OP Board of Education - Regularly Scheduled Meeting- June 22, 2026

The Oak Park Schools Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions and contract approvals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the proposed 2026-2027 budget, including concerns about a 13% budget cut and its impact on staffing and services. Board members debated the lack of clarity on which positions or services would be cut and expressed the need for detailed plans before approving the budget. The board also discussed contract approvals, including a multi-year contract with Guard Security Services for districtwide security at an estimated cost of $44,000, with some members requesting to review the contract details before approval. Policy updates related to employment, extracurricular activities, and web accessibility were presented and discussed, with suggestions to form a committee to refine policy language, especially regarding employee moonlighting and contract workers. The board ultimately tabled the budget approval to a later date to allow for further review and clarification. No final votes on the budget were taken during this meeting, but the contract with Guard Security Services was approved.