Tina Witherby

The board discussed and approved bills, payroll, cash flow, and fund balances. Reports were presented by school principals regarding various school activities, events, and academic updates. The board approved the renewal of membership in the Illinois High School Association, building budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year, an amended calendar, and the notice of regular meeting dates. Additionally, the board approved several overnight trips for school groups, a co-op agreement for boys' basketball, and an architect agreement. Following a closed session, the board approved a leave of absence for a paraprofessional, employed several teachers and social workers, and appointed a technical director for a high school play. Finally, the board finalized a student expulsion and issued a bar order for an individual violating board policy.

The Board approved various personnel actions, including resignations and appointments for teaching and coaching positions, and granted several leaves of absence. Financial approvals included the FY26 tentative amended budget, a bus service contract, a fee and admission schedule, and a video board scoreboard project for the high school. Additionally, the Board approved proposals for school security camera systems, ELA curriculum materials, fencing, and a leadership case study, while authorizing bids for a new electronic sign and adopting updated student-parent and extra-curricular handbooks.

The Board of Education meeting included various personnel actions such as employment of teachers, social workers, and a technical director, along with an approved leave-of-absence request. Financial items included the approval of building budget requests and an architect agreement. Miscellaneous actions involved membership renewal in the IHSA, approval of an amended school calendar, setting future meeting dates, and initial review of student handbooks for the upcoming academic year. Furthermore, the Board approved two overnight field trips and addressed student disciplinary and property access issues.

The board discussed financial items, including the approval of bills, payroll, cash flow, and fund balances. Reports were presented by school principals regarding academic and athletic accomplishments, and the superintendent provided updates on a master facility plan and a comprehensive feasibility study. Procurement actions included the approval of scoreboard bids for the softball field and basketball court, the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, and a construction bid for safety improvements at Sparta Lincoln School. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session to address personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, and new teaching and coaching appointments.

The board received reports from school principals regarding library book donations, special education initiatives, attendance improvement strategies, and updates on sports and student activities. Key actions included the approval of the preliminary school calendar for the upcoming academic year and the authorization of a bid for parking lot sealcoating services. The board also reviewed and approved a wide range of operational, personnel, and instructional policies. Personnel matters addressed included the acceptance of several staff resignations, the hiring of an assistant principal, a speech-language pathologist, and a paraprofessional, as well as the appointment of volunteer assistant coaches.