Board Reviews Proposed 2026-27 District Calendar

In his Feb. 18 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman shared some updates regarding special education. Starting this spring, the Board will hear an update from the Student Services and Support Department on the district’s special education services. The Student Services web page also will be updated to ensure parent resources are easily accessible. The district is working consistently to enhance connection and communication with parents of students receiving special education services. To view Dr. Winkelman’s update, click here.

At our Feb. 18 Board meeting, we approved the 2025-26 Instructional Materials Report, which is the district’s annual list of textbooks and instructional materials that are being used in classrooms. Barrington 220 has a robust curriculum review cycle in order to ensure the curriculum is dynamic and meets the needs of students. Click here to view the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Report.

At our Feb. 18 meeting, the Board approved a work order for Pepper Construction Company for approximately $3.5 million to replace outdated and corroded piping and insulation at Barrington High School. The new piping and insulation, which will replace antiquated steel pipe (pictured), will lead to increased efficiency and long-term operational savings.

In his Feb. 18 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman shared that Barrington 220’s Business Office has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award recognizes budget documents of the very highest quality and transparency that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA's best practices on budgeting. This is the fourth recognition for budget preparation and audit reports the district has received this year.

In his Feb. 18 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman proposed a new administrative leadership position within Barrington 220, the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Performance. This individual will be responsible for developing school improvement plans for all schools and overseeing instructional practices, district programming, and the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Performance will also supervise the Director of School Improvement and the Director of Learning Services. The new position will be posted this week, and the district plans to recommend a candidate to the Board in March. Click here to view Dr. Winkelman’s presentation on this new position.

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, students from each Barrington 220 school are making special appearances at our Board of Education meetings to share updates on their school experiences. At our Feb. 18 meeting, we welcomed Tovie Olson, a junior at Barrington High School and a cast member of the BHS spring musical. Tovie has loved her time in Drama Club, which she says has taught her initiative, self drive, and excellent memorization skills! She cherishes the traditional backstage cheer at the end of each performance, and always looks forward to cast sleepovers. Tovie plays Velma Kelly in Chicago: Teen Edition, which runs Feb. 20-23 at BHS! She says BHS is #ThePlaceToB because it has communities where everyone can feel comfortable and included. Click here to view Tovie's update.