Goodrich school improvement update

Goodrich Elementary School principal Dr. Paul Scaletta and teachers Rachel Apel and Katie Brennan shared progress on its 2025-26 school improvement plan, focused on strengthening student learning and school culture. A key priority is the use of structured cooperative learning strategies to increase student engagement and deepen understanding across classrooms.

The school is also targeting reading growth among students who began the year below the 25th percentile, with winter data showing encouraging progress. In addition, Goodrich continues to promote a positive school environment through mindfulness activities, recognition programs, and strong family communication. Together, these efforts support both academic success and student well-being.

Public comments

Woodridge 68 parent Sarah Schaubroeck shared concerns about the proposed changes to the current gifted services program. Online comments, also expressing concerns over the proposed changes to the gifted services program, were submitted by Woodridge 68 parents Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers and Lauren Ligammari.

School board meeting schedule

The Board of Education approved the 2026-27 meeting schedule as presented and previously discussed.

Registration, meal & facility rental fees approved

The Board of Education approved the registration, (projected) meal, and facility rental fees for the 2026-27 school year as discussed at the February 23, 2026 board meeting. The board once again approved a 50% discount for early bird registration through May 31, 2026.

Annual personnel review and action

Annually, the school district reviews its staffing needs for the upcoming year and makes determinations as to the proper staffing. In accordance with 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 resolutions as recommended by administration:

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

Discussion items

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

• Jefferson gifted science and social studies
• Intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Woodridge regarding the 75th Street tax increment financing (TIF) district
• Budget update - expenditures
• Tax appeals

Next meeting

The next Woodridge School District 68 board of education regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026 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.