Basketball Celebrations, E-Learning Changes, and Superintendent Search Updates
This week, the board celebrated student athletics and updated the community on e-learning plan changes, upcoming school preview nights, and the superintendent search. 4mins
Was this helpful?
Original Meeting
Monday, January 5th, 2026
5720.0
Board Of Education Meeting | January 5, 2026
Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
In This Video
-
-
-
-
Superintendent Gill explained how the district’s e-learning plan would be used in place of up to five inclement-weather or emergency closure days, outlined the difference from traditional snow days, and noted a new work-duty agreement with cafeteria workers and secretaries. The plan was unanimously approved by the board later in the meeting.
-
Vice President Lael-Wolf summarized the transparent superintendent search process, including community surveys, focus groups, and initial candidate interviews, noting strong student participation and explaining that further details would be shared when appropriate, given personnel confidentiality. Interviews with finalists are being conducted, with plans to select the next superintendent within the next month.
More from this government