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Feb 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bluford Unit School District #318 Board of Education Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board addressed various items including the approval of bills, financial reports, and student suspensions. Key reports were presented, including a maintenance report and updates from the Grade School and High School Principals, alongside a superintendent report that recognized a student and acknowledged training received. New business items included consideration of a Freedom of Information Act request, approval of an amended operating agreement for a special education district, adoption of the upcoming school calendar and high school course description booklet, and a motion to seek bids for the elementary gym roof replacement. During the executive session, the board discussed personnel matters and litigation, leading to subsequent actions regarding staff resignations and the employment of non-certified personnel and athletic coaches.
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Bluford Unit School District #318 Regular Board Of Education Meeting
Key discussions and action items for the meeting included the review of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report, a Mid-Year Strategic Planning Review, and updates on the Elementary Gym Roof Replacement project. New business involved processing several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests pertaining to aide contracts, vendor contracts, policy thresholds, retiree information, and vendor/purchase order details. The Board was scheduled to consider approval of the FY2025 District Audit, 2026 Graduation Dates, an overnight trip for the National Beta Club Convention, and the declaration of district equipment as surplus for recycling. The session included an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation, with possible action on the employment of non-certified personnel afterward.
Dec 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bluford Unit School District 318 Board Of Education Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board meeting agenda included public comments, review of correspondence, and reports from the Superintendent, principals, and maintenance department. Key action items involved considering the approval of the 2025 tax levy for the district and the final reading of board policy updates. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including employment, compensation, and discipline, with subsequent action planned for staff resignations and posting vacant positions.
Dec 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bluford Unit School District 318 Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board reviewed reports from the superintendent, principal, and maintenance department, and addressed FOIA inquiries. Key actions included the approval of the 2025 Tax Levy for the grade school, high school, and unit levies, along with a review of fund balances and expenditure ratios. The board approved the final reading of policy updates from the October 2025 Press Plus update. Additionally, members accepted the resignation of an aide and bus driver and authorized the job posting for a full-time bus driver for the current school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
