Board RECAP

The District 211 Board of Education met Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the Board Room of the G.A. McElroy Administration Center. Below is a recap of key items acted on and reviewed.

The Board of Education recognized both military veterans who currently work for District 211 as well as veterans present at the meeting.

The Board approved the minutes from its Special Meeting of October 9, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2025, were approved..

The Board of Education formally accepted the donations of $2,450 from the O’Brien Family; $12,000 from The Goodman Family Foundation; $1,000 from Prospect Electric Company; $1,000 from Emerson & Elder, PC; and $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates.

Details of the funding are available here.

District 211 conducts placement testing each fall to ensure incoming freshmen are accurately placed in courses that align with their academic readiness and learning needs. The assessment results, combined with eighth-grade teacher recommendations and other relevant data, guide placement decisions in English, mathematics, and science. This process helps each student begin high school in a setting that appropriately challenges and supports their continued academic growth.

More information is available here.

Cook County has not yet finalized the 2024 property tax extensions and rates. Until these rates are set, tax bills cannot be calculated or distributed to taxpayers, and in turn, taxing bodies are not receiving property tax revenue. Typically, Cook County distributes property tax revenue to taxing bodies in two installments beginning in March and August, following the issuance of tax bills.

However, the County has not provided an update on when those bills will be released. This delay directly impacts the District’s cash flow, as local property taxes represent the District’s largest source of revenue. Without this funding, the District must continue to meet expenditures without the corresponding inflows, potentially for several months. The delay in tax revenue will also have a significant impact on interest earnings for the current fiscal year.

More information is available here.

The levy and extension process is set in state statute (35 ILCS 200/18) and outlines the specific purposes for which taxes can be levied and limitations on the amount taxing districts may levy. For District 211, the total levy is comprised of the Educational, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation, Illinois Municipal Retirement and Social Security, and Working Cash Funds.

Under PTELL, or the “Tax Cap”, the 2025 levy limitation is 2.9% determined by the December 2024 rate of CPI-U. The PTELL limit for the 2025 levy may not exceed 2.9% plus any new property growth over the prior year’s levy extension baseline.

The Board of Education approved the resolution which set forth the amount of $290,701,000 as the proposed 2025 levy for Township High School District 211 and directed publication of a notice of public hearing on the proposed levy at its meeting to be held on December 11, 2025.

More information is available here.

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Delegate Assembly is the policymaking body of the IASB. The Delegate Assembly is comprised of one voting delegate from each member district. At the joint annual conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards/Illinois Association of School Administrators/Illinois Association of School Business Officials on November 22, 2025, the Delegate Assembly of IASB will review, discuss and vote on proposed the resolution submitted by member districts and vote for election of IASB officers. Board member Jane Russell will represent District 211 as the voting voice for the Board. The results from the proposed resolutions will guide the IASB’s position statements and staff in ongoing legislative efforts. This year’s proposals include 10 Constitutional Amendments and one new resolution.

The IASB 2025 Resolutions Committee Report is available here.

School Report Cards were developed by the State of Illinois to provide information about academic performance and characteristics of students, faculty, instructional resources and finances at the school, district and state level. Report Cards are prepared by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) based on data received from schools throughout the State at various points of the school year.

More information is available here.

The fall Curriculum Committee Report provides an overview of curriculum updates, instructional initiatives, and academic performance data that guide District 211’s continuous improvement efforts. This report summarizes key developments across departments, including course revisions, program enhancements, and alignment with state standards and college and career readiness benchmarks. The information reflects the District’s ongoing work to ensure that all students have equitable access to rigorous and relevant learning experiences.

The Fall Curriculum Committee Report is available here.

The District 211 Professional Development Report outlines the new in-district professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen instructional practice and support continuous educator growth. These courses, developed and taught by District 211 faculty, focus on applying high-impact strategies, fostering collaboration, and directly improving classroom learning experiences. The proposed offerings for spring 2026 emphasize literacy across disciplines, differentiation, multilingual learner support, and inclusive instructional practices aligned to the needs of today’s diverse learners.

More information is available here.

Bids for auditorium improvements for Palatine High School are presented for consideration with construction scheduled for completion in Summer 2026. The scope of improvements includes improved ADA access for performers and spectators, new theater and stage lighting systems, replacement of existing curtains, new carpeting and miscellaneous design and lifecycle replacements. Project costs will be spread between the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Operations and Maintenance Fund budgets and are drawing down on reserves accumulated from the sale of the 62-acre property in Schaumburg.

The Board of Education approved the bid for improvements to the Palatine High School Auditorium for a total of $1,851,208.

More information is available here.

The Board of Education approved the sale of the student-built home at 1527 Louise Lane in Palatine in the amount of $900,000. The home is one of many that District 211 Building Construction students have created within the community alongside educators and professionals in the field.

The next scheduled regular Board of Education meeting will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, with closed session beginning at 6:30 p.m. and public session and recognitions beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Koller Board Meeting Room at the G.A. McElroy Administration Center.