Tag: Danville School District 118

Danville school district to pay for summer tornado damage out of pocket

The deductible for District 118’s insurance plan is greater than the cost of the Mark Denman roof reconstruction.

Danville schools say student social media post was unrelated to anonymous threat on Monday

Danville School District 118 dismissed all schools today because of an anonymous threat. There are no injuries to students or staff.

Three headshots of (from left) a Black woman, a white man and a white woman. All are wearing suits and smiling.

Danville’s ousted school finance director: “This decision is retaliatory”

Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.

How are federal policy changes affecting central Illinois school districts?

A school board member in Danville worries the federal changes will cause the district to raise taxes. International teachers will arrive late in Decatur.

Danville school board hires internally for next superintendent

Westville native John Hart is now officially the head of District 118. He has been with the district for over 20 years.

Danville puts Superintendent on administrative leave for continuing to work remotely after threat

The school board voted unanimously to put Geddis on paid administrative leave, which would block Geddis’ access to work laptop, phone and key fob.

Bitter cold temperatures force local school districts to implement E-Learning day Tuesday

Several Central Illinois school districts have announced that classes will be held remotely on Tuesday.

Danville school district says superintendent will return to on-site work following alleged racist threats

Members of the Danville District 118 School Board say they’ve reached an agreement with Superintendent Alicia Geddis to have her return to working in person. Geddis has been working remotely amid claims that she faced threats from white supremacists.

UPDATE: In-person classes resume at Danville District 118, no ‘credible threat’ found by police

DANVILLE – School resumed as normal at Danville District 118 Thursday after the district transitioned to an E-learning day Wednesday due to a report of a threat on social media. The school district announced early Wednesday morning that all district buildings and schools would be closed for the day, so police could investigate the matter.

Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state has a plan to change that

Senate Bill 2243 required the Illinois State Board of Education to create a literacy plan. The law emphasizes the plan should help school districts adopt evidence-based teaching strategies, including phonics.

Update: Low water pressure forces Danville Schools and Community College to close for the day

Danville public schools are dismissing early due to a water issue.

Danville school board votes to add fourth police officer next year

The Danville School District 118 school board voted Wednesday to add the officer at South View Upper Elementary School.

Champaign, Danville, and Urbana school leaders address shortages, safety, and breaking barriers in TV special

URBANA – Children still face mental health challenges as the COVID pandemic comes to an end. That’s one of the lessons garnered during an hourlong television special with the school superintendents of Champaign Unit 4, Danville School District 118, and Urbana School District 116. The TV special was taped in late September at Illinois Public Media

Danville tinkers with teacher shortage solution

DANVILLE — As schools throughout Illinois grapple with teacher shortages, Danville is working out the kinks in a grow-your-own teacher program. Danville School District 118 has promised to cover class costs for assistant teachers and other staff who want to go back to school to become teachers. Despite interest from about 20 staff members, just