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Meeting Summary: New Lenox School District 122 Board of Education for June 17, 2025

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The New Lenox School District 122 Board of Education handled significant financial business at its June 17 meeting, approving a tentative budget for the 2025-2026 school year and renewing insurance policies totaling nearly $490,000. The board also celebrated the success of its student-athletes at the state track meet and addressed a key staffing vacancy.

A tentative budget for the next fiscal year was approved, with a public hearing scheduled for September 16. The budget is built on the district’s strategy of using operating surpluses to fund capital projects without taking on new debt. The board also renewed its property/casualty and worker’s compensation insurance through the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative.

Due to an unfilled school psychologist position, the board renewed a contract with The Stepping Stones Group to provide the necessary services for the upcoming school year.

The board also approved several updates to the parent/student handbook, most notably replacing the PSAT with the PreACT for eighth-grade students to better align with high school assessments.

Finally, the district celebrated the accomplishments of its junior high track and field athletes, including a state champion in the shot put from Martino Junior High.

Final 2024-2025 Calendar Approved
Brief Title: The board gave final approval to the 2024-2025 school calendar. The updated version includes one weather-related e-learning day, which has been scheduled for February 12, 2025. The motion passed as part of the board’s consent agenda.

Old Executive Session Tapes to be Destroyed
Brief Title: In accordance with state law, the board approved the destruction of audiotapes from two executive sessions held more than 18 months ago. The confidential recordings from the August 15, 2023, and May 16, 2023, meetings were reviewed in May, and it was determined they were no longer needed and could be destroyed.

No Board Meeting in July
Brief Title: The Board of Education will not hold its regular monthly meeting in July. The next scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6 p.m.

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