Board approves two principal appointments after closed session

Following a closed-session deliberation, the Board of Education, Moline-Coal Valley School District 40, approved two principal appointments for the 2025'1026 school year at the April 28 meeting. The board approved the appointment of "Mr. C. Steven Gambit" to the position of Bicentennial Elementary principal effective for the 2025'1026 school year. The motion passed by roll call. The board also approved the appointment of "Mr. Dan Coin Logan" to the position of John Deere (Bridal) School principal effective for the 2025'1026 school year. One board member announced an abstention from the second vote because of a personal connection to the candidate; the remainder voted aye. Both motions were presented in open session after the board returned from closed session. No salary figures or contract lengths were read into the public record during the meeting transcript; staff indicated standard administrative contracts will be issued consistent with district practice. Board members asked for and received confirmation during roll call that they had no further public discussion; the appointments proceed under existing board hiring authority.