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Q&A with Dr. Nick Polyak — Answers about school district’s financial crisis

Tue Mar 02, 2010, 05:07 PM CST

IVC District 321 Superintendent Nick Polyak invites residents to "Coffee with the Superintendent" from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Happy Thought Coffee, 953 N. Second St.

Polyak and assistant superintendent Patrick Hatfield will be on hand to answer questions and chat about IVC schools. If residents have additional questions about IVC schools or the impact of the state’s funding issues, stop in to discuss questions and concerns.
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We are in unprecedented times in Illinois school finances. The state of Illinois is facing a budget deficit of more than $12 billion next year, and this will have a direct impact on every school district in the state. We have heard a number of questions around town regarding the impact that the state’s financial crisis will have on IVC schools. These are quick answers to some of the more common questions school administrators have been asked.

School fees increase

By Holly Richrath

Wed Feb 24, 2010, 06:30 AM CST

Includes lunch, registration, sports, activities

Students in Illinois Valley Central School District 321 can expect to see an increase in fees when they start the 2010-11 school year.

In an attempt to counter the district’s projected deficit, the board unanimously approved an increase in cost for lunches, registration and athletics/activities.

CEC tests bridge designs

By Julie Rock for IVC District 321

Fri Feb 19, 2010, 08:00 AM CST

Bradley University’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Balsa Wood Bridge Building Competition is Saturday at Northwoods Mall in Peoria.

CEC emphasizes technology

By Stephanie Gomes

Wed Feb 17, 2010, 01:26 PM CST

Kinney selected as District 12 basketball coach of the year

Curriculum goals for Chillicothe Junior High and Elementary Center were among the topics discussed Feb. 9 at the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board meeting.

District 321 faces $712,000 deficit

By Stephanie Gomes

Tue Feb 02, 2010, 08:38 PM CST

Officials cut OT

A delay of state aid payments could possibly leave Illinois Valley Central School District 321 with an estimated $712,000 budget deficit at the end of this fiscal year.

New Grey Ghost mascot revealed

By Justin Miller

Wed Jan 27, 2010, 08:53 PM CST

A new face was unveiled at Friday night’s Pack the Place night with the new Illinois Valley Central mascot.

Pack the Place great success for IVC teams, new mascot

By Justin Miller

Sat Jan 23, 2010, 03:35 PM CST

Breaking news

Both varsity basketball teams beat the Princeton Tigers Friday night. Could the new Ghost mascot be the reason for their good fortune?

Along with the Ghost Boosters chili supper, Friday night also offered a chance for IVC fans to see the new Grey Ghost mascot.

Board considers naming new gym

By Stephanie Gomes

Tue Jan 19, 2010, 03:47 PM CST

Matt Chapman to succeed Dan Dietrich as IVC band director

Retired wrestling coach Greg Easter addressed the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board during its Jan. 12 meeting with hopes to name the new high school gymnasium after someone he calls “a saint to the school district.”

PHOTO EXTRA: Swing's Winter Wonderland 2009

By Karen Danner

Mon Jan 18, 2010, 05:58 PM CST

Click here to see more photos of Swing.

PHOTO EXTRA: Congrats to Coach Marty O

Fri Jan 15, 2010, 12:49 PM CST

Coach Marty Ogburn received a surprise celebration at the last Chillicothe Junior High boys basketball home game Wednesday night.

IVCHS one of 76 honored in state for ACT scores

Thu Jan 14, 2010, 05:30 AM CST

Illinois Valley Central High School was one of 76 Illinois high schools with one or more students in the graduating class of 2009 earning a top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions exam.

School board approves tax levy

By Stephanie Gomes

Wed Dec 23, 2009, 02:25 PM CST

Board members considering delaying annual bus purchase

A tax levy of $11.8 million for the December 2009 levy, payable for the 2010-11 school year, was approved by the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board at its Dec. 15 meeting.

School board focuses on students’ literacy

By Stephanie Gomes

Tue Dec 01, 2009, 07:02 PM CST

Techniques to improve student literacy were among the topics discussed Nov. 24 at Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board meeting.

Construction taking shape at South School

By Nick Stroman

Tue Nov 03, 2009, 05:47 PM CST

New gym floor will wait until after winter

The future new look of South School in Chillicothe was the main topic of conversation as the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board hosted its meeting there Oct. 27.

Former Mossville teacher dies

Thu Oct 01, 2009, 04:34 PM CDT

Former Mossville Grade School teacher Dan Swille died Wednesday.

H1N1 case confirmed at CJH

By Marianne Gillespie

Wed Sep 30, 2009, 05:15 PM CDT

UPDATED OCT. 7

Parents need to keep kids home if running a fever

A Chillicothe Junior High student was confirmed to have the first reported case of the H1N1 flu virus in Peoria County.

Illinois Valley Central High School does not meet AYP

By Nick Stroman

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 07:09 PM CDT

Scores on PSAE were well above state average

The results of the Prairie State Achievement Exam have been revealed and Illinois Valley Central High School has not made Adequate Yearly Progress.

New vestibule celebrated at CEC

By Nick Stroman

Tue Sep 15, 2009, 07:16 PM CDT

District 321 also makes AYP for grades 3-8

It was a night of good news and celebration at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board.

School registration numbers up

By Nick Stroman

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 10:11 AM CDT

Additional staff might be needed to handle an influx of new students at Illinois Valley Central School District 321 after tentative registration numbers were revealed at the Aug. 11 school board meeting.

Center aids IVC students

By Marianne Gillespie

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 10:06 AM CDT

Program teaches freshmen about making healthy relationships

Forty Chillicothe adults sought services from the Center For Prevention of Abuse during its fiscal year.

Back To School: District 321 construction concluding soon for most schools

By Nick Stroman

Tue Aug 04, 2009, 07:53 PM CDT

Newly seated superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak’s first meeting of the Illinois Valley Central District 321 school board July 28 focused on back-to-school construction updates.

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