Jacob Griffin

The board meeting addressed multiple action items, including a review of board policies, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Energy Grant stakeholder meeting, and building reports. The agenda featured the approval to advertise food service bids for the upcoming school year and the publication of notice to amend the budget. Personnel actions included the acceptance of a retirement letter with incentive, various resignations, and the approval of a student placement. Additionally, the board considered out-of-state trips, the selection of a health insurance carrier for the next school year, the renewal of a certificate of deposit, and a discussion regarding the phase II middle school baseball field project. The meeting also included an update on the Grow Your Own Teacher Program and an executive session regarding personnel and collective bargaining.

The board meeting agenda focused on the approval of the tentative tax levy and the authorization for the Superintendent to publish the necessary public notices for the 2015 tax levy payable in 2016.

The board reviewed several agenda items, including the treasurer's report and the payment of district bills. Key discussions involved policy updates, the announcement of a $300,000 21st Century Learning Center After School Grant, and presentations of building reports and test scores by principals. The board addressed requests regarding funding for a high school/middle school golf simulator, a new sports attendance policy, and an application for a School Maintenance Grant. Additionally, the meeting included approval of FMLA leave for a staff member, authorization for student trips, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting agenda included recognition of successes from the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. District updates covered the Hydroponic House Project, Elementary School Roof Replacement, Elementary Gym Floor Project, and funding/bonding updates. New business items involved approving out-of-state trips, appointing an IMRF Authorized Agent, discussing/approving a Community Solar Agreement, approving postings to bid for the Hydroponic House Project, Elementary Classroom Floor Project, and Bus Garage Roof/Side Repair Project. Further new business included discussing/approving Summer Maintenance Projects, discussing/approving the Tax Levy Abatement for 2025 Payable in 2026, setting graduation dates, approving the FY25 School Audit, approving the donation of Elementary used bleachers, and approving the resignation of the Bass Fishing Coach.

The board reviewed and approved the payment of Unit #4 bills and the December, 2025 Treasurer's Report, along with the Activities Funds Summaries. Building reports were provided by the principals. The Superintendent provided updates regarding the hydroponic house project, the elementary school replacement project, the elementary gym floor project, and discussed summer projects. Key actions included approving the Senior Trip to Disney World in April/May 2026, investing $250,000 of Education Funds in a Certificate of Deposit (CD), and approving the 2026-2027 Public School Calendar. The board also approved the 10-year Health Life Safety Inspection Reports and appointed Bryce Hampton and Doug Rash to the district negotiation team. Personnel actions taken included approving the hiring of Rob Wicks as High School Baseball Coach, approving the hiring of Robert Simmons as Custodian, and approving the dismissal of Gabe Creamer as Custodian. The board also approved two separate 1-year in lieu of expulsion actions for students.