# U-46 Board Meeting - Sept 28, 2026

The U-46 Board of Education held a meeting on September 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved multiple contract renewals and change orders, including construction material testing services for the new Elgin Elementary School, athletics packages, postage equipment leases, and specialized student services contracts. They also approved resolutions for the disposal of surplus property and various building permit completion statements. A significant portion of the meeting focused on updates to ongoing capital improvement projects, such as the completion of Kenyon Woods and Kimble middle schools, progress on Legacy Middle School, Illinois Park and Century Oaks elementary schools, and the new Elgin Elementary School construction. The board approved the 2026 capital project summary and energy efficiency initiatives, highlighting $46 million spent on infrastructure and building improvements. Additionally, the board adopted the school district's budget for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and approved a rate increase for legal services with Nihan, Bamber, Kinsey, and Lowry PC. The meeting concluded with approval of a settlement agreement related to a student safety incident and several policy reviews as part of the regular five-year cycle.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [U-46 Board Meeting - Sept 28, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j72Wvh1j9w) - School District U-46