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Special education: The board approved a cooperative agreement to secure audiology services for the district for the school year. Molly Bailey, director of special education, said the district will pay approximately $22,000 from IDEA funds to contract audiology services at a rate the provider set because the provider was unable to hire a full‑time audiologist.

Culture and climate: Trustees approved a contract with Jimmy Casas and Associates for school‑culture coaching and building-level support at a cost to the district of $62,000, funded from Title II. The services include on-site coaching, principal coaching and a culture assessment of four buildings.

School supplies: The board approved purchasing 3,558 school-supply kits and backpacks for kindergarten through 12th grade at a total cost of $174,765, to be paid from Title I funds; staff said backpacks and kits will be shipped to buildings for the 2025–26 school year and that Danville High School will use leftover supplies from prior purchases.

Technology refresh: The district presented a summer technology refresh plan proposing replacement of about 800 Chromebooks (with larger 14-inch devices focused at Northridge), 75 laptops and 44 desktops. Staff presented a total cost of approximately $847,000 (including leasing and warranty). Staff said Title funding would cover about $644,595.84 and that the remainder would be covered by local funds (figures as presented in the meeting transcript). The board did not record a final vote on the technology item during the portion of the transcript provided.

Why it matters: These contracts reflect the district's near-term operational priorities: special education supports, professional development aimed at improving school climate, ensuring students have supplies, and renewing classroom devices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","District 118 BOE meeting 04/09/25 Part 1","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved several contracts and purchases including an audiology cooperative agreement (~$22,000 IDEA funds), a $62,000 culture/climate contract paid from Title II, a $174,765 order for school-supplies kits for K–12 paid from Title I, and an ICT/technology summer refresh proposal.","taxTitle","Danville CCSD 118, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",53582,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6078144,"Board approves freshman engineering course and new science materials, authorizes expert support",175,3219000,3394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367&start=3219&end=3394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367/thumbnail_3219000.jpg","/articles/6078144/Illinois/Board-approves-freshman-engineering-course-and-new-science-materials-authorizes-expert-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078144-c23aece4e9813dc2d6dc4d373f72e34a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141783&Signature=R0f1Kd8HIF3jEfB9qsOxf2tsyusjoyIKPYqmCZzyW-7ZEU9RxBORB6Xej5mgwoVjDxiyR8hCfRmP8uE4-zbwr3smkpswT-O3YWjT5UHD0-p8rcCZC05RfCH8WEl0QKgy6fZJEF3noyr8kL3jOZ6K9FRITHMz~OEJW~Cz50Z-r-B8EYsQXztmM~okJCsAqAaKrulUJHSZwp07alzxFaX6JcJpppGNP2N8P2FYkSYIKyE9bObob1DCkzN6JJZsmNZUE5VpW1cN8FUtg8w3T9SYmZE7QgBR2w-L6m0P8shIUFGWbFI1wSG6HmGmdTODGQy1URrC5kRFS3mUfN-yD2of2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danville School District 118 Board of Education on Monday approved several curriculum items designed to strengthen STEM offerings.

The board unanimously approved a recommendation to add an \"Engineering Essentials\" course aimed at freshmen to build on existing Project Lead The Way coursework at the high school. The motion passed 7–0.

Separately, trustees approved a package to purchase fifth‑through‑eighth‑grade science materials (to replace a pilot that \"was not a good fit\" in some buildings) and to contract with Dr. Carol Baker — described by staff as a widely recognized science educator who helped develop NGSS-related assessments — to help the district adapt open-source curriculum and provide professional development. Administration described the combined not‑to‑exceed cost as approximately $85,137.77 (materials ~$44,183.70 plus up to $41,000 for expert services); staff said materials would be owned by the district and ongoing online fees would be minimal.

Why it matters: The board framed these approvals as strengthening the district's STEM pipeline, offering earlier engineering exposure and aligning middle-level science instruction with classroom practice.

