Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - May 18, 2026

The Belvidere School District 100 Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 18, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a playground equipment and installation project for Mihan Elementary School, involving landscape structures equipment and soft surfacing, with a noted trucking cost of $6,500. The board also approved a wood shop remodel at Belvidere North High School funded by state-allocated CTE programming funds, and awarded contracts for secure entrance construction scopes three and four, resulting in a $2.2 million savings after rebidding. Additionally, the board approved administrative contracts and wage increases for non-union employees for the 2026-2027 year. The meeting featured presentations on the expansion of a school facility therapy dog program at South Middle School, which is provided at no cost to the district through a community partnership. Policy revisions related to grading and promotion were also approved. No new bids or RFPs were initiated, but several capital improvement projects and contract awards were finalized, reflecting ongoing facility upgrades and strategic planning efforts within the district.