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Committee reviews district plans, updates job description, enters closed session on personnel and adjourns

Committee of the Whole, Central School District 51 · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The committee reviewed the Consolidated District Plan, the Crisis Management Plan and FY27 meeting schedule, approved a job description update request for the district administrative assistant, entered closed session on personnel (5–0, two absent), returned to open session and adjourned.

At the June 8 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff reviewed several administrative and planning items. Mr. Halpin described the Illinois Consolidated District Plan (CDP) as a unified application process for federal grants under ESSA. Mr. Heidbreder reviewed the Crisis Management Plan and emphasized preparedness, training and community partnerships to maintain a safe learning environment. He also shared proposed dates for the FY27 Regular Board meeting schedule.

Mr. Heidbreder asked the board to approve an updated job description for Darcy Biedscheid to reflect expanded responsibilities; the presentation described her role in managing district data and federal/state reporting. Later the board moved into closed session: "Motion by Mr. Rampenthal, seconded by Mr. French to go into Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel matters." The motion passed with five ayes and two members absent. The board returned to open session at 7:55 p.m. and adjourned at 7:56 p.m. on a voice vote recorded as "5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent."