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Board approved a resolution supporting the Cook County Tax Coalition after members described delayed county property-tax distributions; the board also held an extended debate over whether to abate (capture) the district's recapture levy (~$2.4M) this year and directed staff to prepare a half-abatement resolution for the February meeting.
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Several Terrace School parents told the CCSD 62 board that frequent "room clears" and hallway holds are disrupting instruction, damaging property and causing trauma; they asked the district for more staff supports, training and clearer data on incident frequency. The board said it would review written materials and follow up.
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The board approved the district's 2025 summer offerings — Title I summer school (grades 1–8), ESY (IEP-focused), Title III Parent University and optional SPARK enrichment — with sessions scheduled in June at Cumberland, Chippewa, Forest and the Westernhold Early Learning Center.
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Trustees adopted the 2026–27 student fee schedule, including an increase to paid bus ridership fees from $300 to $430 per student. Administration said the change would raise roughly $37,000 based on 290 paid riders; one trustee voted no on equity grounds.
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CCSD 62 approved a resolution directing the Maine Township treasurer to transfer $35,000,000 from the educational fund to operations & maintenance to pay construction bills tied to full‑day kindergarten. The vote passed by roll call; staff said the transfer is an interfund accounting step and may be adjusted later.
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District finance staff told the board that a Cook County tech rollout has delayed tax distributions; staff estimated lost interest and liquidation costs could grow toward $1 million if collections are not released before February 2026.
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District staff reported progress on full‑day kindergarten construction but said permitting — especially for the North school near a river — involves multiple agencies (Des Plaines engineering, FEMA, MWRD, IEPA) and could delay earthwork. Pepper/STR and architects remain ready to start once permits arrive.
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After a Truth in Taxation public hearing, the CCSD 62 Board of Education approved levy resolutions and certificates reflecting a $93,251,000 2025 tax levy (estimated rate $3.307 per $100). The board also discussed whether to retain approximately $2.4 million in Cook County recapture funds and will consider timing for any refunds.
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District 62 officials said teachers have begun a districtwide shift to structured, evidence‑based literacy and that new instructional materials piloted in grades 1–8 will be adopted next fall; full‑day kindergarten planning and phased construction are under way.
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District 62 described investments in staff development and feedback mechanisms, hosted community events with the city of Des Plaines, unveiled 12 new logos and launched an AI chatbot; the AI task force also developed a K–8 AI literacy curriculum and parent FAQ.