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Board approves personnel action report, two teacher hires and classified insurance changes
Summary
Trustees approved the personnel action report, hired two elementary teachers for 2026–27, approved an annual leave payout of $1,973.40, and raised classified staff monthly insurance contribution by $50 to remain ACA‑compliant; all motions passed 5–0.
The Joliet School District Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel and compensation items, including rehiring classified staff, approving two elementary teaching hires, authorizing an annual leave payout and adjusting classified insurance contributions.
Superintendent presented the personnel action report that included a resignation (Jordan Growl) and recommended rehiring most paraeducators, aides and route drivers; the board approved the personnel action report on a 5–0 vote (motion moved by Don, seconded by Craig).
Trustees approved hiring Haley Barner and Emma Jacly for the 2026–27 school year after the hiring committee interviews. Emma introduced herself briefly at the meeting.
The board approved an annual leave payout of $1,973.40 for administrative assistant Marlene (Marlena) Myers, noting the difficulty classified staff face scheduling vacation time and prior consistent payout practices.
Business office staff and the superintendent explained that part‑time classified employee contributions for district insurance have not increased for about a decade and that Affordable Care Act affordability standards require the district to raise the contribution for participating part‑time classified staff. The trustees approved a $50 per month increase (to $403 per month, for all 12 months) for classified staff contributions; staff said three part‑time classified employees currently participate in the plan.
All personnel and compensation motions were approved unanimously, 5–0.
