Submitted by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey.
The Monday, July 20, 2026, Morrison School Board of Directors convened with all members in attendance. Superintendent Dr. Matthew DeBeane reported on the painting project in process. All of the facilities offer an extremely positive effect.
The Board discussion started with a [new monthly] oath, defining the Board commitment to decisions in the upcoming year: “I will represent all School District constituents honestly and equally and refuse to surrender any responsibilities to special interest or partisan political groups.” Oaths originate from the Illinois Association of School Boards.
The following personnel were approved for employment for the 2026-2027 school year.
NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
HIRES: Dominique Stout – MJHS 6th grade Volleyball
VOLUNTEERS: Greg Pruis – MHS Football and Boys Basketball; Nate Anderson – MHS Football; Kane Steger – MHS Football; Jordan Gallentine – MHS Pons.
EXTRACURRICULAR STAFFING
1.) Nathan Vandermyde – Varsity Football (MHS)
2.) Tyson Smith – Assistant Football (MHS)
3.) Sean Ford – Assistant Football (MHS)
4.) Caleb Cork – Assistant Football (MHS)
5.) Daniel Willis, Kane Steger, Kolten Sage – Assistant Football (MHS) (Duties split salary between the three.)
6.) Tracy Henson – Girls Swim (MHS)
7.) Chad Brackemeyer – Cross Country (MHS)
8.) Kayleen Church – Cheer (MHS)
9.) Jennifer Alvarado – Pons (MHS)
10.) Jill DeRycke – Varsity Volleyball (MHS)
11.) Jaicee Bush – F/S Volleyball (MHS)
12.) Mark Pruis – Varsity Boys Basketball (MHS)
13.) TBD – F/S Boys Basketball (MHS)
14.) Kyle Schipper – Varsity Girls’ Basketball (MHS)
15.) Josh Lohman – F/S Girls Basketball (MHS)
16.) Tom Drosopoulos – Head Wrestling (MHS)
7.) Tony Wright – Assistant Wrestling (MHS)
18.) Ashley Kuehl – Boys Swim (MHS)
19.) Koby Brackemeyer – Boys Track (MHS)
20.) Julia Deter – Girls Track (MHS)
21.) Larry Rice – Varsity Softball (MHS)
22.) Ceara Stanton – F/S Softball (MHS)
23.) Daniel Willis – Varsity Baseball (MHS)
24.) Caleb Cork – F/S Baseball (MHS)
25.) Scholastic Bowl – Brian Bartoz (MHS)
26.) Tori Eads – 8th grade Volleyball (MJHS)
27.) Emily Henson – 7th grade Volleyball (MJHS)
28.) Dominique Stoudt – 6th grade Volleyball (MJHS)
29.) Dennis Weston – 6th grade Boys’ Basketball (MJHS)
30.) TBD – 7th grade Boys’ Basketball (MJHS)
31.) Warren Williams – 8th grade Boys’ Basketball (MJHS)
32.) Dennis Weston – 6th grade Girls’ Basketball (MJHS)
33.) TBD – 7th grade Girls’ Basketball (MJHS)
34.) Tyson Smith – 7th grade Girls’ Basketball (MJHS)
35.) Jesse Kennedy – Wrestling (MJHS)
36.) Ryan Kennedy – Assistant Wrestling (MJHS)
37.) Tracy Henson – Swimming (MJHS)
38.) Jamie Harmon – Swimming (MJHS)
39.) Sarah Reyes – Quiz Bowl (MJHS)
40.) Emily Henson – Track (MJHS)
41.) Dennis Weston – Track (MJHS)
42.) Andy Henson – Track (MJHS.)
The R. C. Smith Transportation contract for the school year was accepted by unanimous vote.
The Morrison School Board meets on the second and fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office. The public is welcome to attend.