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Round Lake CUSD 116 board meeting, Oct 5, 2026

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Round Lake Area board approves contracts, hears proposed levy with 4.97% increase 18:45

  • A presenter shared the first iteration of the proposed estimated aggregate tax levy, which requests about a 4.97% increase, with adoption planned for the October 19th meeting. 18:45
  • The board approved a contract with Catalyst for Educational Change for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year in the amount of $47,179 using Title I funds. 22:00
  • The board approved a contract with Center for Special Education Services for bilingual evaluation services in the amount of $120,547 for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year. 23:31
  • The board also approved an agreement with Adelante Educational Specialists in the amount of $14,000 funded by the Title III grant. 27:55
Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 3:38
    • Michael Francisco called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM on Monday, October 5th, 2026, followed by a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. 3:38
    • Michael Francisco asked for approval of the agenda with item 3A, the BPAC update, struck. 4:28
    • The motion to approve the amended agenda carried. 5:06
  2. Village Elementary School spotlight 5:06
    • Village Elementary administrators described the Student Leadership Advisory Council, which they said gives students a voice in the school and a chance to practice leadership skills. 5:32
    • A staff member said the council includes 4th and 5th grade students this year, has 7 members, uses an application process and meets twice a month. 7:16
    • A speaker asked whether students must reapply each year, and a staff member said the application process for next year would be decided as a team. 10:45
  3. Reports and public comment 11:20
    • The board had no questions on the FOIA report or on contracts under $1,000, and no public comment was offered. 11:20
  4. Superintendent's report 11:20
    • The superintendent said the assistant superintendent of technology and innovation was selected for the Illinois State Board of Education's Artificial Intelligence Workgroup. 12:11
    • The superintendent said reports from work with a ComEd energy advisor identify projected annual savings of approximately 1 million kilowatts and more than $127,000, although actual savings will vary. 13:37
    • The superintendent listed donations, including 200 backpacks from United Way of Lake County and 100 backpacks and school supplies from Avon Township. 14:21
  5. Community Engagement Committee update 14:53
    • Julie Lee said the Education Foundation offers classroom grants and has a new bingo night fundraiser this year. 15:07
    • Julie Lee said the sign-up method for parent-teacher conferences has had problems and building principals may call parents to help them sign up. 15:07
    • Julie Lee said the Stakeholder Advisory Group will meet October 26th and April 5th to discuss the 5 Essential Survey and school improvement goals. 15:47
  6. Minutes and consent agenda 17:24
    • The board considered the September 21st, 2026 regular board meeting minutes. 17:33
    • The consent agenda included the accounts payable report and the October 5th, 2026 employment report. 18:02
    • The motions to approve the minutes and the consent agenda both carried. 18:00
  7. Proposed estimated tax levy 18:35
    • A presenter said the district plans to adopt the estimated aggregate levy on October 19th, publish a Truth in Taxation hearing notice between November 3rd and November 8th and hold a public hearing on November 16th. 18:45
    • The presenter said the district is requesting about a 4.97% increase and will hold the hearing even though it is not required below 5%. 19:55
    • A speaker said the district aims to help the community understand the tax levy process, including through Tax Levy Thursday videos. 20:47
  8. Special education consulting contract 21:22
    • A staff member said the contract with Catalyst for Educational Change supports the district's K-12 special education service pathways, inclusive practices and evaluation practices. 21:32
    • A speaker said the contract was reviewed by the Finance Committee, which was in support. 22:00
    • The motion to approve the $47,179 contract using Title I funds carried. 22:00
  9. Bilingual evaluation services contract 22:49
    • A staff member said the contract with Center for Special Education Services would provide up to 58 bilingual special education evaluations during the 2026⁠-⁠27 school year, paid from the educational services budget. 22:59
    • The motion to approve the contract in the amount of $120,547 carried. 23:31
  10. Food service agreement with SEDOL 24:15
    • A staff member said the district will invoice SEDOL for breakfast and lunch eaten by SEDOL students in district facilities, at $1.92 for breakfast and $3.85 for lunch. 24:21
    • A speaker said the students had been receiving their meals and the change is in reporting and paperwork. 25:11
    • The motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school-to-school food service agreement carried. 25:50
  11. Multilingual education contracts 26:37
    • The director requested 75 additional Flashlight 360 licenses so 5th grade students across elementary schools can use the resource, funded by Title III. 28:42
    • Motions to approve the agreement with Adelante Educational Specialists in the amount of $14,000 and a second agreement both carried. 27:55
  12. Early education parent engagement sessions 29:59
    • A speaker sought approval for 3 parent engagement sessions in English and Spanish provided by Lakeshore and funded by Preschool for All grants. 30:05
    • The motion to approve the contracts with Lakeshore Professional Development carried. 30:54
  13. Conference delegates and proposed resolutions 31:19
    • A speaker said board members interested in serving as delegate or alternate for the Joint Annual Conference should say so by the next meeting. 31:19
    • A speaker asked board members to review ISB proposed resolutions, with board positions to be discussed at the meeting on the 19th. 32:13
  14. Positive occurrences and future agenda items 33:44
    • A speaker noted the league division dinner on the 14th and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration on the 16th at the Civic Center in Round Lake Beach. 34:06
    • A speaker said Guard had won its last 3 competitions in a row. 34:47
  15. Closed session and resulting action 36:31
    • The board moved to closed session to discuss employment matters, collective negotiating matters, litigation and closed meeting minutes. 36:31
    • The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM, with the next meeting set for 7 PM on October 19th. 1:40:45

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