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Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Durand Community Unit School District #322 Special Board Meeting - Budget Hearing
The board conducted a budget hearing and formally adopted the FY2026-2027 budget. Discussions centered on projected deficits driven by bus leasing, salary increases, and rising health insurance premiums. The board reviewed revenue sources, including property tax allocations and a pending COPS Grant for school safety improvements. Additionally, capital outlay projects such as playground equipment were examined. The board also authorized specific interfund transfers, including payments for copier leases and the transfer of current year interest earnings.
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Durand Community Unit School District #322 Regular Board Meeting
The Board received administrative and departmental reports covering school facility improvements, student expectations, technology updates, and athletic activities. Key action items included the approval of various policy updates, the Elementary School Targeted Designation Improvement Plan, the Itemized Salary Compensation Report, a tuition agreement, FFA overnight events, and the creation of new activity accounts. The Board also appointed a school treasurer, discussed a proposal for a Co-Op Competition Cheer program, and tabled a decision regarding a bus lease agreement. Executive session discussions focused on personnel matters, student placements, and office appointments, resulting in the approval of staff resignations, new hires, and compensation adjustments.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Durand Community Unit School District #322 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting focused on several operational and administrative updates, including the rollout of the CORE 4 program, principal reports covering facility improvements and summer school successes, and athletic department activities. The board reviewed and approved the Hazardous Routes Resolution, the 2026-2027 Bullying Prevention Plan, and the 2026-2027 Chromebook Handbook. Additionally, personnel actions were finalized, including approval of bus driver pay adjustments, resignation requests, staff hires, and the authorization of various extracurricular positions for the upcoming school year.
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Durand Community Unit School District #322 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a budget hearing to review and adjust line items, resulting in a finalized amended budget. During the regular session, approvals were granted for bank depository resolutions, updated lunch prices for the upcoming school year, and various fuel and food supply bids. The board authorized the COPS grant application process and approved multiple handbooks covering district policies, student activities, and extracurricular advisors. Additionally, the board rejected a tuition agreement for the Summit Academy program. Personnel actions were finalized, including the acceptance of several resignations, approval of new staff and coaching hires, and the acknowledgment of an intent to retire. The board also authorized the acceptance of the annual audit and approved bill payments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
