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Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The Elmhurst Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, to review district finances, approve administrative reports, and recognize student and staff achievements. The board also discussed the estimated tax levy and approved various consent agenda items, including personnel reports and school report cards.

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The board's approval of the estimated tax levy and various financial reports directly impacts the district's budget and future property tax planning for local residents.

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4 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. In accordance with Board Policy 2.230, members of the public may provide public comment at the meeting. The public will be allocated up to 3-minutes per speaker. The Board President has set up to 30-minutes as the length of time for the public comment section of the meeting. The Board Meetings continue to be live-streamed for viewing on the District’s website. Electronic public viewing can be found at BoardDocs BY CLICKING THE VIDEO BUTTON. https://go.boarddocs.com/il/elmhurst/Board.nsf/Public 1. Opening of Meeting Subject A. Call to Order at _________ p.m. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 1. Opening of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 1. Opening of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject A. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments Subject B. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Reconvene to Open Session Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 3. Reconvene to Open Session Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Spotlight/Recognition Subject A. Recognition of Boys Golf Team – 3rd Place Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 4. Spotlight/Recognition Type Recognition File Attachments 4.A.- York 3rd Place State Golf.pdf (339 KB) Subject B. PSRP (Paraprofessionals & School- Related Personnel) Appreciation Day Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 4. Spotlight/Recognition Type Recognition File Attachments Subject C. Board Member Appreciation Day Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 4. Spotlight/Recognition Type Recognition File Attachments 5. Public Comments Subject A. There will be up to 30-minutes allocated for public comments with up to three (3) minutes per public comment speaker concerning items on this agenda, as well as communication, petitions, reports from citizens or representatives of other public agencies. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 5. Public Comments Type Procedural File Attachments 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Subject A. Approval of Regular Board Minutes and Committee of the Whole Minutes- October 21, 2025 & Special Board Meeting Minutes- November 5, 2025 Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Type Minutes NOTE: Once board minutes are approved, minutes will be posted and can be viewed on the specific meeting date in BoardDocs by clicking the "view minutes" icon. Approved board minutes can also be viewed on the District website File Attachments Subject B. Approval of Closed Session Minutes- October 21, 2025 & November 5, 2025 Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 6. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes Type Minutes File Attachments 7. Reports and Presentations Subject A. Estimated Tax Levy Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 7. Reports and Presentations Type Presentation File Attachments 7.A.- Levy Presentation.pdf (4,445 KB) 7.A.- 11-18-2025 Tax Levy Estimation.docx - Google Docs.pdf (118 KB) 8. Consent Agenda Subject A. Personnel Report Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant File Attachments 8.A.- 11_18_2025 Small Packet.pdf (167 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject B. Financial Reports Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant File Attachments 8.B.- 1 November 2025 AP Listing Report.pdf (400 KB) 8.B.- 2 October 2025 Expense Summary Report by Object.pdf (1,846 KB) 8.B.- 3 October 2025 Revenue Report.pdf (820 KB) 8.B.- 4 October 2025 Payment Report.pdf (194 KB) 8.B.- 5 Cashflow Report Oct 2025.pdf (248 KB) 8.B.- 6 October 2025 Cash Balance Report.pdf (201 KB) 8.B.- 7 October 2025 Investment Summary Report.pdf (187 KB) 8.B.- 8 October 2025 Investment Detail Report.pdf (183 KB) 8.B.- 9 Health Insurance Fund Report Oct 2025 (1).pdf (200 KB) 8.B.- 10 October 2025 Check Register Report.pdf (407 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject C. FOIA - Freedom of Information Act Requests Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant File Attachments 8.C.- FOIA Public Report November 2025.pdf (137 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject D. Approve Posting of 2024-2025 School Report Card Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant File Attachments 8.D.- 11182025 - Posting of District and School Report Cards.pdf (644 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject E. Approve Maintenance Grant Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 8. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant File Attachments 8.E.- 11-18-2025 Board Memo School Maintenance Grant.docx - Google Docs.pdf (85 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: A. Personnel Report; B. Financial Reports; C. FOIA- Freedom of Information Act Requests; D. Approve Posting of he 2024-2025 School Report Card, E. Approve Maintenance Grant Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan 9. Agenda Action Items Subject A. Approve 2025-2026 Course Proposals Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education to approve the following: one (1) new course for 2026-2027; one (1) current year-long course shifted to a semester-long course; and two (2) current course name changes. File Attachments 9.A.- 11.18.25 BOE MEMO_ Student Success_ SY26-27 Course Proposals.docx - Google Docs.pdf (149 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education to approve the following: one (1) new course for 2026-2027; one (1) current year-long course shifted to a semester-long course; and two (2) current course name changes. Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Kelly Henry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject B. Approve Proposed 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Calendars Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the 2026-27 and 2027-28 District Calendars as presented. File Attachments 9.B.