Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
District staff proposed shifting beginning orchestra from third to fourth grade to align with band, aiming to boost retention and lesson quality; board discussion focused on staffing uses, transportation and comparisons with nearby districts; no vote was taken.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
After returning from closed session, the board adopted a resolution directing the superintendent to serve a notice to remedy on a tenured teacher, citing alleged conduct deficiencies and remedial expectations; the resolution was adopted by roll-call vote and the board returned to closed session.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
The board approved appointments of an assistant director at Greenbrier and Westmore principal Mitch Dubinsky, awarded the Meadowbrook construction bid (below referendum budget), and approved related pay applications; board members said the low bid reflected mobilization savings.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
Auditors issued an unmodified opinion for Northbrook SD 28 but reported a roughly $4.8 million decline across funds and flagged management-letter items including IT security and a missing check write-off policy; the board was told budget discussions will address the shortfall.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
A Northbrook Junior High teacher told the board that current bathroom and doorway configurations create safety and independence barriers for students with significant disabilities and asked the district to prioritize full ADA-compliant renovations, ventilation fixes and automatic door openers.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
After a required truth-in-taxation hearing, Northbrook SD 28’s board adopted a 4.99% 2025 tax levy to protect revenue amid reassessment-driven value changes, delayed county receipts and projected budget pressures. The board also approved related administrative resolutions and several routine financial actions.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
District leaders presented state assessment benchmark changes, MAP and IAR results and school-level strategies showing high proficiency in ELA and math. Board members pressed for more growth-oriented data and clearer cohort tracking; presenters said this year is a baseline because of recent changes to benchmarks and MAP norms.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
The board voted to rescind its prior intent to withdraw from the True North cooperative and remain a member pending approval of new bylaws, preserving access to services the district uses for students.
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
The board approved an interim network manager job description after the passing of a contracted IT provider, updated an IMRF retirement incentive (salary increase from 4.5% to 6% plus a graduated stipend), and was awarded an Illinois School District Library Grant allocation for Meadowbrook ($1,522).
Illinois / School Boards / Northbrook SD 28
The board approved Pay Application #2 for Meadowbrook gym work ($544,333.50, 10% retainage) and contracts for AV/acoustic consulting, and received detailed design and schedule updates for Meadowbrook, Westmore, Greenbrier and Northbrook Junior High.