Board Briefs

At its regular meeting on May 7, the District 27 Board of Education approved the following calendar changes for the 2026-2027 school year: 

• Parent-teacher conferences have been rescheduled to February 17-18, 2027.
• There will be no school for students on February 18, 2027.

The updated calendar can be found here.

Board Approves Appointment of Wood Oaks Assistant Principal

The Board approved the hire of Mrs. Cheryl Kinney as the incoming assistant principal of Wood Oaks Junior High School. She will officially assume the role on August 1, 2026. Mrs. Kinney has served as an eighth-grade math teacher at Wood Oaks for the past 15 years and shared that she looks forward to continuing to serve students, staff, and families in an administrative capacity. 

Strategic Plan Approved for Years 2026-2031

The Board approved the District’s five-year Strategic Plan during its meeting. Key initiatives include: ensuring student proficiency and growth; building AI literacy among students and staff; focusing on inclusive practices and a flexible student services delivery model; and advancing capital improvement projects. The District reviews and updates its five-year Strategic Plan annually to identify new opportunities and challenges, refine specific action plans, optimize resources, and increase taxpayer return on investment.

Technology Plan Approved for 2026-2027

The Board also approved the technology budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Planned upgrades for the 2026-2027 school year include new student ChromeBooks for grades K, 3, and 6 (based on the District’s replacement cycle), and new interactive whiteboards at Wood Oaks. The District will also install new backup internet circuits and new server cabinets at all three schools. These upgrades, along with annual expenses and contract renewals, are estimated to cost $1,290,000 or about 3.41% of the District’s overall budget. Separately, new electronic wiring at all three schools this summer and next as part of the District’s Capital Improvement Plan.