Herscher Community Unit School District 2

The board conducted recognition for students of the month and approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, bills, salaries, and investment authorizations. Key actions included the selection of a new playground option, various personnel actions such as hirings, resignations, retirements, and contract renewals for certified and administrative staff, and the approval of new scoreboards for athletic fields. The board also reviewed the HHS and K-8 student handbooks, approved a consolidated district plan, authorized adjustments to transportation routes, and accepted quotes for the HHS roof and metal fascia project.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the renewal of the E-learning plan and recognized students of the month. The meeting included the approval of various personnel resignations and hires, the appointment of an assistant principal, and the adoption of the E-learning plan for the 2026-2029 school years. The board also established a new vocational program assistant position and updated transportation practices. Procurement actions included the purchase of laptops, Chromebooks, software licenses, a five-year contract renewal for IT services, and the acquisition of seven passenger buses. Additionally, the board held first readings of several handbooks and manual revisions, and approved parent/student handbooks for the upcoming school year.

The meeting began with a closed session to consider personnel matters before reconvening to the regular session. The agenda included the recognition of Students of the Month across various grade levels. Key actions taken during the meeting involved the approval of the Treasurer's Report, Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $88,222,234.72, and a resolution regarding Closed Session Recordings/Minutes older than 18 months. New business concentrated heavily on personnel actions, including the approval of certified and non-certified resignations, a non-certified hire, and an extra-curricular appointment. Further approvals included Title I Schoolwide Waivers for several schools for the 26-27 SY, the list of regular Board of Education meetings for the 26-27 SY, the Non-Certified Seniority List, a resolution abating $10,000,000 from the working cash fund, a resolution to transfer funds to the HLS fund, and the approval of a new bond to the School Treasurer. A contract for the new LMS Principal for the 26-27 SY was also approved. Discussions included a presentation on a proposal for new scoreboards for the baseball and softball fields over the next two years, and an update on Special Services.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to consider personnel and negotiations matters, followed by the regular session call to order. Staff recognition was given to multiple individuals for achievements including advanced degrees, specific awards (ACE award), and staff training roles. The consent agenda included approval of the Treasurer's Report/Balance Sheet, bills, salaries, and investments totaling $38,256,997.48, and approval for a resolution regarding closed session recordings/minutes older than 18 months, as well as a medical leave request. Under new business, the board approved extra-curricular resignations for coaching positions and non-certified hires for paraprofessional and secretarial roles. Approval was also granted for a contract for the HHS Principal for the 26-27 SY. Discussion was held regarding the attendance of the school district attorney at all closed sessions (tabled), and a music booster spaghetti dinner fundraiser at a venue serving alcohol.

The meeting commenced with the recognition of Students of the Month. A public hearing concerning the School District Tax Levy was held and subsequently closed. Key actions included the approval of the Treasurer's Report, Bills, Salaries, and Investments, totaling significant figures across regular bills, payroll/benefits, and investments. The Board approved several future leave requests and the Certified Resignation of the HHS Principal and a Non-Certified Resignation. New non-certified hires were approved. A major action was the approval of a resolution to issue up to $50,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2026, for building alterations, repairs, equipment installation for safety and security, and refunding existing bonds. The FY25 Audit Report was distributed. The Board approved security camera upgrades for HHS and the adoption of the 2025 School District Tax Levy, which included a public reading of current cash reserve balances. The Board also approved snow removal quotes and a bid for Asbestos Abatement. Finally, revisions/additions to the Board Policy Manual were approved.