JTHS 204 Board Meeting 10.20.26 Part 2 @ Central Campus

The JTHS 204 Board meeting on October 21, 2026, included an annual presentation on accelerated placement, Advanced Placement (AP), dual credit, transitional coursework, AVID, and career and technical education programs. Staff reported that an Illinois AP grant supports exam testing and preparation and teacher collaboration. The district offered more than 2,000 AP exams, with 64% of exams earning scores of 3–5; presenters estimated that AP participation saved district families more than $2 million last year. Dual-credit courses awarded about 5,000 credits, with estimated family savings of approximately $735,000 using Joliet Junior College’s lowest tuition rate. The district also plans to add AP Precalculus and CTE-related AP courses, including business and personal finance, cybersecurity, and networking.

Among the action items, the board approved the second phase of the Group 9 life-safety response platform, extending implementation beyond the high schools, Pathways Campus, and Transition Center; no contract amount was stated. The board also considered donations, including $5,000 for the Gilroy Westmont basketball program and $1,750 in equipment for the Central girls cross-country team. No other specific contract award or purchase amount was identified. Public comment focused on allegations of racist language by a coach and requests for accountability and a transparent investigation.