Board News is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. You can find the meeting agenda online here and look for minutes to be posted after they are approved at the next regular BOE meeting (October 19, 2026).
 

Board Meeting Recording

The meeting was streamed live on the District 34 YouTube channel.

Watch the Meeting

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Public Hearing

FY2027 Budget

Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, presented the FY2027 budget. The presentation included how the District’s budget is built, when assumptions are developed, why a budget is considered a plan, fiscal year 2027 issues, and the budget for fiscal year 2027.

Final FY27 Budget Presentation in Diligent

 

Superintendent's Comments

Each month, Superintendent Dr. Dane Delli updates the Board of Education and the community about programs, events, notable achievements, and other timely information and celebrations.

National Suicide Prevention Month

Dr. Delli shared that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In our middle schools, social workers and psychologists present information about suicide prevention to all classes. Additionally, students have access to use the platform Safe2Help Illinois, which offers students a safe and confidential way to share information that may help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence, and other threats to student safety. 

Safe2Help Illinois features a 24/7 helpline (1-844-4-SAFEIL), free mobile app, and a dedicated website (www.Safe2Helpil.com). Students can use Safe2Help Illinois to share concerns about themselves or others in a confidential (but not anonymous) environment.

Board Listening Sessions

As previously shared, the Board is engaging the community in a short series of listening sessions. These sessions are intended to be an open-forum opportunity for two-way communication with Board members. There are four sessions remaining, and anyone is invited to attend. 

• Lyon/Pleasant Ridge - September 23
• Westbrook/Glen Grove - October 7
• Springman - October 22
• Attea - November 4

 

Community Participation

Community members are encouraged to attend Board of Education meetings and contribute during the community participation periods. In all regular Board of Education meetings, the Board follows a set agenda that includes two opportunities for community participation. Board Briefs provides a summary of the topics addressed by those who speak; the meeting recording, above, and provides a full recording of comments from the community.

• Edward Whitney, GPA Member, shared that September 22 is the anniversary of the GPA’s initial charter. 

 

Consent Agenda

The Board APPROVED the consent agenda, which included:

• Personnel Report
• Payroll Warrants
• Vendor Warrants
• Board Agreements

Consent Agenda in Diligent

 

Resolutions

FY27 Budget Adoption - APPROVED

Dr. Delli reminded the Board and community that there continue to be unforeseen conditions such as tax collection and expenditures. The administration continues to work with the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) to be able to provide a more complete mosaic of the future. Forecasting and changes made during the year will be brought to the Board for informational purposes and future planning.

Final FY27 Budget Presentation in Diligent

403(b)/457(b) Vendor - APPROVED

Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, presented the resolutions to transition the District’s administration of its 403(b) and 457(b) supplemental retirement plans to IPPFA.

Under the new structure, employees who already participate in an existing 403(b) or 457(b) plan will be grandfathered into their current investment provider. IPPFA will serve as the District’s third-party administrator (TPA), providing centralized administration, compliance oversight, and coordination of the District’s existing plans at no fee.

Beginning January 1, employees establishing new 403(b) or 457(b) accounts will utilize IPPFA as the District’s single provider. Employees will have access to all four supplemental retirement options: Traditional 403(b), Roth 403(b), Traditional 457(b), and Roth 457(b), along with expanded investment choices and retirement education resources.

Moving to a single provider for new accounts will simplify plan administration, provide employees with a more consistent enrollment and educational experience, reduce the complexity associated with managing multiple vendors, and allow the District to better communicate and promote the retirement savings opportunities available to employees. The goal is to increase employee participation while providing competitive investment options, greater access to education, and a more streamlined and efficient retirement program.

403(b)/457(b) Memo in Diligent

115 Trust Vendor - APPROVED

Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, presented information regarding the establishment of a Section 115 Trust as an additional benefit for employees upon retirement or separation from District 34. The Board approved IPPFA as the provider for the District’s Section 115 Trust.

The Trust provides a tax-advantaged mechanism for eligible contributions to be set aside for employees to help pay qualified healthcare expenses after they leave the District. Contributions to the Trust are not treated as taxable income to the employee when contributed, earnings within the Trust grow tax-free, and distributions used for eligible healthcare expenses are also tax-free.

The Section 115 Trust provides employees with an additional resource to address healthcare costs in retirement or following separation from employment. By dedicating funds specifically for future healthcare expenses, the District can enhance the overall value of its employee benefits package while helping employees prepare for one of the more significant expenses they may face after leaving District employment.  Now that the trust has been approved, the District will work to establish eligible classes for employees based upon the rules associated with such a mechanism.

115 Trust Memo in Diligent

Website Contract Extension - APPROVED

When making updates to the current District 34 website, the Communications Department was informed that, due to the age of the website, the website provider, Finalsite, will soon no longer be able to support updates needed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 compliance laws. 

After a meeting with Finalsite, the Communications Department recommended that the Board of Education approve a one-time fee to update our website along with a 5-year contract extension.

Website Contract Memo in Diligent

IGA Glenview Public Library - APPROVED

The District currently has two Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the Glenview Public Library. One IGA allows for library cards for all students, and the other IGA provides library cards for certified staff in the District, along with partnership opportunities between staff. The District is looking to combine the two IGAs to create one IGA for the next two years.

IGA with Glenview Public Library in Diligent

 

Discussion

Strategic Plan - Next Steps

The current Strategic Plan is set to end at the conclusion of this school year. The District has made substantial progress in implementing the 2024-2027 plan and intends to complete remaining initiatives while evaluating the impact. 

This school year, the District will offer opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the 2024-2027 plan in preparation of creating a plan for the 2027-2028 school year. The following opportunities will be offered: 

• October 28: Community Focus Group
  • Gathering qualitative data, questions geared toward each category of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
• November 18: Community Focus Group
  • Same questions, second opportunity
• November 2-24: Surveys (staff, family, community)
• December-January: Review/analyze data with a group of representatives from across the District (staff, family, community members)
• Summer 2027: Finalize updated Strategic Plan
• August 2027: Launch updated Strategic Plan

PRESS ISSUE 122

The District uses the School Board Association’s PRESS recommendations for policy changes and additions. This is the first read for PRESS 122, which adjusts the following policies: 

• 2:30 District Elections 
• 3:40 Superintendent 
• 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent 
• 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal 
• 3:70 Succession of Authority
• 4:120 Food Services 
• 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications 
• 5:110 Recommendation for Service 
• 5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff 
• 5:185 Family and Medical Leave 
• 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer 
• 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance 
• 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
• 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies 
• 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board
• 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease 
• 5:70 Religious Holidays 
• 5:240 Suspension 
• 6:70 Teaching About Religions 
• 6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues 
• 6:190 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular 
• 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities 
• 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities 
• 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

PRESS 122 Memo in Diligent

Reports

• FOIA Report
• Financial Report 
• Summer Learning 2026 Report and Recommendations for Summer 2027 

View Reports in Diligent

 

Board Member Comments

• Scott Nelson attended a productive PTA Council meeting and that the group is now going by the name D34 Community Coalition. 
• Jessica Pritzker attended the EdCo meeting full of presentations, and she looks forward to sharing more soon. Pritzker also attended the Instruction Technology Committee which included staff and community members. They intend to meet a few more times throughout the year. 
• Julie Moon attended the personnel committee where they discussed staff wellness, the staff climate and culture survey, and conference norms. 
• Eva Giglio attended the Glenview Education Foundation (GEF) meeting where Mary Ko will serve as the new president this year. 
• Board President Alex Kamilewicz shared that September 22, 1958 is the birthdate of two famous musicians, opera singer Andrea Bocelli, and rockstar Joan Jett.