- Calendar 26-27 and 27-28 Board Memo .docx - Google Docs.pdf (127 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the 2026-27 and 2027-28 District Calendars as presented. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject C. Approve Resolution Regarding Student Residency (Student C) Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Motion: I move that the Board finds and determines that Student C has not been a resident of the School District since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion: I move that the Board finds and determines that Student C has not been a resident of the School District since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Athena Arvanitis. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject D. Approve Resolution Regarding Student Residency (Student D & E) Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Motion: I move that the Board finds and determines that Students D & E have not been residents of the School District since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion: I move that the Board finds and determines that Students D & E have not been residents of the School District since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Motion by Courtenae Trautmann, second by Brian Bresnahan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject E. Approve Resolution Regarding Student Residency (Student F) Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action Motion: I move that the Board of Education table this item. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion: I move that the Board of Education table this item. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Nicole Slowinski. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject F. Approve Resolution Regarding Estimated Amounts Necessary to Levy for Year 2025 Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the 2025 Estimated Levy, set a hearing date for December 16, 2025, and publish notice of the hearing in advance of the adoption of the levy as presented. File Attachments 9.F.- 11-18-2025 Tax Levy Estimation.docx - Google Docs.pdf (98 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the 2025 Estimated Levy, set a hearing date for December 16, 2025, and publish notice of the hearing in advance of the adoption of the levy as presented. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Subject G. Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $15,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2025A, of the District for the purpose of altering and reconstructing school buildings and purchasing and installing equipment therein for fire prevention and safety, energy conservation and school security purposes, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the issuance of bonds not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of addressing life safety survey work items. File Attachments 9.G.- 11-18-2025 Board Memo Resolution to Issue Life Safety Bonds.docx - Google Docs.pdf (87 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the issuance of bonds not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of addressing life safety survey work items. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Nicole Slowinski. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Nay: Courtenae Trautmann Subject H. Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $8,500,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2025B, of the District for the purpose of increasing the District’s Working Cash Fund, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the issuance of bonds not to exceed $8,500,000 for the purpose of increasing its Working Cash Fund. File Attachments 9.H.- 11-18-2025 Board Memo Resolution to Issue Working Cash Bonds.docx - Google Docs.pdf (87 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the issuance of bonds not to exceed $8,500,000 for the purpose of increasing its Working Cash Fund. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Elizabeth Hosler. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan Nay: Courtenae Trautmann Subject I. Resolution of the Board of Education Transferring Money from the Education Fund to the Debt Service Fund. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 9. Agenda Action Items Type Action Recommended Action I move that the Board of Education approve the transfer of $1,423,119.50 from the Education Fund to the Debt Services Fund for the purpose of Capital Lease payments for Fiscal Year 2026. File Attachments 9.I.- 11-18-2025 Board Memo Capital Lease Transfer.docx - Google Docs.pdf (85 KB) Motion & Voting I move that the Board of Education approve the transfer of $1,423,119.50 from the Education Fund to the Debt Services Fund for the purpose of Capital Lease payments for Fiscal Year 2026. Motion by Kelly Henry, second by Courtenae Trautmann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Courtenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler, Athena Arvanitis, Kelly Henry, Nicole Slowinski, Brian Bresnahan 10. Superintendent's Communication Subject A. D205 Highlights Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 10. Superintendent's Communication Type Information File Attachments Subject B. Communication Highlights Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 10. Superintendent's Communication Type Information File Attachments 11. Board Communications Subject A. Board members present reports and/or share information to the full Board. Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 11. Board Communications Type Information File Attachments 12. Upcoming Meetings Subject A. December 16, 2025- Regular Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m. - District 205 Center, Rooms 215, 216, and 217 Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 12. Upcoming Meetings Type Information File Attachments Subject B. December 17, 2025- Policy Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. - District 205 Center, Rooms 215, 216, and 217 Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 12. Upcoming Meetings Type Information File Attachments 13. End of Meeting Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Nov 18, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 162 S. York St.in Board rooms 215, 216, and 217 - Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session 7:00 p.m. Category 13. End of Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments

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