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Casey-Westfield School Board Reorganizes Leadership, Seats New Member
The Casey-Westfield School Board completed its post-election reorganization Monday evening, maintaining current leadership while welcoming new member Mike Fouty and establishing committee assignments for the coming term. The organizational meeting followed the April 1 school board election, with Secretary Becky Clement reading the certified results showing Rebecca Kay Clement winning the two-year term with 292…
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Election Results Certified: The April 1 school board election results were officially certified, with Mike Fouty joining as the new member after receiving 282 votes for a four-year term. Leadership Continuity Maintained: All current officers were unanimously re-elected, with Tracy Gelb continuing as president, Erin Fain as vice-president, and Becky Clement as secretary. Committee Structure…
Read MoreCasey Completes $498,279 Housing Rehabilitation Grant Project
The City of Casey successfully completed a nearly half-million dollar housing rehabilitation program that brought nine homes up to code and assisted 19 low-to-moderate income residents, officials announced during a public hearing Monday evening. Kevin McReynolds of the Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission (CCRP-DC) presented the closeout report for Community Development Block Grant…
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Grant Administration Success: The Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission successfully administered the $498,279 housing rehabilitation grant with 100% of funds reaching qualifying low-to-moderate income households. No Resident Displacement: All nine homes were rehabilitated without requiring residents to relocate during construction, minimizing disruption to families while improving their living conditions. Federal Compliance Achieved: The…
Read MoreCasey-Westfield Board Approves $100,000+ in Technology and Facility Upgrades
The Casey-Westfield School Board approved more than $100,000 in technology purchases and facility improvements during Monday’s meeting, while also addressing administrative cost limitations and preparing for new board member transitions. The largest single purchase involved 150 Acer 511 Chromebooks with licenses at a cost of $43,665 from Konica-Minolta All Covered. Superintendent Mike Shackelford reported the…
Read MoreCasey-Westfield Students Excel in Academics and Community Service
Casey-Westfield students demonstrated exceptional achievement across academic competitions, community service, and educational experiences, according to administrator reports presented during Monday’s board meeting. High school students showcased academic excellence through multiple venues. The ACES academic team reached the state competition at Eastern Illinois University, where Zoe Miller achieved remarkable success by placing fifth in biology and…
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Bond Funds Secured: The Series 2025 HLS Bonds closed April 15 with proceeds deposited at Casey State Bank and fully collateralized, advancing facility improvement projects. Board Transition Pending: New board members must be seated by May 11, with a special meeting tentatively scheduled for May 5 at 7:00 p.m. following election certifications from multiple counties.…
Read MoreCasey Council Approves Major Equipment Purchase, Awards Tree Removal Contracts
The Casey City Council authorized the purchase of a $191,537.50 hydro-vac truck and awarded contracts totaling more than $40,000 for tree and stump removal projects during Monday’s meeting, while also addressing dangerous property conditions at two locations. The council unanimously approved purchasing a used 2014 Freightliner hydro-vac truck from Key Equipment, with the final cost…
Read MoreCasey Committee Maintains Chicken Ban, Advances Planning Initiatives
Casey city committees addressed livestock regulations and economic development planning during meetings held before Monday’s council session, with decisions that will affect both residential regulations and long-term community growth. The Ordinance and License Committee met Monday to discuss potential changes to chicken regulations after a citizen inquiry about allowing chickens within city limits. Following discussion,…
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Pond Project Installation: The valve structure for the park pond project arrived Tuesday with installation work beginning this week, continuing progress on the recreational facility enhancement. Sidewalk Bids Scheduled: Contractor proposals for sidewalk improvement projects will be opened April 28th, advancing infrastructure repair and replacement initiatives. Water Quality Monitoring: Lead and copper sample letters are…
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