Required Public Information
Certain information is required by law to be posted on public school websites. Links to all such information required of District 401 can be found on this page.
To see the links to the required items you're looking for, click the appropriate section below.
For each item, the relevant statute explaining the posting requirement is cited within parentheses, and a link to the statute is also provided.
► Required Contact Information
Single email address for the public to communicate with the School Board — required under 50 ILCS 205/20
Note: The above contact information is also available in the Board of Education section of the District 401 website.
► Required Meetings Information
Schedule of regular Board meetings for the current school year — required under 5 ILCS 120/2.02
Public notice of all Board meetings for the current school year — required under 5 ILCS 120/2.02
Agenda of each open Board meeting for the current school year — required under 5 ILCS 120/2.02
Official open Board meeting minutes for the current school year — required under 5 ILCS 120/2.06
Note: The above meetings information is also available in the Board of Education section of the District 401 website.
► Required Public Hearing Information
- Link to Public Hearing Notice
- The District 401 Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in the media center of Elmwood Elementary School, 2319 N. 76th Ave., Elmwood Park. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider and receive public comment on a request for waiver or modification of State Board Rules and/or School Code Mandates related to Section 27-4 of the School Code to eliminate the requirement of physical education three days per week for students in grades K-5.
► Required Training Information
Board members' completed leadership training — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-16a
Note: The above training information is also available in the Board of Education section of the District 401 website.
► Required District Policy
District 401 policy on bullying prevention and response — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-23.7
Note: The above bullying prevention information is also available in the Handbooks & Policies section of the District 401 website and in the Handbook & Policies section of each of our school websites.
► Required Asbestos Abatement Notification Letters
The following letters of notification were sent to District 401 families on March 7, 2022:
- Notification of Asbestos Abatement at Elmwood Elementary School
- Notification of Asbestos Abatement at John Mills Elementary School
Note: The above information is also available in the Business, Finance & Operations section of the District 401 website.
► Required Annual Statement of Affairs
Annual Statement of Affairs — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Bid Information
There are no active bids.
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Budget Information
Final approved District budget — required under 105 ILCS 5/17-1.2
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Collective Bargaining Information
EP Custodian/Maintenance Association collective bargaining agreement — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.44
- Link to 2022-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Link to Memorandum of Agreement | Transition Role Special Assignment
- Link to Statute
EP Education Team collective bargaining agreement & related documents — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.44
- Link to 2020-24 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Link to Memorandum of Understanding | Compensation for Assistant Golf Coach
- Link to Memorandum of Understanding | Middle School Wrestling Coach Positions
- Link to Memorandum of Understanding | Occupational Therapists
- Link to Statute
EP Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel collective bargaining agreement — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.44
- Link to 2022-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Link to Memorandum of Understanding | Life Insurance
- Link to Statute
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required EIS Salary and Benefits Information
EIS Administrator and teacher salary and benefits report — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.47
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required IMRF Employer Cost and Participation Information
Information about all IMRF employers' participation in the IMRF fund — required under Illinois Public Act 101-504
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required IMRF Total Compensation Package (TCP) Information
IMRF employees making in excess of $75,000 TCP — required under 5 ILCS 120/7.3
- Link to IMRF TCP Information — updated information to be posted
- Link to Statute
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Shared Services Information
Shared services report — required under 105 ILCS 5/17-1.1
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Stevens Amendment Information
Statement of federal financial support for District 401 programs — required under PL 100-463, §8136
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Vendor Contracts Information
Listing of all vendor contracts over $25,000 — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.44
Note: The above information is also available on the District Financial Information page of the District 401 website.
► Required Brief Description of Public Body (including organizational chart)
Brief description of District 401 — required under 5 ILCS 140/4a
Note: The above public body information is also available in the FOIA section and on the District 401 at a Glance page of the District 401 website.
► Required Information for Accessing Public Records
Methods for requesting public records — required under 5 ILCS 140/4b
District 401 FOIA officer — required under 5 ILCS 140/4b
District 401 FOIA address — required under 5 ILCS 140/4b
Note: The above public records information is also available on the FOIA page of the District 401 website and on the FOIA page of each of our school websites.
► Required Information Concerning Allowable Fees
Fees allowable under FOIA Section 6 — required under 5 ILCS 140/4b
Note: The above fee information is also available on the FOIA page of the District 401 website and on the FOIA page of each of our school websites.
► Required District-Level Data
Data summary for District 401 — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1
Note: The above immunization information is also available in the Health Services section of the District 401 website and in the Health Services section of each of our school websites.
► Required School-Level Data
Data for John Mills Elementary School — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1
Data for Elmwood Elementary School — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1
Data for Elm Middle School — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1
Data for Elmwood Park High School — required under 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1
Note: The above immunization information is also available in the Health Services section of the District 401 website and in the Health Services section of each of our school websites.
► Required Tests for Lead in Drinking Water
Water test results for District 401 — required under 225 ILCS 320/35.5
Water test results for John Mills Elementary School — required under 225 ILCS 320/35.5
Water test results for Elmwood Elementary School — required under 225 ILCS 320/35.5
Note: The above water test results are also available in the Buildings & Grounds section of the District 401 website and in the B&G sections of each of our school websites.
► Required District-Level Report Card
Report card for District 401 — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17a
Note: The above report card information is also available in the State Report Cards section of the District 401 website and in the Our School section of each of our school websites.
► Required School-Level Report Cards
Report card for John Mills Elementary School — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17a
Report card for Elmwood Elementary School — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17a
Report card for Elm Middle School — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17a
Report card for Elmwood Park High School — required under 105 ILCS 5/10-17a
Note: The above report card information is also available in the State Report Cards section of the District 401 website and in the Our School section of each of our school websites.
► Required SOPPA Information
Information concerning operators of online services and applications used by the District — required under 105 ILCS 85/
Note: The above information is also available in the Technology section of the District 401 website and in the Technology section of each of our school websites.
► Required District Policy
District 401 policy on suicide and depression awareness and prevention — required under 105 ILCS 5/2-3.166
Note: The above suicide and depression awareness and prevention policy is also available in the Handbooks & Policies section of the District 401 website and in the Handbook & Policies section of each of our school websites.
► Required Information Concerning Parental Involvement
District 401 parental involvement policy for Title I programs — required under 20 USC §6318
Note: The above Title I information is also available in the Handbooks & Policies sections of the District 401 website and each of our Title I school websites.
► Required Information Concerning Parental Right to Know
Statement of Title I parental right to know teacher qualifications — required under 20 USC §6312e
Note: The above Title I information is also available in the Handbooks & Policies section of the District 401 website and each of our Title I school websites.