05/19/2026
3 Main Points- 5/6/2026 Board of Education Meeting
1. DRIP Funding Summary for FY Ending 6/30/26
Brookfield Public Schools has been awarded $120,808.57 in District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) funding. The District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) program is a new state initiative created by Public Act 25 174 (An Act Establishing a Public School District Repair and Improvement Project Program) to provide financial assistance for public school capital projects. These funds will support:
• Improvements to the entryways at Brookfield High School (BHS) and Whisconier Middle School (WMS)
• Installation of HALO v**e detectors in BHS bathrooms and locker rooms to enhance student safety and air quality monitoring.
Click the Link Below for the DRIP Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/live/hwsHNAHLf4U?si=PVIpyDE2YK0biW2B&t=7263
2. Finalized 2026–27 School Year Calendar
The 2026–2027 school calendar has been adjusted and finalized. Key dates include:
• First Day for Students: August 27, 2026
• Last Day of School: June 9, 2027
• Recess Periods:
o Labor Day – September 7
o Yom Kippur – September 21
o Thanksgiving Recess – November 26–27
o Winter Break – December 24–January 1
o Martin Luther King Day – January 18
o President's Day – February 15-16
o Good Friday – March 26
o Spring Break – April 12–16
o Memorial Day – May 31
• Professional Development Days: August 24–25, October 12 and November 3
• Professional Development Early Release Days: January 13, February 12, and May 19.
Click the Link Below for the Calendar Discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/live/hwsHNAHLf4U?si=foXlwWi5WF998D3R&t=8238
3. Substitute Teacher Pay Rate Adjustments
To remain competitive with surrounding districts and improve fill rates, the District has approved increases to substitute compensation as follows:
• Building Substitute Teachers: Increase of $10 per day
• Daily Substitute Teachers: Increase of $5 per day
These adjustments will support continuity of instruction and strengthen our substitute pool.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026Location: Brookfield High School Library 7:00 PM
