Board Sponsored Community Focus Group Scheduled
Wednesday, October 28 at SVHS at 7:00 p.m.
| Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board will host its fourth community focus group session on Wednesday, October 28 at Stillman Valley High School at 7:00 p-.m. in the multi-purpose room. The purpose of the focus group is for the School Board to gain a better understanding of the participating community members perspectives on the School . . . read more
Meridian Earns 2010 SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award
One of only 81 Illinois school districts recognized
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 81 school districts in Illinois out of 869. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Meridian FY 2011 Budget Placed on Display
Budget hearing scheduled for September 23, 2010
The Meridian CUSD #223 Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget was placed on display at the School Board's regularly scheduled meeting held on Thursday, August 12, 2010. The FY 2011 budget hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2010. . . . read more
Diane Griffith and Jean Welker retire from Meridian CUSD #223
70 Combined years of service to District
Elementary teachers Mrs. Diane Griffith and Mrs. Jean Welker have retired from the Meridian School District. Mrs. Griffith taught for 35.5 years and Mrs. Welker for 34.5 years. They both finished their careers teaching at Highland . . . read more
May 27, 2010 Board Meeting to be held at SVHS MP Room
Due to retirement dinner and scheduled presentation
The regularly scheduled May 27, 2010 board meeting will be held at the Stillman Valley High School multi-purpose room. The meeting is being held at the high school due to the retirement dinner recognizing Mrs. Diane Griffith and Mrs. . . . read more
Board Recognizes 2009-2010 SVHS IMEA All-State Music Students
Four students earn prestigious award
At its regularly scheduled board meeting on April 22, 2010, the Meridian School Board recognized four Stillman Valley High School music students who earned the designation as 2009-2010 Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State. . . . read more
2010-2011 School Calendar
First day of student attendance scheduled for August 18
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the 2010-2011 school year calendar. The calendar was developed to provided consistency with the Byron and Oregon School Districts because of the significant number of shared courses at the . . . read more
Board Recognizes Class of 2010 Illinois State Scholars
20 Seniors Earn Designation
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2010 the Meridian School Board formally recognized 20 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2010 Illinois State Scholar. Only the top 10% of the state’s . . . read more
Board Votes to Appeal PTAB Decision
Ruling could result in $250,000 loss to District
At its regularly scheduled meeting on January 14, 2010, the Meridian School voted to appeal the recent decision of the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) to reduce the 2003 assessed value of the Veolia Landfill in Davis Junction. . . . read more
District Transportation Director Named
The Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education recently approved the hire of Mrs. Sandra Baker to fill the Director of Transportation vacancy. Mrs. Baker has over 30 years of experience in the pupil transportation industry. She started . . . read more
Board Presented Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Financial Report
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2009 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board was presented the Fiscal Year (F9) 2009 audit by Curt Kleckler, representing the Certified Public Accounting firm of Sikich.. The . . . read more
Board Hosts Fourth Community Focus Group Session
30 Community Members Particpate to Discuss Transportation
On Wednesday, October 28th the Meridian School Board conducted its fourth community focus group session at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the session was to solicit feedback from community members regarding their . . . read more
Community Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October 19
At SVHS Multi Purpose Room at 7:00 p.m.
The Meridian School District will host an open community meeting on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the SVHS multi-purpose room. Superintendent Bob Prusator will provide a presentation including District student achievement, . . . read more
Board Approves Administrative Procedures for Extracurricular Drug Testing
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 22, the Meridian School Board approved administrative procedures for drug/steroid testing. The procedures are designed to support the Board's desire to establish policies and . . . read more
Board Places Policy Manual on Display
Scheduled to be adopted at October 22 meeting
After several months of working with a consultant from the
Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), the Meridian School
Board completed an extensive policy customization process and
placed the manual on display at its regularly . . .