What the record shows: Both items passed on roll-call votes with unanimous support; staff said Dr. Baker would help the district create a consistent curriculum to bring back to the board after development and professional development.","Trustees approved a new \"Engineering Essentials\" course for freshmen and voted to purchase supplemental science materials for grades 5–8 and to contract with a science expert for curriculum development and teacher training.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6078149,"Board affirms student-discipline findings after closed session, votes 7–0",19,16000,35000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367&start=16&end=35","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367/thumbnail_16000.jpg","/articles/6078149/Illinois/Board-affirms-student-discipline-findings-after-closed-session-votes-70","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078149-17656d545d00224df544fdf20a4ad9d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141783&Signature=Ycwmf7b2U9kLYGy~BPfO4JYvGq61F684LBEL1kJSGPiQKn7nv~EicGTgMNL2VGBPV2ouRNCJuVTjS3nWYGJ~dCvwXcPtcv6meev4s9elkKesRooDedMWD57Md3rX~XKD0yrkLBtO8J5k4Q~ogigqx6A7PDp1MZU-Z~-nIA~NPMPdweRXpMLNXF7-YWuXn8115yNihucMqCy4mct0AiLfrMiSxvqeTcF6a0BSoNaQMrOIL53gVgJGsWtQFmnGS5T2XTD85XzCpi~~yfN1Sks64iu68b~0tvxwdwfMRqq6brOiYVBJr1atc3~~2kh2wOiVbZeAB4Gi6YWxP3bT0Q5fLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from a lengthy closed session, the Danville School District 118 Board of Education on Monday voted 7–0 to uphold its prior findings in a group of student-discipline cases.

The board president called for a motion to uphold the findings related to multiple discipline case numbers. A board member moved to uphold the board’s findings in the listed cases; the motion was seconded and trustees then voted by roll call. The vote was recorded as unanimous in favor to uphold the findings.

Why it matters: The vote closes the listed disciplinary matters under the board's jurisdiction and finalizes the board action discussed in closed session.

What the record shows: The motion referenced multiple case numbers (read into the record by the mover). The transcript records the roll-call vote and a 7–0 outcome; the transcript does not include specific details of each case or sanctions, which were discussed in closed session.","Following a lengthy closed session, the Danville SD118 Board of Education returned to open session and voted unanimously to uphold the board's findings in multiple student-discipline cases.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6078154,"Parents and community urge Danville SD118 board to act after assault, viral student videos at Northridge",237,1701000,1938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367&start=1701&end=1938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367/thumbnail_1701000.jpg","/articles/6078154/Illinois/Parents-and-community-urge-Danville-SD118-board-to-act-after-assault-viral-student-videos-at-Northridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078154-9517db1d97f279d74dd7de0204ef408f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141783&Signature=BRAWEGooMGMSit20MocfZ8gDCi07zg9GO0g57Lu7xzVM5IZSXFTw2X~83IotGTNYF3ICgdby~ZuOKerQ-HE2RQ~o0UsTYSxz2vGD~F00ThfmzfRwiFlobw-3XkOSfk8caWY5FHGN0VrPd3LV9RHJdJKqxE-SqDgx1uvpA9D-YZSCv2BZs~CBw00lMxLzQ19UTMy2BkzAQK7TWF402u~cUxzSKwn9jXCfhmG7~7CWunjkWbJtLdh3ZGji2u9J3ycvhB0~Nk2InH1kroNa~OiEfpOMwjgo~b1QkXolnUnlZ9Vq97PEg6lGeALGp89Bv6Py2AJP65-c9WWUGPm1wxPf7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple parents and community members told the Danville School District 118 Board of Education on Monday that the district must take immediate steps to address student safety at Northridge Middle School after several recent incidents, including a reported strangulation and widely shared videos of fights.

Parent Amy McCarty told trustees her 12-year-old son was assaulted at Northridge and that no school official contacted her about the incident. McCarty read her son’s witness statement into the record and said the school’s dean of seventh‑grade students handled the matter without notifying her. She said the dean told her the student had said he was fine, and McCarty argued that parents should always be informed when a student is physically assaulted. McCarty said the state of Illinois classifies strangulation as aggravated battery, a class C felony, and demanded an immediate review of incident-response and parent-communication policies.

