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Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

Board MeetingSummaryGlen Ellyn School District 41

April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations, and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here.

Meetings are streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here.

In Attendance

President Dr. Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Dr. Steve Miko, Tayyaba Syed

Student Board Members Alessia D’Argento, Helen Manak, and Tess Reinmann
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Celebrations and Recognitions | watch

Hadley Band Students
The Board meeting started off with a performance by Hadley band students who were selected to perform at the prestigious Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 Junior Jazz Band Festival on April 12 at Hampshire Middle School. Superintendent Jeff McHugh introduced Hadley Junior High School Band Director Chris Cooper who celebrated the four students.


8th Grader Scott Simon (trumpet, Jazz Band I)

7th grader Noah Brown (trombone, Jazz Band II)

7th Grader Cooper Kroening (alto sax, Jazz Band III)

7th grader Zachary Swenson (trumpet, Jazz Band III)


Congratulations to the students who were selected and performed at the festival!

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PTA Community Outreach Holiday Sharing | watch

Dr. McHugh recognized the PTA Holiday Sharing Program and thanked the representatives for over 20 years of support of District 41 families. This past holiday season, the program provided gifts, grocery gift cards, and books to 493 children in 194 families. Community member and Holiday Sharing Coordinator Karen Winter shared details about the 20 years of Holiday Sharing in District 41. Board members thanked the community for their time and efforts to support families.


Presentations

Kindergarten Update with FQC | watch

Jack Hayes from FQC presented an update about the construction of the Kindergarten Center. Click Here for photos of the progress to date.

2025-2026 Elementary Schedule | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno presented an update about the elementary school schedule for next year. Members of the elementary schedule committee presented information about the schedule details and the process that led to the changes.

Click Here for all presentation slides.


Public Participation | watch


Superintendent's Report | watch

Dr. McHugh shared an update about the future of transportation in District 41, kindergarten logistics for next school year, and the community survey that was sent out to all households in District 41 boundaries. Click Here for presentation slides.


Board Reports | watch


Student Board Reports | watch


Discussion

Board Policy Revisions - First Reading - Student Personal Technology | watch

Dr. McHugh introduced the proposed changes to the Student Personal Technology Policy informed by a comprehensive community engagement process including parents, community members, students, and staff. Board members asked questions and student Board members provided feedback about the proposed changes.


IXL Software Purchase K-8 | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Kris Webster shared background about the software purchase request for kindergarten through 8th grade. She explained that the administration recommends expanding IXL as a supplemental ELA and math resource at the elementary level. This would replace current Zearn software currently available to students.


HMH Materials and Licensing Extended Contract | watch

Dr. Webster explained that following the initial one-year contract for HMH’s student print and digital instructional materials, the administration recommends transitioning to a five-year agreement based on teacher feedback, student engagement, and overall program effectiveness. This includes both student workbooks and digital licenses for all students in grades K-8. This also includes a one-time purchase of decodable books for all K-2 students.


Elementary Social Studies Supplemental Resource | watch

Dr. Webster presented a proposal for a supplemental resource that compliments the HMH curriculum. With the recent adoption of a new literacy curricular resource, a review and realignment of the integration between literacy and social studies became necessary. After careful evaluation by a committee, a unanimous decision was reached to recommend Studies Weekly as a supplemental resource for Social Studies at the elementary level.

Elementary AEC Student Workbooks | watch

Dr. Webster shared that AEC teachers have reviewed the updated edition of CMP student workbooks to assess their effectiveness in supporting student learning. The AEC teachers found that the updated workbooks are specifically designed for student use, contain modernized content, and have the potential to enhance student engagement and accessibility. Additionally, these resources would establish a standardized, district-wide approach to supporting AEC students and align with ongoing school improvement goals focused on increasing math growth.


Tentative FY 2025 Amended Budget | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter shared the details of the amended tentative budget and will present a final budget in June.


Action Items | watch


Consent Agenda

Personnel Report

  • Employment Recommendations
  • Resignations
  • Resignations and Retirements
  • Administration Compensation
  • Non-Union Exempt Compensation

Approve Probationary (Non-Tenure) Renewal Staff Contracts

Acceptance of April 21, 2025 resignation letters from teachers

Monthly Financial Reports

-Disposal of Surplus Property

-Donation and Gifts

-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

-Vandalism

Board Meeting Minutes

-March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

-March 17, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)


Approval of Increase in the Compensation of the Superintendent

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Approval of Professional Services Contract

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Approve the Last Day of the 2024-2025 School Year

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Board Policy Revisions - Second Reading and Adoption

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

eRate - PON Network Whole District (Switch Replacement)

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Place the 2025 FY Tentative Budget on Display

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Approve Consolidated District Plan

(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)


Other/Board Governance - Learning Together |
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  • Advocacy Report

  • Book Study

  • Board Member Recognition - Tayyaba Syed

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All meetings are held at Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd. unless otherwise noted.
  • Monday, May 5, 2025, Board Reorganizational Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (meet and greet with Board members will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the start of the Board meeting)
  • Monday, May 19, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH DISTRICT 41

Email: ekrehbiel@d41.org
Website: www.d41.org
Location: 793 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: 630.790.6400
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