Evanston/Skokie
School District 65
Budget & Finance
Financial Services
We take our responsibility seriously to be strong fiscal stewards of public tax dollars and maintain high-quality, community schools. Financial Services is responsible for overseeing the financial and business operations. Areas of oversight include financial planning, budgeting, purchasing, fiscal accounting, contracts, fees, financial reporting, grants, insurance, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
Budget
District 65 Budget
Each year, we must create a budget that includes our plan for district revenues (funds brought in) and expenditures (funds spent). The budget must be made available to the public and serve as the basis for our annual tax levy.
Our tentative budget must be displayed at least 30 days prior to its adoption. In the spirit of transparency, a public hearing is held in advance to gather community thoughts and feedback.
Our School Board is responsible for approving our annual budget by September 30.
Budget-at-a-Glance
Budget-at-a-Glance
Evanston/Skokie CCSD 65
Budget-to-Actual Expenditure Monitoring (All Funds)
As of February 28, 2026
Fiscal Year Elapsed: 66.67% (July-February)
Salaries
55.05%
Budget: $110,116,410
Year to Date: $60,615,240
Benefits
72.72%
Budget: $22,205,958
Year to Date: $16,148,515
Purchased Services (excluding Transportation)
57.28%
Budget: $17,816,016
Year to Date: $10,204,264
Purchased Services - Transportation
59.41%
Budget: $9,077,891
Year to Date: $5,393,171
Supplies, Materials & Utilities
51.59%
Budget: $6,518,694
Year to Date: $3,362,842
Capital Outlay, Non-Capitalized Equipment, Debt Service & Other
66.15%
Budget: $13,416,758
Year to Date: $8,875,130
Special Education Tuition
75.73%
Budget: $5,164,880
Year to Date: $3,911,504
Capital Projects (Foster School and Districtwide)
59.95%
Budget: $31,238,088
Year to Date: $18,727,461
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
The Annual Statement of Affairs contains a financial summary of a school district’s funds, tax rates, equalized assessed valuation, and enrollment. Summary information regarding employee salaries and payments to vendors is also contained in the report. School districts must submit the full electronic report to the Illinois State Board of Education before December 15.
The Annual Financial Report (AFR) is a standardized document that meets independent auditing and reporting requirements for public elementary, secondary school, and unit districts.
The AFR includes all funds, account groups, and other components that satisfy the school district’s audit requirements and provides levels of assurance to school administrators, staff, and other interested parties.
Monthly Reports
Monthly Reports
These monthly financial reports provide an analysis of the current fiscal performance compared to budget and prior year’s actual data. These reports are useful in assessing financial performance and health throughout the fiscal year.
| month | reportS |
|---|---|
| january | January 2025 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) |
| february | February 2025 (Note that beginning February 2025, the reporting structure changed to combine the two documents into one report.) |
| march | March 2025 |
| april | April 2025 |
| may | May 2025 |
| june | June 2025 |
| July | July 2025 |
| AUGUST |
August 2024 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) |
| SEPTEMBER |
September 2024 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) |
| october | October 2024 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) October 2025 |
| november | November 2024 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) November 2025 |
| december | December 2024 (Statement of Revenues and Expenses) December 2025 |
Contracts Over $25K
Contracts Over $25,000
In conformity with subsection (c) of Section 10-20.44 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/10-20.44] (added by P.A. 95-707) school districts are required to complete the report on Awarded Contracts Exceeding $25,000. In addition, school boards must list on the district’s website, all contracts exceeding $25,000 and any contract that the school board enters into with an exclusive bargaining representative.
Compensation Reports
Compensation Reports
Public Act 097-0256: Administrator and teacher salary and benefits reportEach school board shall report to the State Board of Education, on or before October 1 of each year, the base salary and benefits of the district superintendent and all administrators and teachers employed by the school district. For the purposes of this Section, "benefits" includes without limitation vacation days, sick days, bonuses, annuities, and retirement enhancements. View current report
Public Act 096-0434: Salary compensation reportOn or before October 1 of each year, each school district in this State, including special charter districts, shall post on its Internet website, if any, an itemized salary compensation report for every employee in the district holding an administrative certificate and working in that capacity, including the district superintendent. The salary compensation report shall include without limitation base salary, bonuses, pension contributions, retirement increases, the cost of health insurance, the cost of life insurance, paid sick and vacation day payouts, annuities, and any other form of compensation or income paid on behalf of the employee. View current report
Public Act 097-0609: IMRF compensation reportWithin 6 business days after an employer participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund approves a budget, that employer must post on its website the total compensation package for each employee having a total compensation package that exceeds $75,000 per year. For the purposes of this Section, "total compensation package" means payment by the employer to the employee for salary, health insurance, a housing allowance, a vehicle allowance, a clothing allowance, bonuses, loans, vacation days granted, and sick days granted. View current report