The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. You can watch or listen to a replay of the April 16th meeting.

Student and Staff Recognitions

Young Author Awards

Over 200 writers submitted stories this year. Winners from across the district were honored, and seven will attend the statewide Young Authors Conference in Tinley Park on April 25.

Those Who Excel Awards

We had three educators honored at the state-level banquet in Bloomington. 

• Quinn Galindo (Psychologist, Field): Award of Special Recognition
• Jenny Kapustka (Music Teacher, Field): Award of Excellence
• Angela Pontikis (SLC Teacher, Washington): Award of Meritorious Service.

Educator Appreciation Week 

Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins expressed immense pride in the District 64 staff, noting that the collective efforts of teachers, librarians, custodians, and bus drivers are vital to student success. Highlighting the importance of the upcoming Educator Appreciation Week, he said, "It takes everybody to get the kids through their day, and so we’re just very, very, very proud of the work that our staff does every day."

Board Committee Reports: Policy Committee

PRESS Issue 121

The committee recommended adopting all suggested updates from the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) PRESS Issue 121.

Student Handbook Revisions

Minor updates were proposed. Including adding the employee code of conduct and being clear that if a student is absent from school due to illness or is sent home ill, they are not permitted to attend or participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular events or practices held later that same day. Also added were new descriptions for the Multilingual Program and additional information regarding ParentSquare. View the Student-Parent Handbook for 2026-27.

Approval of Natural Gas Service Contract

Motion Approved

Approval of Electrical Supply Services Contract

Motion Approved

Consent Agenda

Motions Approved

• Bills, Payroll, & Benefits
• Approval of Financial Update for the Period Ending February 28, 2026
• Approval of 2026-27 Board Meeting Dates
• Approval of Hold or Release of Closed Minutes
• Approval of Destruction of Closed Audio Recordings
• Approval of Recommended Personnel Report
• 1st Reading of Policies from PRESS Issue 121
• Second Reading of Policy 7:220 Bus Conduct
• Approval of 2026-2027 Student/Parent Handbook
• Approval of the Consolidated District Plan
• Emerson Gymnasium Floor Refinishing
• Approval of Commissioning for Carpenter, Roosevelt, and Franklin
• Approval of Retro Commissioning of all Pre-existing Systems
• Easy Archive Facilities Digitization Agreement
• Moving Equipment Rentals for Summer Renovations
• Additional Roosevelt Remodeling Items
• Additional MPR Stage Finishes
• Approval of Minutes of March 19, 2026 Regular and Closed Meeting and March 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Student Disciplinary Decision/Action — Student 2026-01

Motion Approved