Tuesday, January 20, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

January 20, 2026

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

  • Consideration and approval of policies included in PRESS Update Issue 120 that consist of no substantial changes
  • Consideration and approval of the first reading of policies included in PRESS Update 120 that include changes recommended by IASB
  • Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Education Fund to the Debt Fund for a payment on the 2026 ISBE Technology Loan
  • Update on informational campaign regarding the 1% County School Facilities Tax
  • Update and discussion on cash flow analysis (50% of fiscal year)

PERSONNEL:

Employments:

  • Karen Laflin – 3rd Grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage)
  • Stacy Pinkstaff – LGS Lunchroom Supervisor
  • DeAnn Smothers – RHS Evening Custodian
  • Linda Wilson – WES Lunchroom Supervisor
  • TJ Tingley – Volunteer Track Coach
  • Chris Luna – Assistant Baseball Coach

Resignations:

  • Keyli Bice – WES Lunchroom Supervisor (effective 12/31/25)
  • Paige Dill – RHS Colorguard Sponsor (effective 1/9/26)
  • Nick Harbin – RHS Custodian (effective 1/8/26)
The next regular school board meeting will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. at Central Office.

Suicide Prevention

 

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help or if you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away.