District 204 approves FY26 tentative amended budget and several construction change orders
April 20, 2026 | Lyons Twp HSD 204, School Boards, Illinois
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The Lyons Township High School board approved a tentative amended FY26 budget that adds approximately $450,000 to the operations and maintenance fund to cover summer 2026 projects, including a planned life‑safety outdoor replacement project with an estimated total cost of $844,000.
CFO Mr. Stack told the board the amendment is needed because of timing constraints between meetings and the state's 30‑day notice requirements for tentative amendments; he said the district expects some portion of the project to begin in June and to pay part of the cost this fiscal year. Stack also warned of uncertainty on the revenue side because Cook County has delayed processing property tax refunds, which can materially affect distributions and create year‑to‑year swings.
During the same meeting the board approved three construction change orders presented by administration: a $21,717 addition for All Types Elevator (North Campus elevator renovation), a $23,386.43 final change order for Hap Builders (North Campus toilet‑room replacement), and a $276,497.39 final change order for Hap Builders closing out South Campus renovations. Board members used the discussions to press for more proactive budgeting of allowances and earlier board briefings during multi‑stage projects; several members suggested carrying noncontract budget allowances or more explicit front‑end language to reduce surprises.
Administrators said some overruns result from unforeseen conditions, permit process changes (village and MWRD review times), and owner‑requested additions such as extra security cameras and technology wiring that are more efficient to complete during construction. Several board members asked for clearer upfront allowances and earlier updates during multi‑phase projects.
Votes: the tentative amended budget and each listed change order were approved by roll call; a small number of change‑order votes recorded individual 'no' votes for particular items as noted in the minutes.
CFO Mr. Stack told the board the amendment is needed because of timing constraints between meetings and the state's 30‑day notice requirements for tentative amendments; he said the district expects some portion of the project to begin in June and to pay part of the cost this fiscal year. Stack also warned of uncertainty on the revenue side because Cook County has delayed processing property tax refunds, which can materially affect distributions and create year‑to‑year swings.
During the same meeting the board approved three construction change orders presented by administration: a $21,717 addition for All Types Elevator (North Campus elevator renovation), a $23,386.43 final change order for Hap Builders (North Campus toilet‑room replacement), and a $276,497.39 final change order for Hap Builders closing out South Campus renovations. Board members used the discussions to press for more proactive budgeting of allowances and earlier board briefings during multi‑stage projects; several members suggested carrying noncontract budget allowances or more explicit front‑end language to reduce surprises.
Administrators said some overruns result from unforeseen conditions, permit process changes (village and MWRD review times), and owner‑requested additions such as extra security cameras and technology wiring that are more efficient to complete during construction. Several board members asked for clearer upfront allowances and earlier updates during multi‑phase projects.
Votes: the tentative amended budget and each listed change order were approved by roll call; a small number of change‑order votes recorded individual 'no' votes for particular items as noted in the minutes.
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