Transform 220 Construction Planning Update

In his Jan. 21 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman shared that Barrington 220’s annual kindergarten information event, Kindergarten Round-Up, will be held on Monday, Feb. 3, at each of the district’s eight elementary schools. Additional information sessions will be held for the district’s optional kindergarten programs. Following the Illinois State Board of Education’s guidance, children who live within district boundaries and will turn five years old by Sept. 1 of the enrollment year are eligible for kindergarten enrollment in Barrington 220. Parents who have specific questions regarding readiness or the supports available can reach out to their elementary principal. For additional Kindergarten Round-Up and registration information, visit the Kindergarten Information page.

At our Jan. 21 Board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sarah Lager and Director of Facilities Nichole Satera provided an update on the district’s long-range capital planning process. In alignment with the Stewardship strategic plan priority area within Framework 220, the district is creating a new, long-range capital planning tool that will support proactive maintenance of schools and property. The planning tool utilizes input from building staff, failure rates, maintenance records and third-party expert assessments to forecast necessary facilities expenditures well in advance. The tool is a living document that will be continually updated to reflect the most up-to-date expenditures, and will also aid the Board’s annual budgeting process. Click here to view the long-range capital planning presentation.

In his Jan. 21 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman shared that on January 9th, in the case State of Tennessee v. Cardona, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky struck down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations that went into effect on August 1, 2024. The Court vacated the regulations nationwide, meaning they are no longer in effect. As a result, the district will revert back to 2020 policies and guidance should a situation occur in Barrington 220. District policies will be formally updated at the next policy committee meeting.

In his Jan. 21 Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Winkelman shared that the district has received its third Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). According to ASBO, this distinction is a testament to the district’s commitment to sound fiscal management and budgetary policies. Dr. Winkelman congratulated Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sarah Lager and her entire team on the continued recognition, and for preparing our district budget at the highest level.