According to Springfield Police a student was hit by a car while walking to school in the 1700 block of Washington Wednesday morning.

Superintendent Jennifer Gill told board members during a special meeting to initially present the budget on Tuesday that there are several unknowns in state and federal funding. Fund balances will cover the deficit in the upcoming year.

At the meeting the School Board voted to approve to contract with the Illinois Association of School Boards for an executive search.

Warren has served as President of LLCC since 2006.

Gill has served in education for 35 years, 30 in District 186, including the last 12 years as District 186 superintendent.

State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders said last week the new scoring system has been in development for about 18 months.

The Springfield Education Association ratified the contract on Tuesday before the District 186 approved the agreement during a Tuesday evening special session.

A ratification vote is scheduled to be held on Tuesday by the Teachers Union.

Registration in Springfield is next Thursday, August 14 from noon to 4 pm in the clubs' Central Unit office on 15th Street. More information is at bgccil.org.

Many union members are hopeful a deal can be made before the start of the school year.