The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 14. You can watch or listen to a replay of the meeting here on our YouTube Page.
Superintendent Update
Dr. Ben Collins gave an update on the construction progress on all of the schools and that they would be ready for the first day of school. We’re excited to show off all of the progress and work that was completed throughout the District. Dr. Collins also gave a shoutout to our maintenance and facilities staff who have been working around the clock to get the buildings ready for students. “They are working very hard. By my calculations, by the time students start, some of our maintenance team will have worked for about 15 days in a row. That’s really significant. If you see one of our maintenance team members, a thank you goes a long way for them for all of the great work that they do inside of the schools and outside of the schools.”
Board Committee Reports
The policy committee has met twice since the last meeting. Board Member Rachel Georgakis gave an update on the policy committee. To watch this portion of the meeting, click here.
The 1st reading of Policy 4:110 Transportation was pulled from the Consent Agenda, and the 2nd reading was waived, and the policy was approved.
Superintendent Goals
Motion Approved
Dr. Collins gave a presentation on his Superintendent’s Goals for 2025-26, which include:
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Lead The Formation Of A Renewed District Vision For Excellence & New Strategic Plan
- Plan For Financial Restructuring and Future Facility Planning
To read his presentation, click here.
Adoption of Resolution #1368 Approval of 2025-26 Tentative Budget and Establishment of Public Hearing Date
Motion Approved
You can watch Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations Brian Harlan and Director of Business Services Phoebe Wood’s presentation to the Board on the tentative budget by clicking here.
The public hearing on the budget will take place on September 19 at the regular board meeting in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. You can find more information on the 2025-2026 Tentative Budget on our website.
Approval of Natural Gas Services Contract
Motion Approved
Consent Agenda
Motion Approved
- Approval of Financial Update for the Period Ending June 30, 2025
- Approval of Personnel Report
- 1st Reading of Policies from PRESS Issues 117, 118, and 119
- Approval of Ameresco Change Order for Additional Electrical and Carpentry Services
- Approval of Ameresco Change Order for Additional Ventilation in Emerson 306
- Approval of McKinstry as Commissioning Consultant for Emerson School Renovation
- Approval of McKinstry as Commissioning Consultant for Field and Washington School
- Renovations
- Approval of McKinstry as Commissioning Consultant for Lincoln School Addition and
- Renovation
- Approval of Patriot Pavement Maintenance for Fencing Work at Roosevelt School
- Approval of Patriot Pavement Maintenance for Fencing Work at Franklin School
- Approval of the Second Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Facilities Use
- for Beyond the Bell with the Park Ridge Park District
- Approval of VK Gardens as a Sustainable Community Consultant
- Approval of the Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2025 Regular Meeting, June 26, 2025 Closed
- Meeting and July 21, 2025 Special Meeting