Tara Zaayenga

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as approving the Seniority List and Classified Seniority List, cancelling the April 3rd board meeting, and approving the amended 2024-25 and the 2025-26 school calendars. An overnight trip for FFA was approved. The Superintendent's evaluation was also approved. An executive session was held to discuss specific employees and closed session minutes. Personnel actions included hiring a Primary School Paraprofessional and a Middle School Girls Track Coach, along with informational items regarding resignations and employee transfers.

The meeting included reports from principals on topics such as testing, school events, student growth, discipline, and activities organized by the kindness club. The board discussed a donation to TAPS Animal Shelter and P.E. and weight equipment. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters. The board approved the re-employment of teaching, classified, food service, and bus staff for the 2025-26 school year, as well as several personnel transfers and appointments. Resignations were noted for various positions.

The meeting included reports from principals, covering topics such as graduation, ACT testing, discipline, sports updates, and upcoming events like Senior Nights, orientation night, student council activities, teacher appreciation week, school plays, wax museums, and spring concerts. The board discussed and approved the Peoria County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, extending the high school co-op for an additional two-year term, and renewing memberships with the IHSA and IESA for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, the board approved the first reading of handbook edits, the High School Curriculum Guide, and the cancellation of the May 1st board meeting, scheduling a reorganization meeting for May 8th. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, followed by the approval of hiring new teachers for the high school and middle school, as well as approving leave requests. The board also approved the closed session minutes of March 20, 2025.

The meeting included the announcement of election results and the oath of office for new members. The board selected a President Pro-Tem for organization and then adjourned 'sine die'. Following this, the meeting was called to order again, and a new President, Vice President, and Secretary were elected for two-year terms. Appointments were made for the Recording Secretary and School District Treasurer. The board also approved the meeting dates and times for the 2025-26 school year.

The board meeting covered various topics including minutes from open and closed meetings, a treasurer's report, payment of bills, transportation and principals' reports, a RISE discussion, sales tax totals, and the Roe 53 tax rate. Business discussion and action items included surplus property disposal, a concussion management plan, a pandemic response plan, policy and procedure updates, and a resolution of intent to sell bonds. An executive session was held to discuss employee matters, collective negotiation, and closed meeting minutes. Personnel discussion and action items included hiring and volunteer appointments.