Christine Allen

The meeting included discussions and actions on various financial reports, an internal transfer of funds, the school calendar for 2025-2026, and approval of a locker room project. Reports were given on IAR testing, the Bison Pride reward day, track season, and the 3rd quarter recognition ceremony. Building updates included the installation of a new cafeteria counter and refinishing of basement steps. Staffing changes were noted, and the baseball & softball coop with Norwood was renewed. The board also discussed the upcoming election and moved into an executive session to discuss student discipline, litigation, and/or personal matters. Following the executive session, the board approved the employment of a school nurse, the dismissal of a non-tenured teacher, and a settlement agreement with Metric Media.

The board meeting addressed several key items. Financial reports were approved, along with a resolution supporting Vision 2030 and PRESS Policies 4:190. The principal's report covered various school events and updates on staffing changes, including a resignation and an upcoming retirement. Building updates and emergency days were also discussed. An executive session was held to discuss student discipline, litigation, and personnel matters. Finally, the board approved the employment of a full-time substitute teacher and addressed a FOIA request.

The board meeting covered various topics, including financial reports, policy approvals (PRESS Policy), principal's reports (science of reading professional development, boys' basketball, Bison Power, upcoming events), building updates (boiler repairs, locker project, stage curtain, freezer door replacement), a Triple I conference overview, staffing updates (nurse retirement), and a PRESS update memo. The employment of a paraprofessional was approved. Future agenda items include further PRESS policy discussion and approval of a maintenance grant.

The board meeting covered various action items, including the approval of financial reports, the certificate of tax levy, the closure of unused activity accounts, and several PRESS policies. A SEAPCO hiring survey for fiscal year 2026 was also approved. Reports included updates on the principal's activities, building projects (including a maintenance grant and new riding scrubber), and the annual financial report. An executive session was held to discuss student discipline, litigation, and personnel matters. Two FOIA requests were received from textbook publishers. The next meeting's agenda was previewed.

The board meeting covered various action items, including the approval of minutes, financial reports, a school maintenance grant, and PRESS policies. Reports and discussions included the principal's report highlighting school events, a summary of the Illinois School Report Card, levy procedures, the annual financial report, feeder school enrollment, building updates, CDARS interest earnings, and staffing. An employee dismissal was also approved.