Melissa Wettig

The Board of Education approved various annual legal resolutions, including the appointment of district officers and coordinators, and authorized the 2015/2016 tentative budget. The Board also approved a resolution regarding Perry County Sales Tax and an addendum to the Cope School Tuition agreement. Other actions included the first reading of new policies regarding school wellness and student harassment, the approval of a shared services report, and the adoption of a teachers' contract for the upcoming two school years. Additionally, the Board conducted an executive session to address personnel matters, resulting in several new hires for teaching and coaching positions, as well as the acceptance of multiple staff resignations and a maternity leave request.

The board convened to discuss the employment of personnel in an executive session.

The Board held a public hearing for the adoption of the 2015/2016 school district budget. During the regular session, the Board approved the budget, student travel for a conference, and the second reading of school wellness and bullying policies. Other actions included approving revisions to teacher and principal evaluations, the Application for Recognition of Schools, and authorizing the distribution of used appliances to charities. The board also conducted a first reading of various board policies, approved several personnel appointments and resignations, and addressed disciplinary action for a non-certified employee.

The Board of Education meeting included an update on the Gavilon development project and Enterprise Zone, and the approval of the Prevailing Wage Resolution. Additionally, the Board approved the 2015/2016 fees and rates, a joint agreement with Tri-County Special Education, an FFA trip to Washington D.C., and an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Office of Education and Project SOAR. The Board also conducted a second reading of various district policies, authorized an interfund loan, and discussed personnel matters including hirings, resignations, and retirement intentions. Membership into the IHSA for the 2015/2016 school year was also approved.

This document outlines the Trico District #176 School Wellness Policy for May 2024-May 2026. It focuses on three main areas: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Mental Health and Resiliency. Key goals for 2024-2025 include improving the quality and variety of food in district cafeterias, expanding physical education programming to include weight training and high-impact fitness, and increasing access to counseling services to address social and emotional needs. The policy emphasizes continuous monitoring and annual goal setting.