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Administrator Non-Renewal Deadlines on the Horizon

February 16, 2026

Revised School Code (RSC) Section 1229 establishes deadlines, timelines, and procedural requirements to nonrenew a school administrator’s employment contract. To comply with the statute, the nonrenewal process must begin at least 90 days before a particular administrator’s employment contract...

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Strategic Preparation for Teacher Contract Negotiations: Understanding Legal Requirements and Anticipating Union Interests

February 9, 2026

As school officials prepare to negotiate teacher collective bargaining agreements (CBA), effective preparation goes beyond merely reviewing budgets and timelines. School officials can set themselves up for success by entering the process with a clear understanding of their school’s legal...

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Reminder: Spring Student Count Day is Quickly Approaching

February 2, 2026

The State School Aid Act establishes two student count days each school year to determine the amount of state aid distributed to a school: the first Wednesday in October and the second Wednesday in February. The 2026 spring (supplemental) count day is Wednesday, February 11, 2026...

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