Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
Student representatives reported that more than 600 students walked out in protest of ICE; the superintendent said the district monitored the peaceful demonstration, coordinated with local police, and noted it does not support protests during instructional time.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
The Lyons Township High School District 204 board approved the FY2025 audited financial statements after auditors issued an unmodified opinion; the district reported a $3.1 million operating surplus and noted major capital spending drove year-over-year fund-balance changes.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
District staff reviewed Goal 5 (resource effectiveness and efficiencies): technology spending is now roughly $1.2M–$1.5M annually, Phase 1 facility work totaled about $46.6M, and remaining facility needs could total $85M–$100M absent new funding. Staff will publish FY25 audited statements and a five‑year forecast soon.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
Board members reviewed a draft real‑estate‑consultant contract, asking for clearer fee milestones, weekly reporting during active marketing, and shorter termination wind‑ups; James agreed to redline options and deliver a revised draft midweek for the board to place on the next agenda.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
Superintendent Dr. Waterman briefed the board on a frozen pipe and burst that flooded parts of South Campus; about 2,000 students were moved to the field house and classes will resume. The board also recognized National Honor Society leaders, the Older Adult Connections club and awarded the Vita Plano Award to retiring staff member Nancy Kalkowski.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
On second reading the Lyons Twp HSD 204 Board approved a package of PRESS 120 policy updates, including affirmative answers to required questions in policies 660 and 6210 that reflect current instructional practice.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
The board approved creating bid specifications for roughly $500,000 of life‑safety work (doors and related items at North Campus) and staff applied for a $50,000 Illinois School Maintenance Grant to offset costs; board discussed bidding approach and architect fees.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
The Lyons Township High School District 204 Board approved the 2025 tax levy and separate bond/interest resolutions, and authorized temporary ledger transfers (up to $4 million to the Education Fund and $1 million to Bond & Interest) to manage short-term cash flow while Cook County delays property tax distributions.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
The Lyons Twp HSD 204 Board approved a 2025 10-year life-safety survey plan and endorsed a phased approach to address prioritized A/B/C items, with staff proposing roughly $500,000 per year from operating funds and options to use levies or borrowing for larger needs.
Illinois / School Boards / Lyons Twp HSD 204
The district board approved a tentative 2025 tax levy totaling $89,045,667 (a $3.65 million, 4.28% increase). Trustees will hold a public hearing in December and adopt a final levy after reviewing final Cook County figures.