District 96 Board of Education Public Hearing and Regular Meeting 10-21-26

The Riverside District 96 Board of Education held a public hearing and regular business meeting on October 21, 2026. The board opened and closed the public hearing on the FY2027 budget, then voted to ratify the budget as presented; no total amount was stated. It also approved the consent agenda and the second reading of Press Plus policy updates. The policy discussion included a change to the recommended public-comment limit from five minutes to three minutes. No contract awards, vendor selections, or specific purchases were identified.

The board discussed a proposed additional full-time special education teacher at Blythe Park, citing rising student service needs and current staffing capacity; the transcript records discussion but no vote approving the position. Finance and facilities goals included developing a public-facing financial dashboard and rolling five-year plans for facilities and technology infrastructure/device replacement, with scheduled maintenance projects monitored against approved budgets. The board also heard that federal IDEA funding is available but does not cover the cost of required special education services. No specific funding amount was provided.