Board actions at a glance: March 18, 2026 — textbook, course name, memberships, bids and contracts approved

The Dixon Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education took multiple administrative and procurement votes at its March 18 meeting. Key approved items included:

- Consent agenda: Minutes, treasurer reports, discipline, staff development and building reports were approved by roll call.

- Membership renewals: The board approved renewal of the IHS membership for Dixon High School and the IEESA membership for Reagan Middle School for the 2026–27 school year.

- Curriculum: The board approved an updated AP English textbook aligned to College Board changes and granted approval for a course name change to 'vocational math 45' (for special education vocational math) at DHS while directing staff to review whether numeric designators should be removed districtwide.

- Human resources: The board approved a permanent substitute job description to expand the district's permanent substitute staffing and clarify reporting and training expectations.

- Facilities and procurement: The board approved the low bid for stage curtains (Top‑Notch Productions, $79,575.74), authorized administration to proceed with Burns & Jones for DHS track/field planning, and approved the annual agreement with the Dixon Park District concerning Reynolds Field/Emma Hubs tennis courts. The board also adopted Resolution 2026‑318 authorizing the superintendent to negotiate with W Architecture for electrical updates at Madison Elementary tied to the district’s solar project (waiving an RFQ for work estimated under $40,000 under the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act).

- Personnel: The board approved new hires, leaves, status changes, resignations and coaching assignments read on the personnel page and moved to close session to discuss confidential personnel and student discipline matters.

All votes recorded on the public roll calls at the meeting showed the listed board members voting affirmatively for the above items when roll calls were conducted; the transcript records members answering 'Hi' or 'I' at each roll call.