In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we sit down with Galesburg Superintendent of Schools John Asplund as he shares insights into the upcoming 2024-25 school year for District 205, which kicks off unusually early this Thursday.
Among the topics:
- Why the early start of school this year?
- What new rules or policies students and parents can expect
- Staffing challenges, including current vacancies and how they compare to previous years.
- Summer facility improvements at Silas Willard, Lombard, and Galesburg High School, along with updates on proposed projects like the warehouse/maintenance center and upgrades to Sundberg Field and a new wrestling building.
- New electric school buses are coming soon to District 205. We discuss that, and ongoing discussions about busing challenges.
- School safety and discipline, particularly in the 7-12 building, examining how it's managed and the resources in place.