The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 15th, in the Hendee Rooms. You can watch or listen to a meeting replay here on our meeting page.
Superintendent Update
Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins welcomed all of our staff and students back to school and thanked everyone for a great beginning to the 2024-25 school year. He also acknowledged the unacceptable situation with many of the bus routes and said that Dr. Adam Parisi was working closely with the bus company to quickly improve the issues.
Dr. Collins updated the Board on the progress of the Strategic Plan and some of the focus areas for this school year. You can view his Strategic Plan presentation here.
Adoption of Resolution #1348 Authorizing the Sale of Real Property at No Less Than $47,500
Motion Approved
Adoption of Resolution #1346 Approval of the 2024 Funding Proposal
Motion Approved
The District 64 Board of Education unanimously voted to place an $89,106,629 million bond referendum on the November 5th ballot. Voters will be asked for funding to address critical needs at nearly every school, including replacing outdated locks and doors and updating old and failing heating, lighting, electrical, and plumbing systems. The proposed improvements address needs and problems that will worsen if untreated.
“It’s been almost a year of facility planning and research to better understand how our schools do not support our students and staff from a health and safety perspective and educationally,” said Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins.” We look forward to the democratic process of having this bond referendum on the November ballot, allowing the community to express their views and have their voices heard.”
For more information, you can read our story on the bond referendum.
Adoption of Resolution #1347 Approval of 2024-2025 Tentative Budget & Establishment of Public Hearing Date
Motion Approved
You can watch Chief School Business Official Dr. Adam Parisi’s presentation to the Board on the tentative budget by clicking here. The public hearing on the budget will take place on September 19th at the regular Board of Education meeting that is taking place at Lincoln Middle School.
You can find more information on the 2024-2025 Tentative Budget on our website.
Presentation and Approval of Superintendent Goals
Motion Approved
Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins presented a document with his goals for the year. In addition to the goals listed in his contract, Dr. Collins created some more and shared them with the community. The key focus areas will include:
- Improve student academic achievement
- Lead and execute major areas of the strategic plan
- Increase community communication, visibility, and transparency in anticipation for a referendum
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following items on the Consent Agenda:
- Bills, Payroll, & Benefits
- Approval of Financial Update for the Period Ending June 30, 2024
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of Semi-Annual Review of Closed Minutes
- Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Niles Township District for Special Education 807 (NTDSE) and Park Ridge Niles Community Consolidated School District 64 for the Provision of Certain Special Education Services and the Provision of Certain Staff
- Approval of Crossing Guard Contract with Andy Frain (Niles)
- Approval of the Memo of Understanding with the I Love You Guys Foundation
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion Approved