Brad Russell

The Board reviewed and approved a variety of human resources actions, including the hiring of several teachers and the acceptance of resignations for teaching and support staff. Summer staffing for custodial and grounds maintenance was also approved. The meeting addressed district financials, encompassing accounts payable, food service reports, service contracts for speech and language, and an invoice for a software platform. Additionally, the Board conducted a comprehensive review and approval of numerous district policy updates covering areas such as communications, hiring processes, student conduct, records access, and curricular programs.

The meeting included a series of personnel actions, such as accepting multiple staff resignations, approving a reassignment, and hiring an aide. The board also approved salary increases for the food service director and a Title I teacher related to their upcoming retirements. Financial approvals were granted for district receipts, accounts payable, food service financials, the installation of a DACC Hyflex classroom, and a subscription to the Illinois Association of School Board Press Plus Policy Service. Additionally, the board approved the first reading of policy updates and the 2026-2027 Title I school consolidated district plan, before moving to a closed session.

The board convened for a public hearing and subsequent open session, during which they moved to a closed meeting. Key action included the adoption of a resolution authorizing the honorable dismissal of full-time educational support personnel.

The board conducted a closed session and returned to open session to adopt several resolutions. These included the authorization of the reclassification of an assistant principal, the honorable dismissal of a director from a 12-month position to a 200-day position, and the elimination of the crisis team stipend for administrators.

The board approved the 2026-2027 school year membership with the IHSA, accepted a donation for an athletic shot clock, and authorized the surplus and recycling of interactive panels. District financials and food service reports were approved. The board finalized several personnel actions, including hiring for teaching and coaching positions, accepting teacher resignations, and hiring for maintenance roles. Additionally, the board set a standard Monday-through-Friday work schedule for employees working five hours or more and passed resolutions regarding the honorable dismissal and reassignment of educational support and administrative staff.