Others, including multiple community speakers, referenced a series of police responses to Northridge and viral video clips of fights and misconduct, and urged the board to increase staffing — including more hall monitors and student-resource officers — and to consider stricter policies such as banning cell phones at the school. Several speakers asked the board to speed the work of the district's discipline committee or to restructure Northridge to improve safety and climate.

Why it matters: Trustees said student safety is a prerequisite for learning and asked for specifics about current communication protocols and discipline implementation. The parent who described the strangulation said she had FOIAed police call records and received 17 pages of incidents over 2½ school years, including juvenile problems, battery, threats and suspicious-person calls.

What the board did: The board heard public comment and asked staff to bring questions and concerns to the appropriate administrators. No formal vote changing discipline or communication policy was recorded at the meeting.","Multiple speakers told the board the district is failing students at Northridge Middle School, citing a reported strangulation incident, frequent police calls and viral videos; parents asked for policy changes, more monitors and increased parent communication.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6078158,"Danville Board delays decision on $30M student-transportation contract after public concerns",127,2779000,2906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367&start=2779&end=2906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2961933-47e04ebd50934c3268d65a5c9fd52367/thumbnail_2779000.jpg","/articles/6078158/Illinois/Danville-Board-delays-decision-on-30M-student-transportation-contract-after-public-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078158-1d7ce50345526d621b1e697553fb4f95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141783&Signature=YpaU5158g3Cv8ZdkOWmcr9GZFGmXijjcVhqZyhGlP1NGGoI9puU0~zQ~DG4EhS01AzGJuA7JawFjC9BatbG724VY2A0wKVAJWP5tTZz8kXgy6CrDDuGIMzikfe8FoWblHhZJy0vtpjcbGR0sPpEKZNArtxTJf1Z632daXB5v-nVxwS3GaijfeIflmKl4QHBTNyDZRBbpfHhJib-~qUTMI8fah1y~bEdzRloI5kuYpL3twJqavh4UdKvGPwv~HrfsBpiFiLhDsZi2ch4uXsZCOy0RCUoj3lcQZB62jwBy99IzHXrdQ8uvnCZS-q7BONVRUD5RHk1PNaRBWjrXxhbf3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danville School District 118 Board of Education on Monday voted 6–1 to table action on a recommended award of the district's student-transportation contract, following public criticism of the bid process and board members' questions about the bid comparison.

The district's director of business and finance, Narcissus Rankin, presented the administration's recommendation to award the five-year contract to First Student, saying First Student submitted a \"complete and thorough bid\" and that the other two bidders — Robinson Transport Inc. and Yellow Bus Group of America — were found “not responsible” or “not responsive” because of missing or incomplete financial and operational documentation. Rankin cited \"section 10-20.21 of the school code\" as the legal standard governing award considerations.

The recommendation drew public remarks from two competing bidders. A representative from Robinson Transport said portions of the bid packet were rushed and that bid-comparison calculations omitted routes, special-needs routes and bus monitors, producing what he said were inaccurate savings figures. Bruce Barr, owner of Yellow Bus Group, criticized the district's timeline and last-minute addenda that he said limit competition.

Board members asked for clearer comparisons and district staff confirmed that legal counsel had been consulted during the bid process. A motion to postpone consideration until the next board meeting passed on a roll-call vote: Missus Corey, Missus Schrader, Elder Parks, Missus Holler, Miss Payne and Doctor Ashton voted yes; Pastor Miller voted no. The board did not vote on awarding the contract to First Student at the meeting.

Why it matters: Awarding the contract would bind the district to a multi-year, multi-million-dollar vendor for student transportation; trustees said they wanted more time to confirm the bid-comparison methodology and the rate increases districts nearby recently accepted.

What happens next: The item will return to the board agenda at the next regular meeting for further discussion and a possible final vote.","After public comments from two local bus companies and questions from board members, the Danville School District 118 Board of Education voted 6–1 to table a recommendation to award the student-transportation contract to First Student and bring the item back at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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