Troy Board Makes Haste

In a 20 minute meeting, the Troy School Board got a lot accomplished.

They said goodbye to a retiring principal, congratulated student athletes, paid bills, hired, fired and approved resolutions. 

Troy Shorewood Principal Dan Malloy thanked the board. He retires this month.

"It's not going to be goodbye," he said. "I will always be a part of the district."

The board also recognized Troy's Illinois Elementary School Association track participants.

Then in what resembled a speed dating event, the board approved eight personnel matters and 11 other issues. Troy Middle School will now have a golf team, and William B. Orenic will gain an assistant sixth-grade girls volleyball coach.  

Concerning lunch and milk costs, the board retained the same fees from last year. A school lunch will remain $2.25 and reduced-price lunch will go for 40 cents. A carton of milk will remain 35 cents.

The board also approved a revised health exam and immunization policy. To read the complete policy, click here.

Of the eight personnel matters, the board dismissed a teacher, accepted six resignations, and appointed eight others. It also rehired numerous substitute positions. For a complete list, click here.