The Danville District 118 School Board has passed a change in the district’s sick leave bank policy, by approving an agreement between administration and the Danville Education Association. DHS Science teacher Anna Anderson had been pushing for this for a long time while fighting her own major illnesses. One of the reasons it will now be easier for an employee to offer some sick leave to another is a change in the language.
Previously, a required description of having a “catastrophic” illness was holding employees back from participating in the sick bank. Now, a definition of having a “personal severe medical condition” will be used, and Anderson is relieved.
AUDIO: For me, it wasn’t ever about me specifically, or my issues. It was more about what’s right and what’s wrong. So, my mom would be proud.
Superintendent John Hart says there is a big relief among all parties that this has been taken care of.
AUDIO: We worked really hard for a solution; and a solution that would work for everybody. Removing that “catastrophic illness or injury” was huge for us. I’m glad we could come to an agreement where if somebody is out ill they’re part of our family, and we can support them as they’re out.
The District 118 Custodial Staff receives special recognition during Wednesday evening’s Danville District 118 Board meeting.
Meanwhile, the District 118 Board now has a tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year. This year’s tentative budget has revenues projected in the mid $93 million dollar range, and expenditures projected in the low $94 million dollar range. The projected deficit is $464,000. Superintendent Hart says they should be able to work with that, and bring the numbers even closer, by working at it day by day.
AUDIO: We are off to a good start, and looking at that dollar (amount) every day. And so, hopefully, we’ll get a little more money than what we’re anticipating, and we’ll have a balanced budget. That’s our hope.
The tentative budget will be on display for the next 30 days on the District 118 website.
