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Streator ESD 44 board approves new insurance broker and names assistant principal for junior high
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Summary
Streator ESD 44 trustees voted to appoint Gallagher Insurance consultant David Scribe as the district's insurance broker and approved Brittany Janssen as assistant principal at Northlawn Junior High; the consent agenda and the meeting agenda also passed by roll call.
Streator ESD 44 trustees on the record approved two personnel and vendor recommendations during the board meeting, voting to appoint an insurance broker and to hire an assistant principal for Northlawn Junior High.
The board voted to retain David Scribe of Gallagher Insurance Risk Management Consulting as the district's insurance broker after the district's insurance committee narrowed the search to two finalists. Staff said the firm will monitor benefits, lead a transition to a new digital benefits portal and provide broader customer service support to district members. A roll-call vote recorded 'Aye' responses from Missus Flores, Missus Shiner, Mister Vance, Missus Jacobs, Mister Wilkow, Mister Frizzley and Mister Freaker; the motion carried.
The board also approved the contract for Brittany Janssen to serve as assistant principal at Northlawn Junior High. Board discussion praised the phone screening process and interview committee led by Miss Dye; staff said the committee reached the recommendation after interviews and screening. A roll-call vote on the appointment recorded 'Aye' votes as shown in the transcript excerpt and the board welcomed Janssen.
Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve the meeting agenda: approved by roll call (recorded ayes: Missus Flores; Mister Vance; Mister Krieger; Mister Rizzley). - Motion to appoint David Scribe, Gallagher Insurance Risk Management Consulting, as insurance broker: approved by roll call (recorded ayes: Missus Flores; Missus Shiner; Mister Vance; Missus Jacobs; Mister Wilkow; Mister Frizzley; Mister Freaker). - Motion to approve the contract for Brittany Janssen as assistant principal at Northlawn Junior High: approved by roll call (recorded ayes: Missus Torres; Mister Vance as recorded). - Motion to approve the consent agenda: approved by roll call (recorded ayes: Missus Flores; Missus Shire; Mister Krater; Missus Wizzley; Missus Jacobs; Mister Holden; Mister Vance).
Why it matters
Approving a broker determines which consultant manages the district's benefits strategy and employee-facing systems; staff said the chosen firm will lead the district's digital benefits portal rollout. Approving the assistant principal fills a building leadership role at Northlawn Junior High ahead of the next school year.
What trustees said
A staff presenter described the insurance committee's process and recommended David Scribe, saying the choice "comes based on the localized experience and the proven successful track record with Streeter High School" and that the broker will "spearhead and guide us" through a benefits-portal transition. When the assistant principal candidate was presented, staff credited Miss Dye and the screening committee for their work and said the recommended candidate is "here for the students."
Next steps
The district will work with Gallagher to begin benefits-portal planning and execute the contract with the approved broker. The newly approved assistant principal will assume duties according to the terms of the contract; the transcript does not specify an exact start date.
