District leaders described classroom-aligned approaches, department-level ACT materials, homeroom support and outside provider options (fee-based) to boost students’ ACT performance; administrators emphasized a long-term focus on classroom instruction and data monitoring.
After a detailed construction briefing, the Kaneland CUSD 302 board approved $1.43 million in capital projects for summer 2026 and up to $1.314 million for summer 2027, moving referendum-related phasing forward and preserving flexibility for alternates and zoning-dependent schedules.
Facing industry-wide memory and processor shortages and rising prices, Kaneland approved a four-year lease-to-own agreement up to $862,506.92 to replace roughly 2,100 Chromebooks; the increase adds about $20,000 per year to the district’s previous lease estimate.
The district introduced Gallagher to support benefits and renewals starting March 1; Gallagher described a K–12-focused team, data-driven reports (Gallagher Drive), pharmacy strategies and a roadmap for July 1 renewal work.
Administrators reported 50% construction documents delivered for transportation and maintenance buildings, user-group meetings complete for academic and athletic design input, and an optional Camden High School staff meeting set for Dec. 18; Wall Architects to present Jan. 26.
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Kaneland CUSD 302 Board approved the consent agenda, adopted a $75.39M 2025 tax levy, and directed administration to apply for a $50,000 ISBE School Maintenance Project Grant for Blackberry Creek Elementary; all votes were unanimous (6-0).
The Kaneland CUSD 302 Board of Education approved a $75.39 million 2025 property tax levy (operating $63.04M; bond & interest $12.35M). District officials said new construction and rising equalized assessed value moderated the tax rate to a tentative $5.23 per $100 assessed value.
A board committee recommended Gallagher as the district's health-insurance broker for its self-funded plan, citing K-12 experience, on-site support, and an emphasis on employee education; the board took no formal action and will return this for a future vote.
The Kaneland CUSD 302 board approved the meeting agenda as presented in a 5-0 roll-call vote, establishing a quorum and allowing the board to proceed with scheduled business. The meeting was livestreamed and archived for later public access.
Kaneland CUSD 302 recognized district school psychologists for academic and social-emotional support, naming six staff and noting two others absent or partially assigned. Superintendent Dr. Rolling and Ms. Eggleston led the recognition during the meeting's salute period.