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Update on H1N1
Student vaccines tentatively scheduled for late October and November
The Meridian CUSD #223 is continuing to make preparations for the upcoming flu season and the H1N1 in particular. The following link provides information to parents regarding the steps being undertaken in the District. . . . read more
Meridian 2009-2010 5th Day Enrollment
Decrease of 29 students from 08-09
At its regularly scheduled board meeting on August 23, 2009, the Meridian School Board reviewed 5th day attendance for the 2009-2010 school year. Over all, the District enrollment showed a 29 student decrease. The Board will . . . read more
H1N1 Influenza Virus Update
Includes letter from Illinois State Board of Education
Meridian CUSD #223 is beginning preparation for the influenza season and the H1N1 influenza virus., which is expected to begin in the fall and lasts until spring. Attached is a letter from the Illinois State Board of Education . . . read more
Meridian #223 Ready to Begin 2009-2010 School Year
First day of student attendance is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18
Meridian CUSD #223 is preparing for the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. Teachers' Institute Days are scheduled for Friday, August 14 and Monday, August 17. The first day of student attendance is scheduled for Tuesday, . . . read more
Meridian CUSD #223 2008 Property Tax
Rate increase due property purchase
Public school property taxes are typically the largest part of the total property tax bill in most communities; and the Meridian School District is no exception. This past tax year, the Meridian CUSD #223 property tax rate was $4.93 per . . . read more
Meridian Earns SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award
One of 68 Illinois School Districts Recognized
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 68 school districts in Illinois out of 868. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Board Appoints Jagielski for Vacant Board Seat
3 Candidates Interview for Seat
At a special meeting held on Thursday, May 7th, the Meridian School Board interviewed three candidates to fill the open board seat previously held by Mr. Tim King. Prior to the interviews, the Board established criteria for the content of . . . read more
Meridian Junior High/Monroe Center Updates
Confessions to both MJH and MC "Copycat" Threats
On Thursday, May 7, a Meridian Junior High School student admitted to the "copycat" writing on the wall in the boys' restroom at MJH, which reflected a similar kind of threat that was discovered at Stillman Valley High School on Monday. . . . read more
Meridian Board Conducts Organizational Meeting
Bob Mellon and Steve Pierce seated as new board members
The Meridian School Board conducted its Organization Meeting on April 23, 2009 during its regularly scheduled meeting. Newly elected Board Members Bob Mellon and Steve Pierce, in addition to incumbent members Ron Steenken and Kevin . . . read more
Board Hosts 3rd Community Focus Group Session
Over 40 Community Members Participate
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board hosted its third community focus group session on Monday, April 13th at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the of the focus group was for the School Board to gain a better understanding of the . . . read more
School Board Election Results
State must certify results to make final
The preliminary results from the Ogle and Winnebago County Clerk's offices have been released with the following vote total. It is anticipated that the state will have the results certified by the fourth week in April. . . . read more
Board Approves 2009-2010 Calendar
First Day of Student Attendance Scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the 2009-2010 school year calendar. The calendar was developed in conjunction with the Byron and Oregon School Districts . . . read more
Board Reviews Updated Enrollment Projection Study
Report to assist in facility planning
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009, the Meridian School Board reviewed a recent updated report regarding the District's student enrollment projections. The initial study was provided in August of 2006 by . . . read more
Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Byron Withdrawal from OCEC
Educational programming and finances would be negatively impacted
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009, the Meridian School Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Byron School District's intended withdrawal from the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC). . . . read more
Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Byron Withdrawal from OCEC
Student programming and finances would be negatively impacted
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 26, 2009, the Meridian School Board adopted a formal resolution opposing the Byron School District's withdrawal from the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC). Byron's withdrawal . . . read more
Letter from the Superintendent Regarding Friday's Incident at Highland
The following letter is from Meridian CUSD #223 Superintendent Bob Prusator provided as a follow up to the incident that occurred at Highland School last Friday. Click here for Superintendent's Letter read more
2009 Meridian School Board Election Candidates Set
Four Seats Open
Five candidates will seek four seats on the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board in the April 7th election. In the Meridian School District, there can be no more than three Board Members representing any one township. The five . . . read more
Board Recognizes SVHS Illinois State Scholars
20 Seniors Earn Award
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2009, the Meridian School Board formally recognized 20 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2009 Illinois State Scholar. Only the top 10% of the state’s approximate . . . read more
School Cancellation Process Due to Inclement Weather
As the winter weather season approaches, the Meridian School District has established processes to determine school closing/early dismissals during inclement weather. Although the District takes into account several components in . . . read more
Board Hosts Community Focus Group Session
Over 40 Community Members Participate on October 20th
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board hosted its second community focus group session on Monday, October 20th at Stillman Valley High School. The purpose of the of the focus group was for the School Board to gain a better understanding of . . . read more
District Purchases Property South of SVHS Campus
148 Acres Provides Options for Future Facility Needs
The Meridian School District recently completed the purchase of
148 acres south of the Stillman Valley High School campus.
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board spent the past several
months completing the various steps to complete the . . .
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School Board Reviews 2008 District Report Card
Annual ISBE Report Card
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2008, the Meridian School Board spent extensive time reviewing the 2008 state report card for the School District. The report card contains information on the District's . . . read more
School Board Hosting Community Focus Group
Additional Participants needed for October 20th Session
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board is hosting a Community Focus
Group Session on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Stillman Valley
High School. Board members and administrators have invited
approximately 70 community members to . . .
