Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Baker Tilly principal CPA Michael Mala told the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 board the district received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for fiscal 2025 and reported about a $5.7 million surplus in the education fund; auditors noted minor, easily resolved federal compliance observations and recommended continued monitoring of pension and revenue timing.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
District staff presented a first reading of an e-learning renewal that must meet Illinois State Board of Education requirements. The board heard that e-learning use is limited by state rules, attendance is counted via student work and districts must provide non-electronic materials or hotspots for families without internet access; a hearing and vote are scheduled for February.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Miss Gomez told the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 board the district has 820 identified English learners (522 Spanish, 176 Ukrainian), highlighted staff certification and ACCESS outcomes, and described dual-language expansion and $86,031 in Title 3 funds for multilingual supports.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
The Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Board approved a proposed $20.25 levy and approved the consent agenda after brief discussion about donating used band equipment; the ONCC intergovernmental agreement received a second reading with questions invited before approval.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Dr. Rodrigo and Mr. Naglek presented proposed calendar adjustments to the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 board: shifting parent conferences to the week before Halloween and rebalancing trimester and semester day counts to limit instructional interruptions around Thanksgiving.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Transcript is a school announcement promoting John Mills Elementary concerts; classified as student reporting/public service announcement and not suitable for civic meeting article generation.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
District officials presented the Illinois School Report Card showing a 'commendable' summative designation for all four schools, reviewed enrollment, funding and curriculum changes, and the board approved a school maintenance grant and a Model UN conference trip during the meeting.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
During public comment at an Elmwood Park CUSD 401 board meeting, multiple parents and students criticized the district for removing archived board meeting videos from YouTube and for a lack of public communication after ICE activity near schools; speakers urged restoration of the archives and clearer, timely messages to families.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 held a college and career fair that featured more than 30 programs, including Triton and representatives from military branches, district staff said. Staff reported strong student engagement and attendees described the event as an opportunity to explore postsecondary paths.
Illinois / School Boards / Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Mrs. Higgins, assistant principal at Onwood School, said the school's annual walkathon was a successful fundraiser that supports classrooms, student activities and assemblies; organizers and volunteers were thanked. No dollar totals or participation counts were provided.