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Steger SD 194 administrators outline school-year preparations, Yondr rollout and student supports

Steger School District 194 Board of Education · August 20, 2025
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Superintendent and building principals reported school-year kickoff plans, new programs including the Yondr phone-management program, a PowerSchool digital referral for behavior, and vaccination clinics scheduled with community partners.

Superintendent Dr. Anthony McConnell and building principals told the board the district is prepared for the start of school Aug. 21 and highlighted several operational items. Administrators thanked staff for institute days and previews of professional learning, and said Mission Challenge Coins will be used as a reinforcement tool for district mission work.

Columbia Central Principal Andre Ball said the Yondr program will be implemented this year and the district is launching a digital referral system for behavior tracking through PowerSchool. Student services director Jennifer Hering noted vaccination clinics will be hosted at SPC and CC, with a final clinic scheduled Sept. 11 in partnership with Ronald McDonald House.

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