Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Oct 19, 2026
Agenda preview
- The board is scheduled to hold public hearings on two waiver requests: one to excuse choir students from physical education requirements, and another to consolidate school improvement days from six half-days to three full days
- The board is set to consider issuing up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for building improvements related to fire prevention, safety, energy conservation, and school security, as well as refunding existing bonds
- Approval is scheduled for two major facilities management project bid groups covering the District Administration Building and South Middle School
- The board is set to review financial updates on Phase I of the facilities master plan and consider network-leveling building controls proposals
- Recognition is scheduled for Principal Appreciation Week, Golden Apple Foundation grant recipients, and two administrators who completed the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy
Items for decision
- Revised board policies on extracurricular activities (6:190) and high school credit for non-district experiences (6:310)
- Waiver requests allowing choir students to be excused from PE requirements and consolidating school improvement days
- Bond resolution for up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for building improvements and bond refunding, to be sold to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
- Bid Group 5 contracts for District Administration Building work and Bid Group 6 contracts for South Middle School work
- Network-leveling controls installation proposals
- 2026-2027 school scorecards identifying improvement goals and strategies
- ESP (Educational Support Personnel) handbook revisions
- 2027 maintenance grant project approval
- Concussion oversight team designation
- Sunday facility use approval for Jr. Thunder Youth Basketball at Belvidere North High School gym
- Activity account request for BNHS HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
- Overnight field trip and fundraiser requests
- Donation of a 2015 GMC Terrain for the Belvidere High School automotive department
- Proclamation for American Education Week (November 16-20, 2026)
- Possible action on an appeal of a uniform grievance procedure decision
Other business
- Student council reports from Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School
- Board committee reports from Business Services, Educational Services, and Policy & Personnel
- First reading of Policy 7:30 on student transfers
- Review of the high school course catalog revisions for the 2027-28 school year (approval scheduled for November)
- Review of upcoming contract renewals exceeding $25,000
- Federal grants overview for the 2026-27 school year
- Early college credit data review for fall 2026
- Monthly financial reports, bills, and student activity account reports