Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
The board adopted a resolution continuing bus transportation for students at intersections designated as serious safety hazards for the 2025–26 year, including sites previously added such as Crystal Lake Road.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
District attorneys recommended policy updates including reversion to 2020 Title IX regulations after a federal court ruling; board will consider final adoption at its July meeting.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
The board approved a roughly $169,400 change order to Midwest Mechanical to upgrade thermostats at Edgebrook so building HVAC units can be controlled remotely.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
District signs two-year energy contracts with current vendor; officials said rates have risen and the agreement locks in supply for two years.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
District staff said they are migrating from BoardDocs to Diligent Community for board-management functions and plan a tentative August 1 go‑live.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
To meet paid‑lunch equity requirements tied to federal reimbursements, the board approved a 10¢ increase to school breakfast and lunch prices for fiscal 2026.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
The board approved a resolution authorizing public notice and sealed bids for sale of the district-owned property commonly known as Landmark School at 3614 West Waukegan Road.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
The McHenry School District 15 board approved Valley View Elementary School’s improvement plan, making the school eligible for targeted grant funds and adding bilingual intervention staff.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
Hilltop School staff and students described a multi-tiered social-emotional learning program, cited measurement with DESSA, partnerships with Playworks, staff morale work (VIB program), classroom incentives and a student-led Smile Squad during a May 13 McHenry CCSD 15 board meeting; the board offered praise but no formal action was taken.
Illinois / School Boards / McHenry CCSD 15
At the May 13 McHenry CCSD 15 reorganization meeting five newly elected or reelected board members took oaths of office; the board elected Chad Mihavic president, Lindsay Turner vice president and Rachel McDonnell secretary, and approved the superintendent’s appointment of the district recording/corresponding secretary, Kate McInany.