Decatur Public Schools held a Board of Education Meeting on September 12th, 2023 at the Keil Administration Building.
Prior to the meeting, DFTA and SEIU Security rallied in an effort to pass new union contracts. DFTA President Michelle Mitchell also spoke during the meeting.
All Board Members were present: President Bill Clevenger, Vice President Jason Dion, Dr. Kevin Collins-Brown, Al Scheider, Alana Banks, Mark Reynolds, and Will Wetzel.
All Board Members were engaged in discussion, voicing some opinions, and asking some questions.
Board Meeting Coverage
- Notes - My personal notes. Not vetted for accuracy. I left after board discussion and reports from administrators, before any voting would take place.
- DPS61: Agenda
- DPS61: Video
- Photos
Union Coverage
- Video: Full Rally
- Illinois Public Media: The newest Decatur Public Schools teaching assistants and security guards make about $19 an hour. Tuesday, they rallied for higher wages.
- WAND: Decatur TAs & security officers rally for better pay & policies
- H&R: Teaching assistants hold rally before Decatur school board meeting
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