Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met March 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 MARCH 24, 2026
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
• MacArthur High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team
• Special Emotional Learning Academy (SELA)
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. Champions, Before & After School Program
B. Summer Voucher Program
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings March 10, 2026
B. Financial Conditional Report
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. Job Description: English Language Learner Strategist (update)
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Transitional Contract for the Superintendent of Schools
B. Personnel Action Items
C. Employment of an Assistant Principal at Johns Hill Magnet School
D. Bendsen Signs & Graphics – Upgrades to Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools
E. HSHS and Decatur Public Schools Athletic Trainer Agreement
F. Hope Academy Secure Entry
G. Increase Fees for Building Rentals
H. Application Submission for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program for Decatur Public School District 61 High School Students for the 2027-2028 School Year
I. E-Rate Network Upgrade
Decatur Public School District 61 Resolution
J. Consideration and Action upon a Resolution Referencing the Reclassification of an Employee
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board of Education and Administration sends condolences to the family of: Catherine Richert (Cathy), who passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. Cathy retired Payroll Analyst from Decatur Public Schools.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 03 Good Friday Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are CLOSED
 06 Casimir Pulaski Holiday Observed
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are CLOSED
15 District-wide Half Day of School for ALL Students
– For half day dismissal times, please visit www.dps61.org/belltimes and/or check with your home school regarding the release times
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/March%2024%202026%20Open%20Session%20Packet%20-%20Web.pdf
