Board of Education Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the hiring of Jill Zapata as the new principal of Emerson Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year following a thorough selection process. They also approved instructional materials for various Advanced Placement courses, including English, Physics, Biology, and French, based on data and public feedback. Additionally, the board approved donations totaling up to $386,000 from Foundation 205 to support grants, mission funds, and experiential learning programs. Financial resolutions included appointing Joseph Blomquist as the school treasurer with a surety bond, transferring $4 million from the operations and maintenance fund to the capital projects fund to support summer capital projects, and approving a $505,296.97 transfer from the working cash fund to the operations and maintenance fund. The board also reviewed and approved facility rental rates to ensure costs are covered when renting district spaces to the community. These actions reflect the district's ongoing commitment to educational excellence, facility maintenance, and financial stewardship.