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Board directs staff to set next year’s meetings for 6:00 p.m. and rotate locations among schools
Summary
After discussion of community convenience and board member schedules, Mattoon CUSD 2’s board signaled support to move regular monthly meetings to a 6:00 p.m. start and to rotate meeting venues among district schools; staff was asked to prepare the annual calendar for board approval.
The board held an extended discussion about the start time and venue for next year’s regular meetings. Superintendent Connor explained the administration is neutral on start time but noted staff and public access considerations. Several board members said a 6:00 p.m. start would make meetings easier for working parents and staff, while one member noted occasional schedule conflicts with an earlier start.
Discussion points included the potential benefits for community attendance, the logistics of holding meetings at different school buildings and the need to coordinate with principals on suitable months to host. Multiple board members signaled support for moving meetings to 6:00 p.m. (with some suggesting 6:15 or 6:30 if necessary) and for rotating meetings across district schools; the superintendent was asked to draft a calendar reflecting that direction for formal approval in April.
The board gave the direction as guidance rather than a final vote: staff will prepare the calendar and logistics for consideration at the next meeting.
