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Unit 5 is facing a deficit — a big one that has been growing for years. The district is deep into a public engagement process, gathering opinions on how to deal with the structural budget problem and building public awareness of a potential referendum to address the issue.
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The Unit 5 school board eased graduation requirements Wednesday night because of the pandemic.The one-year-only change allowed by Illinois State Board of…
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The Unit 5 school board approved Kristen Kendrick-Weickle as the new superintendent Monday evening. It was not unanimous.The vote was 6 to 1 to hire…
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The Unit 5 school board has developed a schedule to announce its new superintendent by the end of January. The confidential search will open Monday and…
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The Unit 5 school board Wednesday voted to expand a collaborative agreement with Chestnut Health Systems to bring a full-time mental health counselor to…
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The Unit 5 Finance Committee met Wednesday night for preliminary discussions on how to address the district’s growing education fund deficit.If no action…
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Heartland Community College said high school students across central Illinois have saved $4.9 million in community college tuition and fees with dual…
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Four Unit 5 parents are alleging the district discriminates against black students and black job applicants.Dr. Kristal Shelvin is a parent of one former…
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With six of seven Unit 5 school board seats up for election this year, there are four current members guaranteed to remain seated.Despite being…
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The Unit 5 school board that will be elected this spring will face some unpleasant policy choices.The district can lay off more than 120 teachers and cut…