The Proviso Township High School District 209 board approved contracts to host cosmetology and barber career programs and approved the district personnel report for May 26, 2026.
Board members moved and seconded the motions to approve the cosmetology and barber program contracts for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years; roll call votes recorded affirmative responses from Ms. Molina, Mrs. Hixon, Mr. Okmpo, Miss Morris, Dr. Fischer, Miss Barbberham and Miss Smith. The motions carried.
Later in the meeting the board moved and approved the May 26 personnel report (covering hiring, assignments, resignations, separations, stipend positions and leaves of absence) with the same recorded roll-call affirmations.
The contracts follow an RFP process and site visits; staff said the cosmetology and barber programs would each admit about 15 new year-one students and that returning students would continue into year two. The recommended training site is near O’Hare/Harwood Heights, and staff said the district will provide transportation. Detailed contract terms and financials were presented to the board and will be finalized through the procurement process.
Next steps: the approved motions move the contracts and personnel actions forward for implementation and administrative processing.