Lake Forest District 67 Regular School Board Meeting - 9/22/26

The Lake Forest School District 67 Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, which included a detailed budget hearing and several procurement-related decisions. The board reviewed and approved the final 2026-2027 budget, highlighting a 4.7% increase in operating revenues and a 6.1% increase in operating expenses, with staffing remaining a major investment. The budget incorporated updated teacher salaries per a new union contract and planned capital expenditures, including technology and facilities upgrades. The board also approved the Lake Forest Education Association collective bargaining agreement for 2026-2030. Procurement actions included approval of contracts for outsourced speech and language therapy services, replacement of cafeteria tables at Everett Elementary via cooperative purchasing, and mechanical services for HVAC and plumbing upgrades at Cherokee Elementary as part of a health and life safety capital project funded through bond proceeds. The meeting emphasized fiscal stewardship, long-term financial planning, and ongoing capital improvement projects aligned with district priorities.