South Central CUSD 401 Board Actions

March 2025

  • The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.

  • The Board approved the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • The Board renewed policies with First Agency for voluntary student insurance and AIG for  catastrophic insurance.

  • The Board approved ball park donations for Kinmundy Lions Club Ball Field of $2,000, Village of Farina Ball Field of $1,000, and Kinmundy Area Sports Complex of $2,000.

  • The Board approved the renewal of the district’s IHSA membership.

  • The Board agreed to advertise for food and fuel bids for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • The Board approved a field trip for the Middle School Student Council/Beta Club to Incredible Pizza in St. Louis for May 8, 2025.

  • The Board accepted a letter of intent to retire from Superintendent Kerry Herdes effective June 30, 2026. 

  • The Board approved Sara Rose as Assistant Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year and approved her to be the Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board approved Jake Skibinski as the Elementary Principal for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • The Board approved Brittney Kramer as the Assistant Elementary Principal for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • The Board approved leave of absences for Amy Wilkins, Aimee Moore, and Bethany Lowry.

  • The Board approved the resignation on Mandy Ruholl effective the end of the 2024-2025 school year,

  • The Board approved a letter of resignation from Brittany Garrett as a certified teacher, Beta Club Sponsor, and Web Tech Coordinator effective the end of the 2024-2025 school year.