McHenry School District 15, IL

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a budget approval item with attached documents, followed by other business and adjournment.

• FY27 Budget Approval (Proposed Budget FY2026-2027.pdf, FY27 Proposed Budget.pdf, FY27 State Budget.pdf)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will approve the fiscal year 2027 budget and take action on the second reading of updated press policies. The meeting also includes standard consent items such as payroll and personnel reports. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of the FY27 Budget
• Second reading of June 2026 Press Policy Updates
• Policy updates cover topics including suspension, student rights, and disability accommodations

Public Hearing

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). The tentative budget was published in the Northwest Herald on July 22, 2026, and is available for public inspection. The hearing includes public comment and will be followed by adjournment.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 school district budget
• Tentative budget available for public inspection
• Notice published in the Northwest Herald on July 22, 2026
• Public comment period

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, and new business. The board will hear a first reading of multiple policy updates, enter closed session for collective bargaining and other confidential matters, and take action on a superintendent's grievance decision and a Memorandum of Agreement. The agenda also includes approval of closed session minutes and a FOIA report.

• First reading of June 2026 policy updates (e.g., public participation, suspension, religious holidays, student rights)
• Action on superintendent's decision to deny formal grievance
• Action on Memorandum of Agreement
• Approval of closed session minutes (January–May 2026)
• Closed session for collective bargaining, student matter, and threatened litigation

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee will consider the tentative budget for fiscal year 2027, discuss tax increment financing (TIF) districts, and review the treasurer's report for June 2026. The committee will also consider disposing of obsolete equipment from Hilltop Elementary School.

• Review of FY27 Tentative Budget
• Treasurer's Report for June 2026
• Disposal of obsolete equipment from Hilltop Elementary School
• Discussion of TIF districts: Richmond Rd. and McCullom Lake Rd. Redevelopment Project, West Il Route 120 Redevelopment Project

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to review the FY27 tentative budget, consider a superintendent contract extension in closed session, and take action on several administrative items including appointing a recording secretary, designating a special education director, and disposing of obsolete equipment.

• FY27 Tentative Budget Presentation by Mr. Jeff Schubert
• Take action on disposal of obsolete equipment from Hilltop Elementary School
• Second reading of March 2026 PRESS policy updates covering 25 policies (e.g., 2:200, 5:30, 7:20, 7:100)
• Closed session to discuss superintendent contract extension and other personnel matters
• Appointment of Ms. Maralee Borchardt as board recording secretary and Kelli Catini as state-approved Director of Special Education

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel and financial reports. The board is deciding on the appointment of the district treasurer and a collective bargaining agreement with MSTA.

• Appointment of School District Treasurer for 2026-2027
• Valley View Temporary Easement Grant
• Water Works Donation
• Resolution to continue transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2026-2027
• First reading of March 2026 Press Policy Updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027. The body will also review proposed rental and sports fees for the upcoming year.

• FY27 Preliminary Budget
• FY27 Facilities Rental Fees
• FY27 Sport Fees
• Construction easement with Wonder Lake for Valley View entrance
• Transporting students under serious safety hazard findings for 2026-2027

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee will meet to receive the April 2026 treasurer’s report, discuss proposed breakfast and lunch fees for the 2026–27 school year, and review a conceptual presentation on single-family homes. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Treasurer’s Report for April 2026
• FY27 breakfast and lunch fee schedule (see memo)
• Conceptual presentation on single-family homes (ADL Conceptual Presentation.pdf)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider and take action on proposed FY2027 school lunch and breakfast rates. The meeting also includes routine consent items (minutes, financial reports, personnel report) and a closed session for litigation, collective bargaining, and employee matters. Public comment and a superintendent report are scheduled.

• Take action on FY2027 school lunch and breakfast rates
• Closed session for litigation, collective bargaining, and employee matters
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026 meeting
• Financial reports including Treasurer's Report for April 2026
• Personnel report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet to discuss district planning and school improvement. The board is scheduled to take action on the 2026-2027 Consolidated District Plan and a phonics contract.

