Amy Zahm

The board discussed administrative and committee reports covering elementary, middle/high school, technology, and maintenance updates. Financial updates were provided, including information on grants and job postings. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and collective bargaining matters. Following the session, the board approved a memorandum of understanding with the A-C Central Education Association regarding compensation and approved salary increases for the district secretary. The board reviewed and discussed the progress of a school consolidation feasibility study and approved various student and faculty handbooks for the upcoming academic year.

The board discussed and addressed several key operational and administrative items. These included executive session deliberations regarding personnel and collective bargaining, authorizing litigation to recover a district debt, and receiving administrative reports on building maintenance, technology fiber internet delays, and updated state policies regarding student safety and suicide crisis intervention. Additionally, the board initiated a bidding process for the art room project, reviewed policy updates including anaphylaxis and expense reimbursement, approved annual hazardous bus route designations, authorized a safe return to in-person instruction plan, and confirmed the consolidated district grant plan.

The board meeting included the recognition of Students of the Month and a presentation on student graduation options and a habitat grant project. The Superintendent provided updates regarding COVID-19 guidance, staffing needs, student mental health days, dual credit opportunities, summer programs, grant funding, and infrastructure maintenance. Administrators delivered reports covering reading and math progress, extracurricular activities, facility repairs, and technology updates. The board approved a new press policy, discussed bonds, and authorized student trips for a welding competition and a music performance event.

The board recognized students of the month, held an executive session, and reviewed administrative and technology reports. Key business included opening the bidding process for an HVAC project, approving the 2022-2023 course description guide, renewing annual memberships for the IHSA, IESA, and LTECH agreement, amending the school calendar, approving the destruction of older closed session minutes, authorizing summer school programs, and confirming the senior class trip to Wisconsin Dells.

The board meeting included recognition of student and staff achievements through the Knight Lights segment and special awards. Administrative reports covered updates on school operations, facilities, and technology implementations. Key actions taken included the approval of the FY24 Tax Levy, the adoption of Press Policy #117, and the acquisition of six AEDs. Additionally, the board approved personnel changes, including new hires, transfers, and resignations. Discussion topics featured a review of high school sports co-op options, the adoption of the Illinois Vision 2030 roadmap, an overview of operational fund requirements, and HVAC project considerations. Approval was also granted for a senior class trip and professional development conference attendance for staff.