Principal Jacob Engler and instructional coach Linda Walther presented the Murphy school improvement plan, which focuses on 1) Gradual Release of Responsibility with a focus on independent learning, 2) their continued journey with cooperative learning, and 3) making students part of the data review process through data chats and interest inventories.

Members of the Goodrich student council submitted an online public comment asking the Board of Education to consider renaming Thomas Jefferson Junior High School.

The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 Board meeting calendar as presented and discussed at the February 27, 2023 meeting.

The Board of Education approved the School Association for Special Education in DuPage's (SASED) Board of Control Resolution as presented. The Board of Control approved this resolution for a sponsored, proposed amendment to change SASED's Joint Articles of Agreement at its Februrary 22, 2023 meeting. This proposed amendment will become effective upon its ratification by two-thirds of member districts' boards of education.

Annually, the Board of Education reviews its staffing needs for the upcoming year and makes determinations as to the proper staffing. In accordance with the Illinois School Code, the Board conducts its review and considers reductions in force, elimination of temporary employees, and non-renewals of staff. The Board of Education adopted the following resolution as recommended by administration:

• Reduction in Force to Part Time and Temporary Non-Tenured Teachers

the Board ofEducation approved the following contracts for student transportation services:

• A one-year contract extension with First Student, Inc. for regular education student transportation services at a 6.5% increase in base rates and a 5% increase for field trips, athletic trips, extracurricular routes and charter trips
• A one-year contract extension with Sunrise Transportation, LLC for special education student transportation services at a 6% increase in base rates.

The Board of Education approved a one-year contract extension with Open Kitchens to provide student meals (breakfast and lunch, with milk) for all participating students at a per meal increase of 8.3%, as allowed by contract.

The Board of Education approved the registration, meal, and facility rental fees for the 2023-24 school year as discussed at the February 27, 2023 Board meeting. The Board once again approved a 50% discount for early bird registration through May 31, 2023.

The following topics were discussed by the Board of Education. Any action has not yet been taken.

• 2023-24 budget: expenditure update
• Utility purchasing: electricity update
• Capital projects update: professional services contracts
• Single audit report
• Board protocol review
• Board policy change

The next Woodridge School District 68 Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:30pm at the District Administrative Center. All regular Board meetings are also streamed live on the Zoom platform; links to the livestream will be posted on the district calendar. A schedule of upcoming meetings, notices and agendas are posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/) on the district website through BoardBook.