Deerfield School District 109 board meeting, Aug 20, 2026
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Deerfield school board hears tentative budget projecting 22nd consecutive balanced operating budget 30:04
- A staff member gave an update on summer construction work and upcoming projects at Walden and Wilmot, and Kate Joyce asked what the district would spend this year from capital projects funds. 23:20
- A district staff member presented the tentative 2026-27 budget, saying it was the district's 22nd consecutive balanced operating budget and projected an ending operating fund balance of 30%. 35:55
- After a roll call vote, a staff member announced that the motion passed, and the board then took up motions on the treasurer's report and a resolution authorizing a transfer of monies from the educational fund to the operations and maintenance fund. 47:44
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Item by item (10)
- District rebranding launch 7:03
- A district staff member said the district launched its new brand to kick off the school year, with a badge logo meant to keep the unique identities of the schools. 7:13
- The staff member said the Shepard logo was changed to a space theme after student feedback, and that rebranding was not a referendum cost, though new signs in new schools would be part of referendum costs. 9:17
- The staff member said brand kits were shared with staff in Canva and logos with spirit wear providers, and bumper magnets would go out on curriculum night. 12:57
- Superintendent's report 14:23
- A district staff member delivering the superintendent's report described welcoming new staff and giving retiring staff green Masters jackets on the opening day of school. 14:35
- The staff member said guest and substitute teachers were brought in for a half day of rotations with people in the district. 17:37
- Ryan Kuo said many in the new staff cohort were from the area. 22:01
- Item 22:35
- A district staff member said summer work at Caruso and Shepherd took 38 days, included a new 100 wing and new lockers, and involved employees from 30 companies. 23:20
- The staff member said the Plan Commission recommended the Village Board approve the Walden project, the Wilmot Plan Commission public hearing was set for September 24th, and groundbreaking could come maybe April, likely May. 24:31
- Ryan Kuo asked about heavy construction traffic, and a staff member said construction fencing and site logistics would come first, followed by digging for site detention. 28:23
- Item 29:47
- A district staff member said there were 4 requests in the board packet. 29:56
- Tentative 2026-27 budget 30:04
- A district staff member said a public hearing on the final budget would be held September 17th and the budget must be filed with ISBE by September 30th, and projected a 4.7 FTE decrease. 31:41
- Asked when referendum tax money would arrive, a staff member said spring of 2027 and pointed to $3.8 million in anticipated debt service fund revenue. 39:21
- Kate Joyce asked about a $106.6 million capital projects starting balance, and a staff member said the district had sold only half the bonds planned; Rosie Bonar asked about audit scope, and a staff member said accounting for the new debt was new. 42:55
- Consent agenda 46:44
- Treasurer's report 47:44
- Ryan Kuo asked for a motion to approve the treasurer's report, and a roll call was held. 47:44
- Fund transfer resolutions 48:06
- Ryan Kuo called for a motion on a resolution authorizing transfer of monies from the educational fund to the operations and maintenance fund, and a roll call was held. 48:06
- Ryan Kuo called for a motion on a resolution directing the school treasurer to transfer money from the operations and maintenance fund to the capital projects fund, and a roll call was held. 48:28
- Committee reports and superintendent evaluation 48:46
- Community participation and closing comments 50:33
- No comments were offered during open community participation. 50:56
- A district staff member said the school year started successfully and the district was fully staffed. 51:03
- One board member commended the new traditions, and another board member thanked district staff for their work. 54:05
- Ryan Kuo announced the meeting adjourned. 56:57
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