July 14th 2026 BOARD OF EDUCATION - Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

The Waukegan Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and contract approvals. The board discussed and approved the sale of a district property, clarifying details about the contract terms, costs incurred including realtor commissions and surveys, and the net financial gain for the district estimated around $570,000. Additionally, the board approved a one-year child nutrition contract with Organic Life LLC, valued at approximately $8 million with options to renew for four additional years. Board members emphasized the importance of ongoing evaluation of the food service program to ensure quality and student satisfaction. The meeting concluded with plans to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel evaluation processes.