Regular Meeting - Apr 28 2026

The Oak Park Elementary School District 97 held a regular board meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. The board discussed and approved the 10-year master facilities plan with a budget allocation of up to $92 million, which includes capital improvement projects such as roofing and solar panel installations. Specifically, the board approved a $1,269,000 contract with Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Company for the Julian Middle School roof project. Additionally, the board approved a $54,500 professional services contract with Responsive Classroom for the 2026-2027 school year and engaged Baker Tilly US LLP for the FY 2026 annual financial audit. The meeting also included an update on the solar project RFP process, where General Energy was selected as the top-ranked vendor with a project cost just under $1.83 million and an estimated payback period of about four and a half years. Furthermore, the board reviewed and recommended the adoption of the Bridges in Mathematics K-5 curriculum, highlighting its hands-on, equity-focused approach without reliance on technology. Teacher leadership roles and stipends for the upcoming school year were also discussed, with a proposed budget of $663,000. Public comments primarily addressed concerns about screen time and device use in schools, but no direct procurement actions were related to these comments.