Pinckneyville School District 50

The meeting included discussions on Board Policy updates regarding the second reading of PRESS Issue 121 and the first reading of various other policies across sections ranging from Board governance to community relations. New business topics covered the 2026-2027 school calendar amendment, Title 1 programs, school lunch and breakfast pricing, student registration fees, and a payroll service agreement renewal. The board also addressed personnel matters including a reduction in force for educational support staff, resignation, FMLA requests, and the employment of a summer custodian. An executive session was scheduled to discuss employment, discipline, student disciplinary cases, and collective bargaining matters.

The board meeting agenda included considerations for the 2025-2026 amended school calendar, as well as the acceptance of bids for HVAC phase 5, the grade school roof, and the junior high parking lot phase 2. New business topics included discussions on freedom of information, concerns regarding grade level section numbers from the local education association, and the 8th-grade class trip. Action items for consideration involved the approval of teaching assignments for the 2026-2027 school year and the employment of summer custodians for 2026. Executive session agenda items addressed the employment, compensation, and discipline of staff, student disciplinary cases, and collective bargaining matters.

The document includes financial data, tax rates by fund, and information on certificated and non-certificated employees. It also lists payments to various firms and corporations exceeding $2,500 and those between $1,000 to $2,500, excluding wages and salaries. Additionally, it contains a report on contracts exceeding $25,000 awarded during FY2025, including the total number and value of contracts, as well as those awarded to minority, female, disabled, or locally owned businesses.

The notice announces that the tentative budget for the School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, will be available for public inspection at the District Office starting July 21, 2025. It also announces a public hearing on the tentative budget to be held on September 23, 2025.

The meeting will include a BINA hearing concerning the sale of $2,000,000 in general obligation school bonds for school building and facility improvements. Other agenda items include the approval of the 2024-2025 amended school calendar, discussion of freedom of information, and an 8th grade class trip. The board will also consider personnel matters such as resignations, FMLA requests, teaching assignments, and the employment of special education teachers and custodians. Finally, the meeting will include administrative reports, announcements, and dates for upcoming events.