Superintendent Adam Clapp of the Monticello School District issued a public apology on Wednesday after his daughter, who is White, portrayed a Black basketball star, JuJu Watkins, during a school wax museum event. The portrayal, which included makeup to darken her skin tone, sparked outrage among parents and raised concerns about racism and cultural sensitivity.
The Danville District 118 School Board voted on Wednesday night to appoint Assistant Superintendent John Hart as the district’s interim superintendent. Hart will step into the role while the Illinois Association of School Boards conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.
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The district has stated that extracurricular activities will continue as planned. The district plans to resume classes on Wednesday, February 19, “We have full intentions of resuming on Wednesday. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,” the notice, issued by Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools John Hart, read.
“I used to book a room in the ACES library and hold study sessions with everyone in class,” she said. “I still remember us gathered around in the cozy warm library room stressing out about our next exam.”
The suspension, effective Tuesday, February 11 prohibits the exhibition and sale at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets. This move is intended to prevent the spread of the disease which has been detected in flocks in Illinois.
The training is free of charge and open to everyone but interested individuals must register in advance here. The event was kickstarted by 45-year-old Christie Clinic surgeon Rafael Ruggieri who suffered a cardiac arrest and was saved by his son, Isaac, who provided high-quality CPR.
“Everyone who attends will receive free seeds and garden giveaways,” says Horticulture Program Coordinator Beth Miglin. “We also encourage gardeners to share seeds or cuttings with others.”
Urbana School District #116 is embarking on a new phase of planning for the future with its Strategic Planning 2025 initiative.
More information on sumemr camps are available at parkland.edu/ceRegister. For more information about CFK or DiscoverU summer camps, contact Community Education at communityeducation@parkland.edu or by phone at 217/351-2235.