Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
A West 40 security audit praised District 57’s coordination with first responders and recommended procedural and modest equipment changes; the board approved a roughly $48,000 repair to the Westbrook bridge and will seek reimbursement through a maintenance grant that can cover up to half the project.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
The Citizen Finance Advisory Committee presented five‑year fund‑balance projections showing the district remains within board policy under multiple scenarios; presenters said $50M in referendum bonds were sold, $35M more are planned, and the district earmarked $6.1M toward Lincoln and Westbrook construction.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
Superintendent Mary Gore told the board that delayed Cook County tax disbursements forced a short‑term borrowing and produced conservative estimated interest losses of $333,875.39 and a total district loss of about $401,000.65 so far; a county coalition is pressing for a reliable disbursement schedule and answers from county officials.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
After multiple community speakers urged the board to adopt a resolution and signage to bar immigration enforcement operations from school grounds, trustees debated legal enforceability and safety risks and directed counsel to draft resolution templates and publish internal policy clarifications for discussion in February.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
Board recognized Lincoln Middle School’s seventh‑ and eighth‑grade girls basketball teams for conference championships and showed a student‑produced "Portrait of a Graduate" video on resilience produced by Heather Salerno; administration said four episode interviews will be released.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
District officials described a mobilized coalition of Cook County superintendents and business officials quantifying lost revenue and interest after districts reported receiving no tax distributions as of Dec. 16; the coalition plans public testimony, a county‑board push and a data‑driven campaign.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
A School Perceptions survey presented to the District 57 board found 294 staff responded (87%); most indices rose and many staff reported they feel safe at work, but questions remain about pay practices, workload and discipline consistency.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
Alan Dietch was appointed and sworn in as a member of the Mount Prospect School District 57 Board of Education; the board then nominated and appointed Member Leto as vice president for a one‑year term and administered the oath.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
The District 57 Board of Education voted to adopt the 2025 tax levy, approved a state school maintenance project grant application (reimbursement up to $50,000 on matched projects), approved the 2026–27 calendar and kept student fees unchanged; board members recorded roll‑call 'Yes' votes on these items.
Illinois / School Boards / New Trier Twp HSD 203
Board discussed recent Cook County tax-bill mailings and the district's use of tax anticipation warrants (TAWs). Staff said the district expects tax receipts in coming weeks to repay outstanding amounts and discussed coalition and legal options to address systemic risk.