U-46 Board Meeting - April 13, 2026

The School District U-46 Board of Education held a meeting on April 13, 2026, which included multiple procurement and contracting decisions. The board approved several curriculum and resource proposals for physical science, chemistry, and physics totaling over $397,000, as well as contracts related to specialized student services, transportation, and postsecondary success programs. Notably, the board awarded a $4.49 million HVAC contract for Fox Meadow Elementary School and an $8.9 million contract for a related project, both funded through health life safety and operations funds. Additional contracts included classroom moving services, furniture and equipment for Bartlett High School, career and technical education equipment, and software and instructional resources. The board also approved resolutions authorizing individuals to act on behalf of 403b and 457b plans. Discussions included the implementation of a new communication app for parent and coach messaging with built-in monitoring features. All procurement actions were approved by roll call votes, with expenditures charged to appropriate budgeted funds for the 2025-2028 fiscal years.