JTHS 204 Board Meeting 8.18.2026

The Joliet Township High School Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 18, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and approval of the tentative 2026-2027 budget, which outlined expenditures totaling approximately $159.8 million and highlighted funding sources such as local property taxes, state and federal grants, including a $2.8 million Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant for electric buses and chargers. The board approved the budget and several contracts, including a strategic planning proposal and an agreement with Interim Health Care Services of Joliet. Additionally, the board authorized legal intervention in property tax appeals involving assessed values of $100,000 or more. The meeting also covered educational program updates and personnel approvals, with motions passed by roll call votes on all action items related to spending and contracting.