ROCHELLE – Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the monthly high school board meeting had a short agenda. 

After approving the consent agenda, board members received an update from the superintendent on the recent extension of school closures for the remainder of the academic school year. He addressed the upcoming virtual prom, modified outdoor graduation ceremony and finals. 

“During the special report portion of the meeting, I gave an update on remote learning, what the kids have been doing and what the teachers are doing,” said Jason Harper, district superintendent. “As well as extracurricular activities and special events at the end of the year.” 

During the superintendent’s report, board members approved the resignation request of a math teacher and the retirement request of a bus driver. Employment requests were also approved by the board for three department chairs, two teachers and a bus aide.

Another topic of interest discussed during the superintendent’s report, was the resurfacing of the bus barn parking lot and driveway. The school will be working with Fehr Graham & Green Associates to determine the best course of action moving forward. A motion was also approved by the board to move forward with updating and improving many security cameras located on the school’s campus. 

Finally, board members were presented with a packet including all new board policy updates provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards. Board members will make a decision on the packet at next months meeting.