Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Mar 16, 2026
The lede
- Board approved hiring three new administrators: South Middle School Assistant Principal, Seth Whitman Elementary Principal, and Director of Multilingual Services for 2026-2027
- Board voted on non-reemployment/non-renewal resolutions for temporary and probationary teachers and reduction-in-force for educational support personnel
- Presentation and discussion of community stakeholder poll results (400 residents) regarding confidence in District 100, support for an Early Childhood Center, Perry Elementary investment, and Facility Master Plan Phase 1 projects
- First readings of three policies: Sick Days/Vacation/Holidays/Leaves, Curriculum Development, and English Learners
- Approved major technology purchases including 1,250 Chromebooks for annual device refresh and E-rate items with 85-90% discount
Attendance & housekeeping
No attendance or housekeeping details available from agenda only.
Decisions & votes (each with vote count and notable discussion or dissent)
Consent Agenda Items (specific vote count not available):
- Approved minutes from 2/23/26 special meeting on District Scorecards, 2/23/26 regular meeting, and 3/5/26 special meeting Town Hall
- Approved personnel report (hiring and dismissal recommendations per Policies 5.30 and 5.200)
- Approved February 2026 financial reports, bills, and investment reports
- Approved Treasurer’s Bond Renewal (2/1/26 to 2/1/27)
- Approved School Improvement Grant Funds for BHS
- Approved Newsela contract renewal
- Approved E-rate items (UPS/Internet Connection) with 85% hardware discount and 90% internet services discount
- Approved purchase of 1,250 Chromebooks for scheduled annual device refresh
- Approved depositories
- Approved 2026-2027 IHSA membership renewals for both high schools
- Approved excess property disposal for CMS band instruments and BHS athletics equipment
- Approved Sunday facility use for BNHS Relay For Life on 5/3/26
- Approved overnight field trip request
- Approved fundraisers (BHS Jr Class Prom)
- Approved donations (BHS Auto Shop TV, BNHS Walmart, SMS Ochoa)
Roll Call Action Items (specific vote counts not available):
- Approved revisions to Policy 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
- Approved revisions to Policy 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff
- Approved revisions to Policy 5:181 Return to Work Program
- Approved Elementary Time Study findings and next steps
- Designated individual to prepare FY27 Tentative Budget
- Approved Maintenance Grant RFP recommendation
- Approved Secure Entry RFP
- Approved Federal Programs Single Audit Report for FY25
- Approved Regulatory Basis Engagement Audit FY26
- Approved Non-Reemployment Resolution for End of Year Full Time Temporary Teachers (2025-2026)
- Approved Non-Reemployment Resolution for End of Year Part Time Temporary Teachers (2025-2026)
- Approved Non-Renewal for First, Second, or Third Year Probationary Teachers (end of 2025-2026)
- Approved Resolution for Educational Support Personnel Reduction-In-Force (RIF)
- Approved 2026-2027 administrative contract for Catherine Hornbeck as 10-Month South Middle School Assistant Principal
- Approved 2026-2027 administrative contract for Tommy Gibbons as 10-Month Seth Whitman Elementary Principal
- Approved 2026-2027 administrative contract for Consuelo Loredo as 12-Month Director of Multilingual Services
Discussion items (no vote)
Board of Education Committee Reports:
- Educational Services Committee (March 4, 2026)
- Policy & Personnel Committee (March 9, 2026)
- Business Services Committee (March 10, 2026)
- Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (March 13, 2026) - minutes to be uploaded by close of business March 13
First Readings (no action):
- Policy 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
- Policy 6:40 Curriculum Development
- Policy 6:160 English Learners
Facility Master Plan Discussion: Morris Leatherman Company presented results of community stakeholder poll (400 random District residents) covering: confidence in D100, support for Early Childhood Center investment, support for Perry Elementary School investment, and other Phase 1 Facility Master Plan projects. Administration sought Board feedback on Phase 1 next steps and possible Phase 2 project development.
Upcoming Contract Renewals & Reports: Review of annual contracts list; administration working to add contracts exceeding $25,000 for regular board review.
Strategic Plan Updates: Monthly review of progress on five strategic plan goals aligned to committees: Academic Achievement and Growth, Learning Environment, Family and Community Partnerships, Policy and Personnel (Premier Workforce), and Operational Resources.
Strategic Plan Mid-Year Summary: Administration presented 2025-2026 Mid Year Update highlighting student achievements and staff efforts for first half of academic year.
Public comment
No details available from agenda only.
Notable moments (anything colorful, tense, or unusual)
District Celebrations:
- Board Member Recognition for IASB Established Level Board Leader Recognition Achievement
- Recognition of Dr. Matthew Fry for successful dissertation defense
- “Amped on Math” recognition
- Board Shout Outs and Board Celebrations
Student Council Reports:
- Belvidere High School report presented by Nahja Ross
- Belvidere North High School report presented by Azkary Quintero
No other notable moments available from agenda only.