Geneva CUSD 304 Board of Education Meeting - 7-13-2026

The Geneva CUSD 304 Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget presentation detailed revenue sources including local property taxes, state evidence-based funding, and federal grants, as well as expenditures such as salaries, benefits, purchase services, supplies, and capital outlay. The board discussed capital projects, transportation fleet updates including bus purchases and a shift toward propane fuel, and the refinancing of callable bonds to achieve taxpayer savings estimated at nearly $1.7 million. Additionally, the board reviewed donations and grants totaling over $22,000, including a $7,000 trailer donation for the robotics club. Legislative updates relevant to school funding and policies were also provided. The meeting included motions to approve the tentative budget and other consent agenda items, with plans to finalize the budget in the next meeting. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal planning, capital improvements, and procurement related to transportation and educational resources.