District 85 School Board Meeting - 8/20/26

The East Side Community Unit School District 85 Board of Education meeting was held August 20, 2026. The board reviewed a preliminary FY27 budget and, according to the transcript, passed a motion to adopt the budget by roll-call vote. The superintendent said budget figures were still being updated and that a formal budget hearing and adoption were expected the following month. The discussion included projected expenses for the door replacement project, estimated at about $80,000, with a $20,000 deposit paid in the prior year. The district planned to use reserve funds, including funds transferred from a redeemed CD, and a previously received $50,000 maintenance grant toward project costs. Door delivery was delayed, and staff were coordinating with Kelly Glass on scheduling the work during school breaks.

The board also reviewed financial reports and FY27 budget estimates, including transportation costs following the transition to Washington Community High School’s transportation administration. The superintendent noted that the district expected to reissue working cash bonds in the fall and anticipated another state maintenance grant, which could inform future facilities spending. The board approved the consent agenda, including bills, by roll-call vote; the transcript did not identify a new RFP or vendor award.