Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Decatur Public Schools
Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Decatur Public Schools
Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education met Aug. 19.
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 pending and/or threatening litigations.
Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AUGUST 19, 2025
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
• 7 Mindsets Presentation
• Pershing Early Learning Center
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
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
A. Electrical Rates Auction Results
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Minutes: Open/Closed Meetings August 05, 2025
B. Bills
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. Job Descriptions:
a. Secretary to the Athletic Directors
b. Secretary to Student Services and Buildings & Grounds
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
A. Personnel Action Items
B. Employment of a Director of Buildings and Grounds
C. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Decatur Public School District 61 (DPS 61) and the Decatur Education Association (DEA) for Extended Day Nurses
D. Resolution to Adopt FY2025-2026 Annual Budget for Macon Piatt Special Education District (MPSED)
E. Tentative Budget for FY2025-2026 for Decatur Public School District 61 and Set Public Hearing
F. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program
G. Ongoing Omnigo Report Writing Software for Security
IMPORTANT DATES
August 20 High School Open Houses
Families, please check with your home school for start times for Open Houses.
September 01 Labor Day Holiday
– NO SCHOOL and District Offices are Closed
17 District-Wide Half Day
– Please check with your home school regarding the release time
19 Induction of Athletes and Coaches to Decatur Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
– During half time of the Eisenhower versus MacArthur High School Football Game
– Kickoff at 5:00 PM at MacArthur High School
Additional Reminder
Please Note: Wednesday, October 15th is the Deadline for the Required Immunizations and Physicals for the 2025-2026 School Year.
NEXT MEETING
The public portion of the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at the Keil Administration Building.
ADJOURNMENT
https://www.dps61.org/cms/lib/IL50010903/Centricity/Domain/30/August%2019%202025%20Open%20Session%20Packet2-Web.pdf
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