Board Reviews Emergency Plans
Developed over 18 months through Federal Grant
| Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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 was awarded jointly to the Meridian and Byron School
Districts nearly 18 months ago. Through . . .
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Meridian Jr. High School to Present "Come to My Slumber Party"
May 9th and 10th at SVHS
"Come to my Slumber Party" is a comedy written by Sherry Piros and directed by Angie Palmer. Come see what crazy antics ensue when boys decide to sneak into a girls' slumber party. Dad is on the lookout for boys, Grandpa can't find his . . . read more
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
School Board Hosts Community Focus Group
60 Community Members Participate at April 3rd session
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board hosted its first community
focus group session on Thursday, April 3rd 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 . . .
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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 Cancellation Process Due to Weather
The Meridian School District has established processes in determining whether to have school or dismiss school early due to inclement weather. The following link describes the District's philosophy and practice in making decisions . . . read more
Board Approves $200,000 of Health/Life Safety Facility Projects
Improvements scheduled for Highland, Monroe Center and MJH
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 24, the Meridian School Board approved over $200,000 worth of Health/Life Safety work. In order to pay for the projects out of the District's Health.Life Safety Fund, an . . . read more
MRSA Update
Prevention Key
The following letter is provided by the Meridian Health Services Department to update the district on MRSA. Please click on the link below for information. MRSA Letter read more
Board Begins Process to Determine District Long Term Vision
Special meeting scheduled for January 26 at Highland School
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 20, the Meridian School Board took action to begin the process to establish a Long Term District Vision. The purpose of the vision is to provide direction and a foundation for . . . read more
Board Passes Resolution to Intervene in Orchard Hills Appeal
Action taken to protect local revenue for District
For the fifth consecutive year, the Veolia (Orchard Hills) Landfill in Davis Junction has filed an appeal for the purpose of seeking a reduction in their assessed value as determined by the County. For 2007, the County has established the . . . read more
School Board Recognizes SVHS State Scholars
16 Seniors Honored
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2008, the Meridian School Board formally recognized 16 SVHS seniors who earned the designation of 2008 Illinois State Scholar. Only the top 10% of the state’s approximate . . . read more
School Board Passes 2007 Tax Levy
At its regularly scheduled meeting on December 20, 2007, the Meridian CUSD #223 passed the 2007 property tax levy. The Board conducted a public hearing for the levy prior to the meeting. The levy was based on projections that the . . . 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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Meridian CUSD #223 Earns Bright Star Award
One of 80 Illinois districts recognized
Meridian CUSD #223 was recently notified that it earned the
Bright Star Award, which is presented by SchoolSearch.
Meridian CUSD was one of only 80 school districts to earn the
recognition (out of 872). The award criteria are . . .
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Board Presented Skyward Family and Student Access Demonstration
Parents and Students will have access to information through web page
At its regularly scheduled meeting on October 10, 2007, them Meridian CUSD #223 School Board was presented with a demonstration of the Skyward Family Access system, which will be implemented at the beginning of the second grading . . . read more
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 Continues Work on Targeting Achievement Through Governance
Next session scheduled for August 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board will continue with the second phase of the Targeting Achievement through Governance (TAG) program at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 23rd. The meeting time has been . . . read more
Board Reviews Facility Committee Final Report
1,000 additional students expected by 2020
At its regularly scheduled August 9, 2007 meeting, the Meridian
CUSD #223 School Board heard the final report from the Facility and
Long Range Planning Committee. The report includes a
recommendation for facilities which includes a . . .
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Board Approves Modification to SVHS Eligibility
At its regularly scheduled meeting on July 19, 2007, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved changes to the eligibility requirements for athletics and activities beginning with the 2007-2008 school year. Changes to the . . . read more
Board Reviews Increasing Eligibility
At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 28, 2007, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board reviewed a preliminary report on modifying eligibility requirements for extra-curricular activities. A committee met twice to review changes to . . . read more
Priorities Approved for 2007-2008
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board adopted financial priorities for the 2007-2008 school year at its meeting on June 14, 2007. The priority list establishes proposed financial commitments, which will be attempted to be built into . . . read more
School Board Adds Extra-Curriculars
Drama added to MJH/SVHS; Golf to SVHS
At its regularly scheduled June 14, 2007 meeting, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board approved the addition of drama and golf for extra-curricular activities to begin with the 2007-2008 school year. Drama will be implemented at . . . read more
Meridian School Board and SVEA Honor 2007 Retirees
Over 280 years of combined service to Meridian CUSD #223
On Thursday, My 24, 2007, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board and Stillman Valley Education Association formally honored 10 district employees who retired at the end of the school year. Following dinner, each retiree was introduced and . . . read more
Facility Committee Update
Next Meeting Scheduled for May 3
On April 9, 2007 the Meridian CUSD #223 Long Range Planning and
Facility Committee met to review the input from the three community
meetings held in March and to continue working toward a final
facility recommendation to the Meridian . . .
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Meridian CUSD #223 Seats New Board
The Meridian CUSD #223 School Board seated Barb Reeverts, Bruce Larson and Tim King to new four year terms. Barb Reeverts and Bruce Larson are serving second terms. Ron Steenken was voted unanimously to serve a two year term as . . . read more
New Board Seated at April 19 Meeting
At its regularly scheduled April 19, 2007 meeting, the Meridian CUSD #223 School Board seated three board members for four year terms based on April 17 election results. Incumbents Barb Reeverts and Bruce Larson were re-elected . . . read more
SVHS Teacher Earns National Board Certification
Bill Polasky recognized at January 25th Board Meeting
SVHS History teacher Bill Polasky has earned the designation of National Board Certified teacher. The Meridian CUSD #223 Board of Education recognized Mr. Polasky for the accomplishment at its regularly scheduled . . . 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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