Board Briefs

The meeting was streamed live on the District 34 YouTube channel; the recording is available below.

At the May meeting, the Board of Education approved an intent to issue bonds for the referendum construction of $9.4M. Due to rising interest rates, this step is happening earlier than originally planned. The revised funding plan shows details of the bond issuances related to the referendum construction.

During the public hearing, there were no comments during the community participation period. The Board will hold a special meeting on June 29 at 6:00pm at Attea Middle School to take action on the working cash bond issuance.

Each month, Superintendent Dr. Dane Delli updates the Board of Education and the community about programs, events, notable achievements, and other timely information and celebrations.

Dr. Delli shared appreciation for the tireless work of Mary Geraghty, who retires at the end of this school year. He expressed that her work to ensure that all means all in District 34 will have a lasting impact on students.

Dr. Delli introduced TrueNorth Superintendent Dr. Kurt Schneider and explained that District 34, with support of TrueNorth, is building a multifaceted approach to our inclusive practices. Dr. Schneider shared information about how D34 can build equity foundations to support all learners. His presentation included the following topics:

• History of American School Systems and their Impact on All Learners
• Structural Supports Needed and the Aligned Research
• Funding and Policy Requirements
• Role of School Boards in Supporting Systemic Improvements

He showed the process to move from exclusion to inclusion, and commended District 34's ongoing work to move forward on that continuum.

Members of the District 34 leadership team provided an update on the District's strategic plan, which has five goal areas:

• Student Success and Well Being
• Educator Growth and Support
• Parent and Community Partnerships
• Resource Stewardship

Dr. Delli explained that, even through the pandemic, the strategic plan guided the work of the District.

Community members are encouraged to attend Board of Education meetings and contribute during the community participation periods. In all regular Board of Education meetings, the Board follows a set agenda that include two opportunities for community participation. No community members spoke during either period.

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included a personnel report, payroll and vendor warrants, fiscal year 2023 tentative budget and call for public hearing, administration and exempt salaries, prevailing rate of wage, intrafund transfers and annual certificate of hazardous conditions.

The Board also approved a Board Policy update for kindergarten and an Illinois Elementary School Association cooperative team agreement that allows the District to participate in a wrestling program among Northfield Township elementary schools.

The Board had a first read of several Board Policy updates.

Glenview District 34 is governed by a seven-person Board of Education, elected by the community, that consists of the following individuals:

• Scott Nelson (President)
  
• John Heggie (Vice President)
  
• Mike Korman (Secretary)
  
• Jim Baumstark
• James Dolan
• Natalie Jachtorowycz
  
• Diane Stefani
  

You can find information about Board members, meeting dates, Board policies and more on the District 34 website.

You can contact the Board at board@glenview34.org.

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Location: 1401 Greenwood Road, Glenview, IL, USA
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