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The special meeting included an executive session to discuss matters pertaining to OMA regulations. Following the closed session, the Board approved the appointment of several individuals as volunteer softball coaches. Furthermore, the resignation of the High School Principal, Brian Higbee, was regrettably approved.
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The agenda was approved at the beginning of the session. Public comments included a request from the FFA Alumni Association to construct a building to expand Ag program activities. The board recognized Ron Grant as the IHSA - NFHSC 1A & 2A Golf Coach of the Year. Discussions covered the implementation process for the new Bridges Math Curriculum, the presentation of a proposed 10-point grading scale starting with the class of 2030, and updates on the south campus waste treatment facility, which received state approval and a maintenance grant. The 2026-27 tentative school calendar was presented, and updates to board policies 6:60 and 7:255 were discussed and read. Actions included approving communications for the Knox-Warren Special Education Cooperative, approving the concussion oversight team, repaying an interfund loan of $300,000 from the Transportation Fund to the Working Cash Fund, approving maintenance work on the West Campus Waste Treatment Plant, and approving multiple board policy draft updates. A third reading for board policy draft update 6:6 was tabled. The Superintendent presented his report, noting FOIA requests concerning records and purchasing/contract thresholds. The board entered and returned from closed session to discuss personnel matters. The consent agenda approved personnel reports and February bills.
The meeting agenda was approved. During public comments, the board received a letter from the UEA requesting negotiations. Ron Grant was recognized as the IHSA - NFHSC 1A & 2A Golf Coach of the year. Board business included a presentation by the High School Principal regarding new school safety software called E3, preliminary financial projections, and an update on the FY26 County Facilities Sales tax. Policy updates involved first readings for several policies, a second reading for policy 6:6, and approval motions for several other policy drafts. The board also approved a rewritten policy draft (7:150). The Superintendent presented his report, and a FOIA request concerning employee information was noted. The board entered a closed session to discuss matters related to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. Upon returning to open session, the consent agenda items were approved, which included personnel report matters.
The proceedings included a Truth in Taxation Hearing where the proposed tax levy was discussed, followed by a Regular Meeting. Key activities during the regular session involved approving the agenda, presentation of quarterly principal reports showcasing successes, and board comments regarding staff handling of a recent threat and correction of misinformation about a resource officer. Policy updates were addressed with first readings for several policies and final approval for others. The 2025 Tax Levy was formally approved. The board also approved the destruction of closed meeting verbatim recordings prior to June 2024. The Superintendent presented his report. The board convened in closed session to discuss matters related to appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, returning to open session subsequently. The consent agenda, which included approval of December bills and the personnel report, was approved. The meeting concluded after returning to closed session and then reconvening in open session before final adjournment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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