The Rochester Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY26 budget on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Bruce Hays Administration Center (4 Rocket Drive, Rochester, IL).
Immediately following the hearing, the Board will convene its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The regular meeting agenda includes:
Adoption of the FY26 budget
Proposed rental agreement for the high school soccer field
Renewal of the School Resource Officer agreement with the Village of Rochester
Approval of early graduates
Credit card renewal and credit line increase
Second reading of Board policy updates (PRESS Issue 119)
Creation of a new activity account to support district-wide Positive Behavior Supports
The Board will also recognize district accomplishments, including Rochester teachers publishing a children’s book, the Pre-K program earning the ExceleRate Circle of Quality Award, and a community donation for the soccer sound system.
The complete board agenda can be found by clicking here. The board meeting packet can be found by clicking here.
The regular board meeting and hearing will be streamed via the district's YouTube page.