Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
The Cary CCSD 26 board approved a $10,615,119 bid from Tyler Lane Construction to renovate Deer Path Elementary and finish work at 3 Oaks this summer, funded by the district referendum; one board member voted no during the roll call.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
The board approved a three-year superintendent contract for Dr. Sarah Cacciatore at $200,000 beginning July 1, 2026, and unanimously approved Dr. Kristen Bordenaro as assistant superintendent for special services starting the same date.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
Representatives of the Cary Basketball Association told the Cary CCSD 26 board that a proposed $10-per-hour gym rental increase would jeopardize affordability for nearly 700 youth participants; the board agreed to table the facility-fee proposal and direct administration to negotiate and return with alternatives in March.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
Superintendent Dr. Thomas told the board the district expects about 2,460 students next year based on a 2023 Casardis enrollment study and that the staffing plan would reduce 2 FTE teaching positions, using $55,000 as an estimated per-teacher cost basis.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
District staff proposed modest increases to facility rental and custodial fees and a new per-event snow-removal charge intended to offset weekend contractor visits. Board members asked for clarifications on per-visit contractor costs and how the fees would be applied.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
District technology staff proposed adding a third iPad lease (510 iPads plus cases), a $35,000 staff laptop refresh (35 laptops), and infrastructure/audio upgrades estimated around $620,513, bringing the year's technology purchases to about $992,000 largely because audio improvements were moved into the tech plan.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
The committee voted to adjourn to closed session under the cited statute to discuss personnel matters; the motion passed by recorded voice/roll-call and open session adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
Staff told the board that three construction bids were received and the lowest—"just under $10,600,000"—came from Tyler Lane Construction for a full Deerpath renovation plus work at 3 Oaks; staff said vetting is underway and a recommendation will be made next week.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
Students and staff from Briargate highlighted the BlueCrew peer-leadership program, a fourth-grade inclusive-playground inquiry project, book-buddy pairings, and staff community-building practices during the Jan. 26 Cary CCSD 26 board meeting.
Illinois / School Boards / Cary CCSD 26
Business office reported revenues close to expectations, timing delays in some state payments, and a roughly $750,000 operating surplus at midyear while previewing bond payment timing and FY27 CPI assumptions.