May 12th, 2026 - Regular Micro Meeting, Student Achievement and Operations Committee meetings

The Waukegan Public Schools held a series of meetings on May 12, 2026, including the Regular Micro Meeting, Operations Services Committee meeting, and Student Achievement meeting. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of non-union personnel compensation with an estimated $840,000 budget for a 4% increase, and the bid opening for the Lewis Middle School main lobby restroom and locker room improvements, with construction planned to start immediately after school release and completion targeted before the new school year. The board discussed contract negotiations with SEIU custodial and food service employees, including a "me too" clause tying their raises to non-union personnel increases. The board also approved routine financial reports and interfund loans as authorized by school code. Additionally, the board considered new positions such as an IB coach for Abbott Middle School and discussed subscriptions for educational programs like the RAP phonics curriculum for low incidence classrooms. No formal votes were taken on the construction contract at this meeting, but a motion to proceed with the project was anticipated at the next meeting. Overall, the meetings focused on personnel compensation, capital improvement projects, and educational program funding and planning.