Peoria Unified Governing Board Meeting (May 14, 2026)

The Peoria Unified Governing Board held a regular meeting on May 14, 2026, which included a public hearing and approval of the revised expenditure budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The budget revision reflected an increase of approximately $6 million over the originally adopted budget, with adjustments related to maintenance and operations, district additional assistance, and classroom site funds. The board approved the budget revision unanimously. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the adoption of new English Language Arts (ELA) curricula across all grade levels, including pre-K, K-5, grades 6-8, and high school. After extensive committee review and public input, the board approved multiple curriculum adoptions, including Amplify CKLA for K-5 and grades 6-8, Wit and Wisdom and Foundations for Poria Traditional School, and Bedford Freeman and Worth materials for high school. The board also approved a purchasing rollout plan to allocate approximately $4 million for the new curriculum materials, with implementation planned for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board approved course fees, non-class fees, kids zone fees, and preschool fees for the upcoming school year, reflecting some increases aligned with comparable districts. Policy revisions related to mandated reporting were discussed and adopted. The meeting included recognitions of retiring staff and administrative appointments. Public comments addressed concerns about school safety, mold remediation, and accountability. The board also received updates on legislative budget negotiations and upcoming events. Overall, the meeting involved key procurement decisions on curriculum adoption and budget adjustments critical to district operations.