• Action on the 2026-2027 Consolidated District Plan
• Approval of the Valley View School Improvement Plan
• Action on the Benchmark Phonics Contract
• Review of March 2026 Treasurer's Report and April 21, 2026 Payroll Report
• Closed session regarding employee compensation, performance, and litigation

Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee will consider approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting, review the Valley View School Improvement Plan for 2026-2027, and discuss the Consolidated District Plan for 2026-2027. The committee will also consider a renewal of Benchmark Phonics and a mental health item from Daybreak.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026 Curriculum Committee meeting
• Valley View School Improvement Plan 2026-2027
• Consolidated District Plan 2026-2027
• Benchmark Phonics Renewal
• Daybreak Mental Health

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee will convene at 6:45 PM on April 21, 2026, at 420 Front Street, McHenry, IL. The meeting is procedural, focusing on the treasurer’s report and general discussion before adjournment.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program. The board will also review a personnel report and hold a closed session to discuss security and employment matters.

• Resolution for Extending Participation in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program
• Personnel Report provided by Dr. Brian Kilinski
• Closed session regarding security procedures, school building safety, and employee salary schedules

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet to discuss and take action on staffing recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider the 2026-2027 board meeting calendar and review the Riverwood Instructional Program.

• Action on 2026-2027 School Year Staffing Recommendations
• Discussion and action on 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
• Review of Riverwood Instructional Program
• Treasurer's Report for February 2026

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and discuss athletic fees for fiscal year 2027. Other business and discussion items are also on the agenda.

• Treasurer's report review
• Discussion of FY27 athletic fees

Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee will consider approving minutes from January 13, 2026, and discuss a data warehouse and an assessment platform. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of data warehouse
• Discussion of assessment platform

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider taking action on Renaissance contracts, receive a presentation on student services compliance and funding, and hear committee reports. Consent items include approval of minutes, a personnel report, and a finance report. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters.

• Take action on Renaissance contracts (Dr. Jacquie Duginske)
• Student Services Compliance, Reporting and Funding Presentation (Mrs. Kelli Catini)
• Personnel Report (Dr. Brian Kilinski)
• Finance Report including AP check runs and payroll (Mr. Jeff Schubert)
• Closed session for employee appointment, compensation, discipline, and collective bargaining

Facilities Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Facilities Committee will convene to receive an update on operations and maintenance building matters and discuss other unspecified topics. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions listed on the agenda.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will consider and take action on the 2026-2027 registration fees and a resolution to approve a designee to prepare the tentative budget for FY27. The board will also receive a mid-year strategic plan update and a presentation on Duker instructional materials. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution to approve designee to prepare tentative budget for FY27
• Take action on 2026-2027 registration fees
• Mid-year strategic plan update from Superintendent Dr. Josh Reitz
• Duker instructional presentation
• Donation from Shepherd of the Hills

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will take action on a second reading of policy updates from October 2024 and on a proposal for the Parkland School track. It will also hold a closed session to discuss employee matters and approve closed session minutes from June to December 2025.

• Take action on Parkland track proposal (documents: Parkland School Track Proposal 7.1.25.pdf, 1.13.26.pdf, site plan)
• Second reading of policy updates covering board member development, discrimination, student behavior, and more
• Closed session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Approval of closed session meeting minutes from June 2025 through December 2025
• Financial reports including Treasurer's Report for December 2025 and payroll report for January 2026

Finance Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Finance Committee will meet at the Professional Development and Administration Center to receive the December 2025 treasurer’s report and conduct routine committee business. No substantive decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Curriculum Committee

The McHenry School District 15 Curriculum Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several education-related topics, including a new district website, winter student performance data, a data warehouse project, a teaching career partnership, and biliteracy zones.

• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of new D15 website project
• Winter student performance data review
• Discussion of data warehouse implementation
• Teaching as a Profession partnership with D156

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The McHenry School District 15 Board of Education will meet on January 6, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve the purchase of real property. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the transaction, followed by an open session where the board will take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase.

• Closed session to discuss real property purchase or lease
• Vote on Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Real Property