The top education news in Decatur, Illinois, on November 14, 2024, focuses on the challenges faced by the local school district. Superintendent Jennifer Gill reviews her decade-long tenure, highlighting improvements funded by a sales tax, such as school reconstructions and security enhancements. However, the district continues to grapple with a $20 million deficit and the need for social-emotional learning post-pandemic. The end of pandemic relief funds has intensified scrutiny on spending to avoid painful budget cuts.