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School Board Passes Resolution for Issuance of Working Cash Bonds
Bond will be used to purchase property south of SVHS campus
At its regularly scheduled meeting on October 9th, 2008, the
Meridian School Board approved a resolution to issue $2.15 million
in Working Cash Fund Bonds for the purpose of purchasing nearly 148
acres adjacent to the Stillman Valley High . . .
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September 30 Fall Housing Report Shows Increased Enrollment
Enrollment increases by 42 students from last year
The 2008 Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) September 30
Fall Housing Report shows the District's enrollment increasing by
forty-two students from the 2007 report, which represents a 2.15%
increase. Last year, the District's . . .
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Meridian CUSD #223 Earns Bright Star Award
One of 82 Districts Recognized in Illinois
Once again, Meridian CUSD #223 earned the SchoolSearch™ Bright Star Award for educational excellence. The award was received by only 82 school districts in Illinois out of 871. The award recognizes school districts whose student . . . read more
Board Approves 2008-2009 District Improvement Plan
Goals Established to Meet Long Range Vision
The Meridian School Board approved the 2008-2009 Meridian CUSD #223 District Improvement Plan at its meeting on Wednesday, August 27th. The plan incorporates goals and activities linked to the District’s Long Range Vision; feedback . . . read more
Highway 72 Railroad Construction Completed
Bus routes will return to regular times Thursday morning
The railroad construction on Highway 72 in Davis Junction is completed. The School District will run regular routes beginning Thursday morning. The District appreciates everyone's patience as it was forced to detour routes and . . . read more
Route 72 Detour Scheduled to Begin Monday August 25th
2 Week Project to Impact Bus Transportation
Railroad construction will be taking place in Davis Junction on Highway 72 beginning Monday, August 25th for the next two weeks. Highway 72 will be closed at that location during this work and there will be a detour around the . . . read more
Early Release Scheduled for Friday, September 4th
One of five school improvement days scheduled
Meridian CUSD #223 has scheduled five early release school improvement days for the 2009-2010 school year. The early release days will provide the opportunity for teachers and administrators to engage in the process of aligning . . . read more
Meridian CUSD #223 Ready to Begin New School Year
Shortened day of student attendance scheduled for Monday, August 18th
Meridian CUSD #223 is preparing for the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers' Institute Days are scheduled for Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. A shortened day of student attendance is scheduled for . . . read more
Meridian Elementary PTO Continues Strong Support of Schools
Planing to Contribute $44,000 to Highland and Monroe Center in 2008-2009
The Meridian Elementary PTO presented a review of their 2007-2008 activities to the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board at its regularly scheduled meeting in June. PTO President, Lisa Shaw, and PTO members Carrie Britnell and Nancy . . . read more
School District Awarded $379,000 ISBE Technology Grant
Only 16 districts out of 94 state applicants awarded grant
Meridian CUSD #223 was recently notified that it is the recipient of a Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) technology grant. The focus of the grant is to integrate technology into curriculum, goals, school improvement plans, . . . read more
Board Recognizes SVHS FFA Degree Recipients
7 students earn state and national degrees
At its regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, 2008, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board recognized seven Stillman Valley High School Students for earning special Future Farmer of America (FFA) degrees. FFA advisor Jay Williams . . . read more
Community Focus Group Feedback
Responses from April 3rd session
On April 3, 2008 the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board conducted a
focus group session for the purpose of receiving feedback from
community members on the school district. The School Board
has reviewed the feedback. Additionally, . . .
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Board Reviews Emergency Plans
Developed over 18 months through Federal Grant
At its regularly scheduled meeting on
Thursday, April 10, 2008, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board
reviewed recently completed Emergency Response/Crisis Management
Plans. The plans were initiated by a $100,000 federal grant,
which . . .
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Board Approves 2008-2009 Calendar
1st full day of school scheduled for Tuesday, August 19
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2008,
the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the 2008-2009 school
year calendar. The calendar was developed in conjunction with
the Byron, Oregon and Winnebago School . . .
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Board Recognizes SVHS All-State Music Students
Six Students Earn Award
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board recognized six Stillman Valley High School students for earning one of the states's highest music awards at its' regularly scheduled meeting on March 20th. Each of the six students earned an . . . read more
Board Seeks Community Focus Group Participants
Approximately 10-15 needed for April 3 Session
The Meridian CUSD #223 is hosting a Community Focus Group Session on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Stillman Valley High School. Because several community members invited by the School Board and administrators are not able to . . . read more
School Board Schedules Community Focus Groups
Session will be held on April 3rd at SVHS
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2008, the Meridian School Board finalized plans for a community focus group session which will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Stillman Valley High School at 7:00 p.m.. At the . . . read more
Board Adopts District Long Range Vision
Eight vision statements will provide direction to District
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 28, 2008, the
Meridian School Board adopted the District's Long Range Vision.
