The detectors are made by the Zeptive company

Superintendent Ashley Francis said on the district's social media that custodians and maintenance staff spent Monday cleaning and airing out buildings.

Jordan's entire education career has been with District 186, and he promised to listen to the city and district that he loves

Community colleges outside of Cook and the collar counties can apply for grants ranging from $3 million to $6 million

Dr. Curt Oldfield will begin his duties on July 1.

The Springfield School District 186 Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved the appointment of Doctor Terrance Jordan to succeed Jennifer Gill as Superintendent.

The Safe Schools For All Act went into effect in January, and requires that by July of 2026, all school districts in Illinois implement a written policy for reviewing and authorizing requests by law enforcement and federal immigration agents.

Jordan has been with the district for more than 20 years, beginning as a teaching assistant.

uperintendent Rolf Sivertsen said the district incurred a revenue loss of more than 1.2 million dollars in the current fiscal year, with state funding being pro-rated and federal funding uncertain.

The deadline for nominations is February 27.