Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Feb. 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will meet in Closed Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the Board and representatives of its employees.
Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2026
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
• Stephen Decatur Middle School 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team
• Baum Elementary School
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
• Identify oneself and be brief.
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes.
• Any public comments submitted to the Board Secretary will be included in the record.
BOARD DISCUSSION
A. Roadmap 2030 Update
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. Exit Survey Update
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Special Closed Session Meeting February 03, 2026 and Open/Closed Meetings February 10, 2026
B. Financial Conditions Report (January 2026)
C. Treasurer’s Reports (January 2026)
D. Job Description: Chief Operational Officer (Updates)
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Possible Ratification of a Suspension without pay for a Macon-Piatt Special Education District (MPSED) Paraprofessional – Please Note: The MPSED Executive Board approved this item at their February 19, 2026 Board meeting.
B. Ratification of Assistant Director of Special Education for the Macon-Piatt Special Education District (MPSED) – Please Note: The MPSED Executive Board approved this item at their February 19, 2026 Board meeting.
C. Appointment and Approval of a Contract for the Superintendent of Schools for District 61
D. Personnel Action Items
E. Modular Classroom Lease Addendum
F. Renovation of Buildings & Grounds Loading Dock
G. Renovation of Buildings & Grounds Mechanical Garage
H. Project to Mill, Repave, and Stripe Parking Lots at Hope Academy and Three Sections at Stephen Decatur Middle School
I. First Service Contract for Transportation Routing
J. Tyler Technology (Versatrans) Contract for Transportation Software
K. Resolution to Adopt the Decatur Public School District (DPS) 61 Amended Budget for FY26
Decatur Public School District 61 Resolutions
L. Consideration and Action upon Three (3) Resolutions Referencing the Dismissal of Professional Educator Licensed Employees
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the family of: Roger Frey, who passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2026. Mr. Frey was the brother of Ray Frey, Construction Consultant in the Buildings & Grounds Department.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 25 Community Members/Business Leaders Principal for a Day
– 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in DPS 61
March 02 Casimir Pulaski Holiday – SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
 04 DPS Staff ONLY Forum regarding Roadmap 2030
– 4:00 PM at Eisenhower High School
 06 End of 3rd Quarter
 11 Community Forum – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC regarding Roadmap 2030
– 5:30 PM at Both High Schools (EHS & MHS)
 12 Report Card Distribution
 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences
– NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
 16 – 20 Spring Break Week
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are OPEN
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/February%2024%202026%20Open%20Session%20Packet%20-%20Web.pdf
