The Richland County School Board held its regular monthly meeting in Olney this January. Key actions and updates from the meeting include:
- Financial Report: The Board approved the financial report for December, which included a monthly bill listing totaling $493,761.
- State of the District Report: Superintendent Jason Fox delivered the annual State of the District address.
- School Calendar: The Board approved an amended 2024-2025 school calendar to account for emergency days used.
- Maintenance Truck Replacement: A decision was made to allocate $60,000 for the replacement of a district maintenance truck that was stolen.
- Illinois State Scholars: Eleven students from RCHS were recognized as 2025 Illinois State Scholars.
- Personnel Changes:
- Accepted resignations from:
- Courtney Roth as RCHS Assistant Volleyball Coach (effective immediately).
- Courtney Roth as RCHS PE Teacher, Student Council Sponsor, and Assistant Girls Soccer Coach (effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year).
- Matthew Meredith as RCES Behavior Interventionist.
- Darrell Houchin as RCHS Principal (effective June 30, 2025).
- Approved Logan Kauble for the extra-duty assignment of RCMS 6th Grade Volleyball Coach.
- Approved the 2025 Volleyball Coaching Agreement:
- Logan Kauble will serve as 7th Grade Coach during the current coach’s leave of absence.
- Emily Rusk will serve as both 8th and 6th Grade Coaches for the 2025 RCMS Volleyball season.
- Accepted resignations from:
The Board has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, January 20, at the Unit Office. The next regular monthly meeting is set for February 20, 2025, at RCHS in Olney.