Board Update 2/19/25
superintendent reports
Agenda Item 5.0
Winter Benchmark Presentation/Report – 5.01
On February 19, 2025, the CCSD59 Board of Education reviewed the district’s winter benchmarking data, providing insights into student progress in reading and math. The presentation shared student performance trends and data insights over time (2021.22 – 2024.25) and in comparison to state and national averages. The district remains committed to data-driven decision-making to enhance student learning outcomes.
For more details and information, you can view the presentation here and watch it here.
Monthly Updates – 5.02
Superintendent Bresnahan provided current updates that are happening in CCSD59 across multiple departments. These updates include, but are not limited to:
- Dual Language Assessment Goal
- Local District Collaboration
- 5Essentials Staff, Student, and Parent Survey
- State Testing Planning and Preparation
- Wold and RSP Collaboration for Long-Range Facility Planning
- Summer School Planning
- Registration
You can watch the presentation here.
action items
Agenda Item 7.0
Approval of Board Policies Recommended by IASB – 7.01
The IASB Policy Reference Manual provides a system for regular updating of policies to ensure legal compliance and provides cross-referencing of related policies and the legal references. Every policy is reviewed at least once every five years or as a result of state or federal, Illinois School Code, or Illinois School Board of Education regulation or rule changes. The administration also makes recommendations for policy revisions as needed. Additionally, the board is required by School Code to review select policies either annually or biennially.
The Board of Education has approved the recommended revisions as recommended/amended with district edits to the CCSD59 Board of Education Policy Manual.
Approval of Resource Allocation Recommendations – 7.02
District leadership annually reviews its resource allocation plan with the goal of providing equitable staffing to meet our students’ instructional programming needs. The allocation process review utilizes assessment data, instructional language needs, enrollment size, class/section size, schedules, facility capacity, staff licensure requirement, ect. Through an in-depth and collaborative process, leadership recommends the following allocation increases:
- Non-Negotiated (0.5)
- Director of School Safety & Security
The additional allocation reflects the expansion of the role from part-time to full-time, aligning with Vision 2030 goals for a safe and future-ready learning environment.
The board has approved the staffing allocation increase.
Resolution to Accept the Village of Elk Grove Village Ordinance Exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance – 7.03
The board has accepted the resolution from the Village of Elk Grove Village ordinance exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County paid leave ordinance.
Resolution to Accept the Village of Arlington Heights Ordinance Exempting CCSD69 from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance – 7.04
The board has accepted the resolution from the Arlington Heights ordinance exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County paid leave ordinance.
Resolution to Accept the Village of Mt. Prospect Ordinance Exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance – 7.05
The board has accepted the resolution from the Village of Mt. Prospect ordinance exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County paid leave ordinance.
Resolution to Accept the City of Des Plaines Ordinance Exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance -7.06
The board has accepted the resolution from the City of Des Plaines ordinance exempting CCSD59 from the Cook County paid leave ordinance.
Approval of District 59 Education Foundation Donation to Holmes Junior High – 7.07
The District 59 Education Foundation would like to donate $500 to Holmes Junior High for their Soar and Explore program. This donation will be used to purchase materials for the program.
The board has approved the donation from the District 59 Education Foundation to Holmes Junior High in the amount of $500 for the Soar and Explore program.
discussion items
Agenda Item 8.0
2025-2026 School Year Pay Bus Fee/Transportation Midyear Review – 8.01
Each year the Board of Education approves the pay bus fee for the coming year. This is the amount a family will pay to have their child transported if it is determined that the student is non-eligible for free transportation. The proposed pay bus fee for the 2025-26 school year is $525. This is flat compared to the 2024-25 school year.
A presentation on bus transportation is linked in the agenda to explain the work in the department. You can view the presentation here and watch the discussion here.
