June 25 Board Meeting Recap

June 25 Board Meeting Recap

The River Trails School District 26 Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at River Trails Middle School. A full recording of the meeting is available for viewing on our YouTube page.

Here are the highlights: 

  • The board voted on and approved  the consent agenda, which included Board of Education meeting minutes, payroll, bills and checks, and personnel report. 
  • Board Communication discussed recent events, including the summer school program, the soccer pitch soft opening, and ISBE Board Presidents Academy    
  • District recognition showcased:
    • The RTMS Track Team, including Jordan Patterson, who placed first in 3A 7th Grade Girls 400 Meter Dash at the IESA State Track Meet   
    • Trees that were planted on behalf of the School Board Members and in honor of Dr. Lyndl Schuster’s retirement
  • RTEA Comments were given by Mr. Zachary Scipione   
  • Business Services discussed a construction update, and information about middle school classroom furniture
  • The Finance Committee gave a fiscal year 2025 budget overview 
  • The Operations Committee gave information on hiring IMEG for Euclid Commissioning, the purchasing of a Microgrid and Solar Panels, and the Indian Grove Infrastructure Cost Estimate, all of which were approved 
  • Mr. Rognstad gave the NSSEO update, which discussed updates on strategic planning and board reorganization  
  • The President’s report talked about upcoming events, including district office holiday schedule and the July 9 board meeting 
  • Superintendent’s report highlighted Summer School, Middle School camps 

The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at River Trails Middle School. You can email the board at boe@rtsd26.org