The Geneseo Community Unit School District #228 Board of Education approved a new teachers’ contract, moved forward with a series of annual cost adjustments, and continued discussion on a potential solar energy project during its April 9 meeting.
Teachers’ Contract Approved
The Board of Education approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement (2026–2029) with the Geneseo Education Association.
The agreement includes:
Average annual salary increases of approximately 5%
A phased-in district contribution to the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
District leadership states the agreement “reflects a shared commitment between Geneseo CUSD 228 and the Geneseo Education Association to student success, educator support, and long-term district stability.”
Fees and Program Costs Adjusted
The board approved registration fee increases, miscellaneous student fees, and SAFE program pricing updates for the 2026–2027 school year.
Registration Fee Changes
K–8: $123 → $126
High School: $135 → $138
Miscellaneous Fees
HS Participation fee (one-time): $35 → $40
MS Participation fee (one-time): $30 → $35
SAFE program increases are incremental—generally $0.25 per day per child across categories.
Support Staff Wages Increase
The board approved incremental wage increases of approximately $0.50 per hour for educational support staff.
Positions impacted include aides, custodial staff, food service employees, secretaries, and SAFE program staff.
Transportation Contract Reflects Rising Costs
The board approved a transportation contract totaling approximately $1.85 million for the 2026–2027 school year, up from about $1.79 million this year.
The increase reflects rising costs in daily routes, mileage, and extracurricular transportation.
Cafeteria Prices Under Review
The board conducted a first reading of proposed cafeteria price increases, with no final approval at this meeting.
Proposed adjustments include:
K–5 lunch: $3.10 → $3.20
Grades 6–12: $3.30 → $3.40
Adult meals: $4.75 → $5.00
Breakfast: +$0.10
The proposed increases are part of a phased approach tied to federal Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) requirements, which currently target approximately $4.16 per meal.
Final approval is expected at a future meeting following additional review.
Facilities: Tennis Courts and Maintenance
The board approved tennis court resurfacing and repairs, part of routine maintenance planning as facilities age.
Policy and Administrative Updates
The board conducted a first reading of several policy and administrative items, with no final action taken at this meeting.
Items reviewed included:
Administrative contracts for FY27
Proposed updates to education support personnel policies
Revisions to elementary and middle school student handbooks
These items are expected to return for final approval at a future meeting.
Solar Project Remains Under Discussion
The board continued discussion of a potential solar energy project, with no final decision reached.
Potential Benefits
Estimated 8–9 year payback period
Long-term energy savings and potential revenue offsets
Access to financial incentives
Concerns Raised
Project location and land use impact
Whether to delay or relocate the project
Uncertainty around future incentives
Alignment with future facility expansion plans
Additional discussion included infrastructure considerations and the possibility of consultant input and further bid review.
Superintendent Report and District Highlights
Superintendent Dr. Laura Delgado reported:
State testing underway (IAR, ISA, ACT)
Recognition of the district’s first Seal of Biliteracy recipient
GEF Spring Grants expected next month
Continued traffic concerns near Ogden and State Street
The district is also continuing rollout of its strategic plan, with communication efforts including website updates, social media, a public FAQ page, and an informational video.
Upcoming Events
Spring Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (April 23–26)
Graduation: May 24 (parade begins at 1 p.m.)
Kindergarten Registration Opens: April 20