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.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education approved the consent agenda (minutes, personnel actions, financial reports, an MOU with AIR and gifts/donations) and voted to approve professional development agreements, a DHS course addition for 2026–27, conference travel, and other routine items by roll call.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
District leaders told the school board that overall MAP growth looks positive in several grades but third and fourth grades lag, attendance is up in many buildings, and suspension rates remain disproportionately high for students of color; administrators pledged deeper classroom‑level analysis and follow up.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
Facilities director reviewed a 5‑year capital plan and said the district has spent more than $52 million on improvements over 13 years; board members probed prioritization, asbestos abatement, security system upgrades and a schedule that ties Vision 4‑28 decisions to ELDC design and 2028 deadlines.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Board of Education unanimously approved a negotiated contract appointing Billy Wormo as superintendent effective July 1, 2026. Wormo thanked the board and family after the vote and signed paperwork in a brief ceremony.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
After extended debate about levy size, reserve levels and timing, the DeKalb CUSD 428 Board approved the districts recommended 2025 tax levy and related abatement and transfer resolutions; several members urged revisiting levy reductions in March when assessments and revenues are final.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
DeKalb CUSD 428 approved buying 1,700 Chromebooks for $901,850 and approved staffing changes including a 200-day athletic trainer FTE and an increase to drivers education staffing to address capacity; board members discussed cost comparisons and supply-price volatility.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
At its Dec. 16 meeting the DeKalb CUSD 428 Board approved its consent agenda, multiple travel and professional-development requests, curriculum and partnership items, field trips and committee recommendations; roll-call votes were recorded for each item.
Illinois / School Boards / DeKalb CUSD 428
The DeKalb CUSD 428 Board reached consensus to publish a truth-in-taxation notice reflecting Scenario 3 (holding the current tax rate at 4.83192%), with a public hearing and adoption scheduled for Dec. 16; board members warned the scenario may increase individual tax bills and said March EAV changes could permit later adjustments.