The process to determine the Long Range Vision began at a
special board meeting on Saturday, January 26, . . .
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Board Approves New Courses to Science Department
MJH and SVHS science teachers work together for recommendation
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2008, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved new science course recommendations for Stillman Valley High School and Meridian Junior High School. The recommendations were . . . read more
MJH Receives ISBE Academic Improvement Award
Earns 2007 Illinois Honor Roll School Designation
The Meridian Junior High School was recently notified that it has earned the designation of 2007 Honor Roll School by the Illinois State Board of Education. To earn an Academic Improvement Honor Roll Award, a school must have made . . . read more
School Improvement Plans Presented
Annual Report to School Board
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 8,
2007, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board heard school improvement
presentations for the 2007-2008 school year from each of the
district's four buildings. Please click on . . .
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2007 District Report Cards Available
Annual state report card on Meridian CUSD #223
The 2007 state report cards are now available. The report
card provides a great deal of information on the district's
operation. Included in the report is information on student
and teacher demographics, instructional setting, . . .
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September 30 Fall Housing Report Shows Reduced District Enrollment
Enrollment drops by four students from last school year
The 2007 Fall Housing Report shows the district's enrollment decreasing by four students from the same report one year ago. Flat or negligible increases seemed to be consistent for districts who had been experiencing relatively . . . read more
SVHS Students Earn College Credit during 2006-2007
Over 400 college credits earned by SVHS students
Stillman Valley High School students earned a total of 488 college credits during the 2006-2007 school year. Many of the credits were earned on the SVHS throughout the year. The additional credits were earned off . . . read more
Board Reviews 5th Day Student Enrollment
District experiences negligible increase from last year
At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 23, 2007, the Meridian School Board reviewed the district enrollment on the 5th day of student attendance. The district's enrollment as of August 23 was 1,957 students, which was an . . . read more
PTAB Hearing Concludes on August 29
2003 Onyx Orchard Hills property assessment reviewed
The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) concluded an eight
day hearing at the Ogle County Courthouse on August 29, 2007
regarding the Onyx (now Veolia) Orchard Hills Landfill located in
Davis Junction, IL. The hearing reviewed the . . .
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SVEA and School Board Ratify/Approve 4 Year Contract
Contract runs through 2010-2011 school year
On Thursday, August 23, 2007 the Stillman Valley Education Association ratified a four year contract beginning with the 2007-2008 school year and ending in the 2010-2011 school year. That same evening, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board . . . read more
Board Considers 2006-2007 Calendar
The Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education is currently reviewing
considerations for the 2006-2007 calendar. One of the
important goals is to adopt a calendar that allows Stillman Valley
High School to finish the first semester before . . .
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Board Hears Response to Intervention (RTI) Presentation
On Thursday, January 12, 2006, Mike Noble, Director of the Ogle County Education Cooperative (OCEC) provided the Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education with information regarding a new model of intervention for at-risk students that is . . . read more
Board Passes Impact Fee Resolution
Due to increased enrollment resulting from new developments
At its regularly scheduled October 27, 2005 meeting, the
Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education passed a resolution directing
the superintendent to pursue a modification in the current Ogle
County School Land Dedication (Impact Fee) . . .
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District Enrollment Increases
1,895 students enrolled on September 30th
For the fourth time in the past seven years, the district
enrollment increased by more than 4.5%. The increase of 96 students
(5.34%) from September 30, 2004 to September 30, 2005 was the
largest increase in number and percent going . . .
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Meridian Schools Report Cards Now Available
Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases report cards for all of the state's school districts and schools. The report cards for each of Meridian CUSD #223's schools are available at the links below as well as on . . . read more
Onyx Assessment Upheld by Ogle County Board of Review
Decision significant for district finances and local property owners
On Wednesday, January 18, 2006, the Ogle County Board of Review
heard the assessment appeal filed by Onyx, Inc.for the Orchard
Hills Landfill located in Davis Junction, IL. After hearing
testimony from legal counsel representing . . .
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SVHS Conducts Search for Illegal Drugs
Several County K-9 Units Assist
On Friday, December 9th, the Ogle County K-9 unit with
assistance from K-9 units from other counties conducted a search of
Stillman Valley High School for illegal drugs utilizing specially
trained dogs. The search began at . . .
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