The district will request a 2.9 percent tax increase, and propose district wide strategies to improve low achievement for Black students and students with disabilities.
The ordinance will allow pre-approved township services to be paid before meetings. Meanwhile, the township is working on uploading all ordinances to its website.
The vote marks the beginning of hopes the Illinois Department of Revenue will assist the city, which is in financial distress. But not without a slowdown of city services after furloughs and layoffs.
The board engaged in a lively conversation concerning the approval of a bills list and deferred the next steps on hiring a permanent executive director.
Between 2016 and 2019, Southland voters approved term limits to curb corruption and career politicians. Years after Springfield influences led an effort to curtail them, some of those communities are dealing with calls for federal interventions into governmental wrongdoing and abuse.
The September board meeting showcased the ways leadership is shaping programs to advance student success at the college.
In September, the board's closed session and budget hearing practices eclipsed news that a board member would resign.
In August, the district presented its plans to sell $35 million of debt, part of a ‘working cash fund’ to complete roof replacements, elevator repairs, and more.
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 substitute teachers are advocating for increased pay, training, and benefits.
A public budget hearing is scheduled for September. Teachers are hopeful that union negotiations will provide increased pay.
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