and board treasurer, as the district official responsible for preparing the tentative fiscal year 2026 budget. The motion passed by roll call.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Belvedere District 100 approved a newly created bilingual handbook meant as a one-stop resource that clarifies bilingual program purpose, professional-development resources and commonly used terms. The handbook was developed by a district committee after a program review; administrators said it will be reviewed annually.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Belvedere District 100 board approved updated school improvement (SI) plans after district staff said the state required additional detail to release federal School Improvement grant funds. Administrators explained targeted versus comprehensive designations, why some schools carry a designation for multiple years and how SI funds can pay for pr
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
The board approved a multi-year agreement with the Belvedere education support team for 2025–2029. Board members thanked paraprofessionals and the union representative who attended; the motion passed by roll call.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
The Belvidere CUSD 100 Board of Education voted to approve the Stronger Connection grant to continue school-based counseling and telehealth services at the district’s two high schools; district leaders said they will pursue additional grant funding but may cover any shortfall internally.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Belvidere CUSD 100 approved administrative contracts for Ramon V. Voorhis as a 10-month assistant principal at Washington Academy and Michelle Jacobs as 12-month special education supervisor for elementary and early childhood.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Belvidere CUSD 100 approved creation of a study committee to develop recommendations for securing cell phones and electronic devices during the school day, with plans to bring a proposal to the board in July.
Illinois / School Boards / Belvidere CUSD 100
Consultant Lori Miller of the Donovan Group presented a communications audit for Belvidere CUSD 100, recommending streamlined use of ParentSquare, improved website consistency, a new district brand and a 12-month rollout roadmap for family and community engagement.