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Streator ESD 44 board appoints new member, names secretary and approves 2025–2026 calendar
Summary
The board appointed a new member who took the oath of office, nominated Tom Ker as board secretary, approved the agenda and adopted the 2025–2026 school calendar after noting a scheduling difference with the high school district.
At its regular meeting, the Streator ESD 44 board voted to appoint a new board member, took the oath of office, named a board secretary and approved the 2025–2026 school calendar.
A motion was made to appoint "zaka sh" (transcript spelling) as a new board member; the motion received a second and the board took the vote aloud. Following the vote the newly appointed member recited the oath to uphold the U.S. and Illinois constitutions and to serve district students.
The board then moved to appoint a secretary; Tom Ker was nominated and seconded. The board approved the meeting agenda as presented and voted to adopt the 2025–2026 school calendar. Board members noted the calendar was developed from local feedback and that it differs from the high school district schedule by one week because the high school board voted earlier.
Recorded roll-call confirmations in the provided transcript include vocal "hi" responses from named board members during votes; the transcript does not include printed tallies. Recorded names who responded during the votes included Mr. Ley, Mr. Ker, Mrs. Rizley, Mrs. Jacobs and others. No additional conditions or amendments to the calendar were recorded in the provided segment.
After these approvals the board moved into information and discussion items, including a finance update.
