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)