Jason Volk

The board meeting included reports on student and staff achievements, including recognition of student leaders and teacher appreciation initiatives. Updates were provided on the building project, including settlement negotiations with the contractor, and participation in various regional educational meetings. The board established a stadium/track ad hoc committee, approved school fees for the upcoming year, and adopted the technology budget. Additionally, the board approved several personnel appointments, including a varsity basketball coach, a special education teacher, and summer custodial staff.

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of financial reports, payment of bills, and administrative and superintendent reports. Key action items involve the approval of the student handbook, the FY26 amended budget, authorization for the Superintendent to sign financial statements, establishment of the student activity account, and approval of treasurer bonds. Additionally, the board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, student-related issues, and the District Safety Plan. Subsequent action items include the approval of various volunteer and coaching positions, the resignation and hiring of music department directors, the hiring of a special education teacher, and salary increases for non-certified staff.

The board discussed and addressed several administrative and operational matters. These included reports on student recognition and achievements, curriculum-related updates such as the RTI data review, and facilities management regarding the building project settlement. The board reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 IHSA membership renewal, the tenure list, the Title Grant Family Engagement Plan, the second reading of a policy update, and an early graduation request. Personnel actions were also processed, including the approval of several resignations, a retirement, and the hiring of a new high school science teacher. A motion to approve an additional section of third grade for the upcoming school year did not pass.

The board meeting featured a 'Good News Report' recognizing student achievers, including Little Blackhawk winners and middle and high school students of the month. The report also noted the success of the 'Pennies for a Pup' fundraiser for a seizure alert dog and recognized staff members through the March Madness recognition program. The principal's report covered the 'Donuts with Grown-ups' event, progress and completion of IAR and ISA testing, preschool screening outcomes for the upcoming year, early release and SIP day activities, ACT testing, and college and career exploration for seniors. Additionally, the administration discussed special education staffing and professional development planning.

The Board of Education meeting included an agriculture program report and several action items. These items involved approving FFA overnight trips, setting board meeting dates, the consolidated district plan, energy purchasing contracts, a tentative amended budget, and a new intercom system. In a closed session, the board discussed personnel, student matters, and the district safety plan. Additional post-session actions included hiring a food service director, determining school sections, confirming extra duty assignments, appointing summer workers, hiring a coach, and managing staff resignations and terminations.