Board of Education Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included recognitions of student athletic and academic achievements, public comments focusing on concerns about educational technology use and student data privacy, and presentations on the district's summer programming. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract with School Exec Connect, an educational search firm, for $14,500 plus up to $1,100 in expenses to assist in recruiting the next York High School principal. Additionally, the board approved the adoption of the Aadians literacy assessment tool for grades K-3, replacing the MAP primary growth assessment for certain grades. The meeting also covered personnel, financial, and staffing agreements as part of the consent agenda. No other specific contract awards or capital projects were discussed. The board emphasized community involvement in the principal search and ongoing evaluation of educational programs and technology use policies.