The Bluford Board of Education held its Regular March Board Meeting on March 19 at 6:00pm. Below are highlights/actions from the meeting:
Public Comment was heard by Ella Zahm and Stephanie Wilson.
Approved the Consent Agenda
Superintendent's report included information on the Village's upcoming 100th Year Anniversary Celebration on August 21-22
Approved the IHSA membership renewal for 2026-2027
Waived student fees for 2026-2027
Approved the alternative roof replacement bid from D7 Roofing, LLC
Approved overnight trips for FFA
In Personnel, the following were approved:
Accepted the resignation of the following: Ella Zahm (HS PE/Health/Dr. Ed and HS Asst. Volleyball Coach - end of school year), Whitney Waldman (GS SPED - end of school year), Cyndel McKiness (JH Science - end of school year), and Jerry Case (GS Asst. Baseball and Basketball Coach)
Approved the 3 year principal contracts for Amanda Strohschein and Jenny Allen
Approved the 6% salary increase for non-CBA employees: Ashley Raney and Kim McCormick
Approved the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes from September 2025 - February 2026 to remain confidential.
Posted for the following positions: Elementary Special Education Teacher, HS PE/Health/Driver’s Ed Teacher, JH Science Teacher, Interventionist (New Position), and Grade School Physical Education Teacher (New Position).
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in the highlights reports constitutes approved minutes.