Parent Teacher Advisory Committee - 10/6/2026

The Elmhurst CUSD 205 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee met October 6, 2026. The committee reviewed parent learning opportunities and results from the spring Five Essentials parent survey; districtwide, 96% of responding families were somewhat or extremely likely to recommend their school, and 92% were somewhat or very satisfied with their child’s education. Members discussed ways to publicize parent programs and share how survey feedback informs school improvement. The minutes were presented for approval, with no objections stated; no spending decision, local contract award, or purchasing action was identified.

The main policy discussion concerned Illinois Public Act 104-0657, which requires districts to adopt cell-phone and portable-device policies before the 2027–28 school year. The district is gathering feedback on use during non-instructional time, storage, enforcement, exceptions, safety, and communication as it develops a policy. The committee also previewed the state-required universal mental-health screening for students in grades 3–12. Implementation depends on the Illinois State Board of Education awarding a contract to a screening provider; the district is mapping existing supports and considering privacy, consent, access to results, and family communication. No local procurement decision was made.