DPS61 Board of Education Notes for October 27, 2026
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October 28, 2026 The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 27th, 2026. Key Highlights Superintendent First 100 Days Dr. Nicole Nash Moody marked 100 days in her new role as DPS61 Superintendent. She is focused on leading by listening, learning, connecting and collaborating. Her top 10 accomplishments include: strengthening board-superintendent collaboration, advancing Roadmap 2030, establishing a collaborative leadership culture, creating united district leaders are a shared vision, increasing visibility and engagement in schools, strengthening labor partnerships, coordinating a strong start to the school year, expanding consistent communication with families, depending community partnerships and strengthening operational and fiscal readiness. Please see the attached one-pager for more details. New Junior Board Members sworn in Board President Bill Clevenger held a second swearing in ceremony for the 2026-27 Junior Board members. Thi