Cook County School District 130 Board of Education Meeting 06.16.2026

The Cook County School District 130 Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at Eisenhower School. Key procurement-related discussions included concerns raised by SEIU representatives about the quality and effectiveness of contracted cleaning services, highlighting issues with contractor performance and questioning the value of the $150,000 spent on these services. The board also reviewed contracts for psychological services totaling approximately $154,270, noting these are as-needed contracts rather than fixed annual expenditures. Additionally, the board discussed the Nathan Hale Middle School gym renovation project planned for fiscal year 2027, debating flooring options (hardwood versus Teraflex) and associated costs, with a motion to obtain updated cost estimates for both options. The meeting included updates on technology infrastructure investments, cybersecurity measures, and the use of federal E-rate funds to maintain network hardware. The board approved multiple consent agenda items, including employment contracts and school improvement plans, and voted to centralize future board meetings at Eisenhower Co-op to improve operational efficiency. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several capital improvement projects and vendor contracts were discussed and planned for future action.