Du Quoin to close out DHS construction; focus on deficit reduction, school calendar

The Du Quoin Board of Education meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. in regular session with three major topics on the agenda.

The board will hear from architect Paul Lunsford who will present closeout information regarding the completion of Du Quoin High School construction.

The board will consider and approve the 2014-2015 school year calendar.

The board will hear an update on implementation of a budget deficit reduction plan and authorization to begin budget preparation for the 2014-2015 school year and to publish the budget hearing notice.

The board will consider summer maintenance work items.

The board will consider an amendment to its 2013-2014 school calendar for consideration of application for "Act of God" days to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Following an executive session the board will consider the re-employment of certain probationary continued contractual and tenured certified staff for the 2014-2015 school year.

The board will approved annual reduction-in-force notices for certain extra-curricular positions held by non-DEA members in accordance with the contract between the Du Quoin Education Association and Board of Education.