District 300 School Board Approves New Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2028

Overview: The District 300 School Board recently approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the 2025-2028 period. The agreement passed with a 6-0-1 vote after one board member abstained due to a potential conflict of interest. Additionally, the board approved a memorandum of understanding to extend another collective bargaining agreement by one year.

Township High School District 211 School Board Highlights Special Education Budget and Student Achievements

Overview: The Township High School District 211 School Board meeting centered on the presentation of the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization’s (NSSEO) budget, emphasizing the cooperative’s role in supporting the district’s special education needs. The meeting also celebrated numerous student achievements in various fields, from culinary arts to mathematics.

Elgin U-46 School Board Honors Top 2% of Graduating Seniors with Ceremony

Overview: The Elgin U-46 School Board meeting on May 12, 2025, focused on honoring the district’s top-performing high school seniors, recognizing their academic achievements and future aspirations. The ceremony celebrated the top 2% of graduates from the district’s five high schools.

Elgin U-46 School Board Votes for Temporary Classrooms, Approves $67 Million Middle School Bids

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Elgin U-46 School Board unanimously approved several resolutions, including the continuation of temporary classrooms and the awarding of $67 million in bids for the New Elgin Middle School’s operations.

Elgin U-46 Board Examines Mental Health Needs Amid Student Pressures

Overview: In an Elgin U-46 School Board meeting on April 28, 2025, discussions centered on the pressing mental health challenges faced by students, the strategic need for improved physical education resources, and the district’s financial and infrastructural developments. The meeting addressed issues, from students’ mental health advocacy to the logistics of expanding physical education offerings amidst spatial constraints.