D28 Board Update August 2025
July 22, 2025
August 28, 2025
A Strong Start to the 2025-26 School Year in D28!
In his Superintendent's Report at the August 26 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Jason Pearson shared that Northbrook School District 28 had a smooth start to the 2025-26 school year. Enrollment is stable at approximately 1,800 students.
Preparations for the new school year start before summer break begins and continue until the first day of school. In addition to building and grounds projects, activities include teacher professional development, employee hiring, curriculum work, student enrollment and scheduling, to name a few. Over the summer the district:
Hired 65 new certified and classified staff members
Offered 36 professional learning sessions attended by more than 150 staff members
Repaved the Westmoor bus lane
Replaced parts of the roof at NBJH
Made HVAC upgrades across the district
Installed security hardware for doors across the district
Replaced pavers in the Greenbriar parking lot
D28 Kicks off Construction at Meadowbrook School
Projected Construction Timeline
August 2025: Meadowbrook gymnasium construction begins
March 2026: Meadowbrook gymnasium completed & construction of the new Meadowbrook School begins
- April - June 2026: NBJH, Westmoor & Greenbriar construction begins
- Feb. - April 2027: NBJH, Westmoor, & Greenbriar Phase 1 construction completed
- August 2027: New Meadowbrook School completed
- February 2028: Greenbriar Phase 2 completed
New Educators Hired for 2025-26
At the August 26 Board meeting, the Board approved the appointment of the following certified personnel for the 2025-26 school year:
Sarah deGalicia, Science Teacher at NBJH
Ms. deGalicia earned a master's degree in Educational Technology from Concordia University. She previously worked as an Instructional Assistant in Wilmette School District 39.
Brian Farley, Special Education Teacher at NBJH
Mr. Farley earned his master's degree in Special Education from DePaul University. He previously worked as a Teacher of Diverse Learners in Chicago Public Schools.
Megan Hamm, Art Teacher at Meadowbrook
Ms. Hamm earned her bachelor's degree in Science from Taylor University. She previously worked as a Substitute Teacher at Families Together Cooperative Nursery School.
Erin MacHarg, School Psychologist district-wide
Ms. MacHarg earned her bachelor's degree in Science from Rockford University and an Education Specialist degree from Loyola University. She previously worked as a School Psychologist at Bridge Therapy for You.
Taylor Rogers, Learning Behavior Specialist at Meadowbrook
Ms. Rogers earned a master's degree in Education from National Louis University. She previously worked as a Special Education Teacher in Butler School District 53.
Charlotte Zelman, Orchestra Teacher at NBJH
Ms. Zelman earned a bachelor's degree in Instructional Music Education from Georgia State
University. She previously worked as a Long-Term Substitute Orchestra Teacher in Wilmette School District 39.
Want to Know More?
Livestream/Archive Video
The Board of Education meetings are live-streamed on the District 28's YouTube Channel. The live streams are also archived for later viewing.
Next Meeting is on September 30
The Board of Education's next regular meeting is at 7 p.m. on September 30 in the HOH Community Room at the District Office, 1475 Maple Ave., Northbrook.