Plainfield SD 202 board approves consent agenda, reviews committee reports and schedules boundary vote for Dec. 17

The Plainfield SD 202 Board of Education met Nov. 19, returning from a closed session on student personnel matters and moving through routine business, committee reports and announcements before adjourning.

Board members approved the consent agenda (items 6.2–6.7) following a motion by Nora and a second from Greg; the chair announced the motion passed after roll-call affirmation. The board’s financial reports included an approved payment run for November totaling $419,688.19 and authorization to proceed with HVAC work over the early childhood center estimated at about $250,000.

At the Curriculum & Technology committee update, presenters reviewed the school report card and supplemental data. The committee noted that District 202 is funded at 73.2% of adequacy and that all 29 schools received a “commendable” summative designation. The committee discussed trajectories for math, ELA and science proficiency and identified follow-up items on parent communication; the board scheduled a middle-school presentation and a strategic-plan update for Dec. 10 and indicated it will seek approval of the high-school summer curriculum guide in January.

In the Site & Finance committee report, members reviewed cash-flow outlook, investment strategy, a tax-levy presentation, transportation analysis and development-partner topics. The presenter reported nearly $35,000 in recent donations from community groups and partners, naming contributors including the IEA Foundation, Forest Preserve District, Will County, several PTOs and local trusts.

Staff told the board a community survey on capital-investment priorities was distributed and results will be shared after Thanksgiving. The district also reported three Freedom of Information requests since the last meeting, with two completed and one commercial request in progress.

A board member asked for an update on boundary reevaluation; staff said the district will post boundary materials and FAQs on its website, with public posting expected Dec. 10 and the board vote scheduled for Dec. 17 (staff said they aim to post the materials earlier if possible).

Announcements included recognition of Educational Support Staff Recognition Day, congratulations to Plainfield North and Plainfield South cross-country teams for state finishes (Plainfield North boys qualified for nationals on Dec. 6 in Portland), and a reminder that the Plainfield Parent Community Network will host a free program on social media and human trafficking at Plainfield East High School the following evening.

The board moved to adjourn after approving remaining items and the chair closed the meeting, wishing the community a happy Thanksgiving. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17 (closed session 6:30 p.m.; public session 7:30 p.m.).