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HR director reports hiring activity, clerical manual work and '475 new laws' affecting school HR

Hazel Crest School District 152½ Board of Education · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Director of Human Resources Shemeka Fountain told the board the EIS report is complete, building-level substitutes are in place, contracts have been completed for after‑school coordinators and teachers, and the minutes record a statement that 475 new laws affect school HR departments.

Director of Human Resources Shemeka Fountain reported Oct. 20 that the district completed its EIS report, held job fairs and interviews, finalized contracts for after-school coordinators and teachers, and is implementing a clerical manual and climate-and-culture surveys.

Fountain also said each school now has a designated building substitute and that hiring for additional substitute teachers is underway. The minutes record her statement that "There were 475 new laws as it relates to school districts," a comment presented to the board without additional detail or citation in the minutes.

Board members did not record an extended discussion or questions about the legal-update statement during the meeting; the HR report closed with staffing and contract-completion updates.