Thursday, August 20, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

August 20, 2026

The following action was taken at Thursday night’s school board meeting:

  • Recognition and administration of School Board Member Oath of Office for newly appointed member
  • Consideration and approval to uphold student discipline recommendation from District Hearing Officer regarding student #229113
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund (2024 ISBE Tech Loan)
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund (2025 ISBE Tech Loan)
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund (2026 ISBE Tech Loan)
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund (Principal and Interest payment on Copier Lease)
  • Consideration and approval of the amended school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year
  • Consideration and approval of updated Non-Certified Employee Handbook
  • Consideration and approval of Board Policies with no changes recommended by IASB Press Issue 122
  • First reading of Board Policies with changes recommended by IASB Press Issue 122
  • Consideration and approval to update Board Policy 7:40
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the district’s Working Cash Fund to the district’s Capital Projects Fund
  • Presentation and discussion regarding the tentative FY27 Budget
PERSONNEL:
Employments:
  • Paige Robinson – RHS Lunchroom Supervisor
  • Christine Murray – RHS Lunchroom Supervisor
  • Paige Sanders – RHS Assistant Volleyball Coach
  • Casey Rodgers – WES Classroom Paraprofessional
  • Nancy Wilson – WES Lunchroom Supervisor
  • Rebecca Trivett – LGS Reading Paraprofessional
  • Ivy Mikeworth – Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Beighley Boyd – Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Matt VanSchoyck – Volunteer-Athletic Performance
  • Ashley Armstrong – WES Classroom Paraprofessional
Resignations:

  • Crystal Bradbury – LGS Reading Aide (effective 8/6/2026)

Leave of Absence:

  • Emily Weaver – RHS Custodian (~8/14/26-11/6/26)
The next regular school board meeting will be Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. at Central Office.

District Office
1301 North Allen Street
Phone: (618) 544-7511
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Transportation Department
1301 West Main Street
Phone: (618) 544-8715
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Robinson High School
2000 North Cross Street
Phone: (618) 544-9510
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Nuttall Middle School
400 West Rustic Street
Phone: (618) 544-8618
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Lincoln Grade School
301 East Poplar Street
Phone: (618) 544-3315
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Washington Elem. School
507 West Condit Street
Phone: (618) 544-2233
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