SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRIEFS
Bond Issue Under Review: The $4.5 million fire prevention and safety bond proposal remains under consideration following public hearing input about property tax concerns and district bonding capacity.
State Funding Shortfall Expected: Governor Pritzker’s proposed education budget falls $140 million short of maintaining current reimbursement levels to districts, according to Illinois State Board of Education requests.
Facility Improvements Planned: Board member inquiry about parking lot barriers between Arts Hall and tennis courts will be addressed once weather permits safe equipment operation on the resurfaced area.
Long-term Retirements Announced: Two staff members submitted retirement letters with future effective dates: library aide Rebecca Stutesman (2029) and technology specialist Stephanie Hanners (2029).
Calendar Approved: The 2025-2026 school year will begin with teacher institute days August 13-14 and student instruction starting August 15.
Technology Cost Savings Explored: District officials are investigating potential savings by switching financial management systems while maintaining current student information software.
Latest News Stories

Poll: Kamala Harris still Democratic favorite for 2028

New York Dems seek to withhold federal taxes over funding cuts

Congressional Conflicts: Stock ban pits affluent, super rich

Supreme Court to consider drug user gun possession case

Illinois quick hits: Davis Gates selected to lead IFT; new veterans facilities in Quincy

Everyday Economics: Economic expansions rarely die of old age

Poll: Vance, Trump Jr. early favorites to win GOP nod for next president

D.C. leads thousands of ‘No Kings’ protests nationwide

Experts weigh in on fight over Obamacare premium tax credit extension

Republican support slipping ahead of midterm elections, poll shows

Poll: Americans support Antifa terror designation

Electronics retailer asks Supreme Court to quell tariff chaos
