District 103

Board Member Appointment

The District 103 Board of Education announced the appointment of Emily Weece to fill the Board vacancy created by the departure of Board member Joy Anes, who resigned in September.

Strategic Planning Discussion

Superintendent Dr. Katie Reynolds presented five proposed goals for the District’s new strategic plan, based on feedback from students, staff, and parents through meetings and surveys. The Board reviewed and refined descriptions of the five goals:

• Student Well-Being

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Educator Excellence and Culture

• Finance and Facilities

• Community Partnerships

The administration will further refine the goals and share them at the next Strategic Planning Meeting.

Tax Levy Review

The Board reviewed the preliminary 2026 tax levy of $41.675 million, based on a 2.7 percent Consumer Price Index. Assistant Superintendent for Business Patrick Palbicke said the District will review it one more time before the final levy will be presented to the community during a public hearing in November.

Early Childhood Fee Increase Proposal

The Board reviewed a proposed 2.7 percent increase in early childhood program fees for the 2027–2028 school year, consistent with the Consumer Price Index. The increase would bring annual tuition to $4,590 for the half-day program and $9,180 for the full-day program.