Board Meeting Summary

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno introduced new staff to the Board and invited the staff to say a few words about the district.

Click here for a video introducing new staff in District 41.

Strategic Plan Priority Goal 4 Metric Update | watch

Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh and Chief Communications Officer Erika Krehbiel presented information about Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Strengthen Community Connections. They highlighted the metrics and how the district will work to reach the goals by 2027.

Public Participation | watch

Superintendent’s Report | watch

Dr. McHugh presented about a number of topics such as the Kindergarten Center, TRS/IMRF reports, transportation, personal/instructional technology, and the special education review.

Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Fund Transfers | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter explained the need for transferring from the education fund to the operations fund and capital projects fund.

Action Items | watch

Consent Agenda

Personnel Report

Approve New or Revised Job Descriptions

Monthly Financial Reports

-Disposal of Surplus Property

-Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report

-Investment Schedule

-Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

-School District Payment Order

-Summary of Bills and Payroll

-Treasurer's Report

Board Meeting Minutes

-August 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

-August 18, 2025 , Closed Session Minutes

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Hill, Becker, Estes, LaDow, Martelli)

Recommendations

Board Policy Revisions

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Hill, Becker, Estes, LaDow, Martelli)

Approve the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Hill, Becker, Estes, LaDow, Martelli)

Authorization to Prepare the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Hill, Becker, Estes, LaDow, Martelli)

Other/Board Governance - Learning Together

Advocacy | watch

Secretary Julie Hill reported about a Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) conference attended by Hill and Dr. Bruno. She shared details about the sessions and meetings with legislators.

Book Study | watch

President Bruno would like to recommend the Board conduct another book study.

President Bruno shared that the PTA Council suggested organizing it as a book club that could be an opportunity for engagement with the community. He will bring ideas back to the next meeting.