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.

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District 205 2024-25: Early start, new policies, busing, safety insights and more

Jay Redfern

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