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Staff members, after taking part in a meet-and-greet hosted by Dr. Todd Leden, join other spectators in the seats as they wait for the board meeting to start. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the members were dismissed.

Board Meeting 09.25.23

October 1, 2023
Community member Monika Hubble makes her public comment, expressing concerns about the possible Tax Increment Funding (TIF) from Crown Community Development and how it will affect District 302.

Board Meeting 08.28.23

By: Jasper Paulson, Feature 2 Editor
August 29, 2023
Members of the school board listen to Director of Educational Services 6-12 Patrick Raleigh present updates to the Kaneland Connects strategic plan and the School Improvement Plan. The purpose of the presentation was to provide updates from last year and explain plans for the coming year.

Board Meeting 07.31.23

By: Carli Filek, Entertainment 2 Editor and Co-Social Media Manager
August 2, 2023
Recently graduated track and field athlete Jake Gagne discusses the boys track and field teams last season at the June 26 board meeting. The team had fifteen athletes qualify for the State meet, and four athletes received All-State honors.

Board Meeting 06.26.23

By: Audrey Walker and Zoe Gannon
June 27, 2023
The board reviews the capital projects for the 2024-25 school year. If something were to happen before the projects could be completed, the administration may request an emergency repair or replacement.

Board Meeting 05.31.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Print and Co-Copy Editor
June 1, 2023
The new board discusses topics they would like to talk about at the board retreat for self-evaluation. The last board retreat was on July 29, 2021.

Board Meeting 05.08.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
May 9, 2023
District Director of Educational Services 6 12 Patrick Raleigh shares with the board the Discovery Education Science Techbook that middle and high school students will use. There was concern about how this would impact special populations, such as visually impaired or dyslexic students, but there are tools on the techbook to help with accessibility.

Board Meeting 04.24.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist Manager
April 25, 2023
The board reviews the proposed additions to the student handbook for the 2023-24 school year. The handbook includes everyone from early childhood to twelfth grade.

Board Meeting 04.10.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
April 11, 2023
District Associate Superintendent Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs shares with the board the reasons for recommending they keep the driver’s education fee at $250. For the 2021-22 school year, Kaneland had 209 students enrolled in driver’s education.

Board Meeting 03.13.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
March 14, 2023
Personalized Learning Coordinator Laura Garland gives a presentation on personalization across the district and updates for the Kaneland IgKnight Learning Academy. The presentation included updates, a timeline and the ten tenets of personalized learning in the district.

Board Meeting 02.27.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
February 28, 2023
Kaneland Education Association President and John Shields Elementary School fourth-grade ELA teacher Kindra Schumacher shares her views on how class size affects students. After she made this public comment, another public comment was made regarding the same topic.

Board Meeting 02.13.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
February 14, 2023
KHMS Principal Brian Faulkner reads what was said about District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Todd Leden at the annual awards banquet for the Illinois Principal Association. Faulkner is one of the state directors for the Illinois Principal Association Kishwaukee Region.

Board Meeting 01.30.22

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
January 31, 2023
Board members review their packets on the presentation of the market update and new money options presented by Senior Vice President and Managing Director for PMA Securities LLC Robert Lewis. If voters approve the referendum, the board will need to decide how to structure the bonds.

Board Meeting 01.18.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
January 19, 2023
The board members review information about the tax levy. The Kaneland district is expected to receive a total levy increase of 5.87% and the money from the tax levy will assist in providing for programs, services, operating costs and other expenditures in the 2023-24 school year.

Board Meeting 12.12.22

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
December 13, 2022
Personalized Learning Coordinator Laura Garland and Director of Human Resources Dr. Chris Adkins gave an update on the Kaneland IgKnight Personalized Learning Academy for the 2023-24 school year. It will expand to more grade levels as eighth graders attending the learning academy move to ninth grade for the 2024-25 school year.

Board Meeting 11.28.22

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
November 29, 2022
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