Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The board approved its consent agenda (minutes, personnel actions, payroll and several conference approvals), appointed an IMRF authorized agent, and approved an expulsion recommendation for student 031826 (roll call reflected one dissent). Several personnel and conference items were recorded for follow-up.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Administrators asked to use 1003a school improvement funds to pay stipends for administrators in designated schools to cover 'above and beyond' work tied to designation; board members sought detail on how much of the grant the stipends comprise and how the district will defend the choice publicly.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Board members debated a proposed district reconfiguration (K–4; 5–6 centers; 7–8 junior high) under 'Vision 4-28,' focused on reducing class sizes, equity across middle schools and timing for a Lincoln addition; administrators said a decision on Lincoln is needed by April to hit an August 2028 start and suggested staged implementation options.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Trustees approved corrected summer-project contract awards (Irving Construction designated as correct contractor and an asbestos-abatement bid clarified), approved the consent agenda and press-release language, gave consensus to pursue staff travel requests to dual-language and teaching conferences, and authorized staff to bring an IMRF authorized-agent resolution forward.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Trustees asked for recurring updates on the Vision 04/28 facilities project and emphasized balancing aspirational designs with fiscal responsibility; a member also requested the board revisit the property tax levy before the county deadline once final assessment numbers are available.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Dr. Gracie Sanchez presented PressPlus policy updates for first reading and the board gave consensus to return the items for action. The superintendent also thanked staff, recognized SROs on appreciation day and celebrated several students advancing to state competitions.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The board approved the consent agenda (personnel, payroll, purchase orders), accepted bid results for summer projects, approved travel and trip requests (Reading & Rigor conference, DHS a cappella trip, National Pyramid Model Conference) and authorized expulsion of student 021726; most items passed by roll call.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The district’s FY24–25 audit returned an unmodified (clean) opinion; auditors reported an approximately $88.2 million operating fund balance (about eight months of reserves) and noted a material weakness limited to capital-asset valuation after a multi-year reappraisal.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
A citizen‑staff committee and district leaders told the DeKalb CUSD 428 board they favor continuing development of the Vision 4‑28 plan to reconfigure grade bands (K‑4, 5‑6, 7‑8) after a committee vote and capacity analysis; the board gave consensus to return with design and budget numbers.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The DeKalb CUSD 428 board approved the consent agenda, summer programming and multiple travel and conference requests (grant‑funded), and heard facilities bid results showing several summer 2026 projects are under budget; staff will return with final contract approvals.