Litchfield CUSD 12 Meeting | October 21, 2025

The Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 Board of Education met on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to review the annual audit, approve a new strategic planning process, and handle personnel matters. The board operated with four members present—Vice-President Ron Anglin, Secretary Valerie Cain, Mark Bloome, and Mandy Jewell—while President Julie Abel and members David Belusko and Jimmy Gorowski were absent.

The board approved a “clean” financial audit, initiated a contract for a five-year strategic plan, and solidified a partnership with Lincoln Land Community College for truck driver training. Administrators also presented their 90-day improvement plans, heavily emphasizing attendance and academic growth.

State Golfer Recognized:
The board recognized Litchfield High School senior Sam Schwab for qualifying for the state golf tournament. Coach Justin Ripley introduced Schwab, noting he is a four-time state qualifier with three top-25 finishes. Schwab placed 11th at the state tournament this year. “I don’t think Litchfield could ask for a better representative,” Ripley said.

Business Manager to Retire:
The board accepted a letter of intent to retire from Business Manager Della Witter. Her retirement will be effective March 31, 2026. The board voted 4-0 to accept the resignation.

EMT Classes Renewed:
The board approved a cooperative positions agreement with the City of Litchfield to continue offering Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes. These classes are taught through the South Central Illinois (SCI) program.

Surplus Property:
The board passed a resolution to dispose of or sell property no longer needed by the district. Items declared surplus included a 2012 Ford F150 truck described as having extensive rust, a 2008 Ford Fusion previously used for driver’s education, and 20 kits of Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) materials.

Coaching Hires and Changes:
The board approved several personnel moves in athletics:

• Trevor Hogue transferred from Assistant Wrestling Coach to Volunteer Coach.

• Art Fuller was hired as High School Assistant Wrestling Coach.

• Kelsey Giannuzzi was hired as High School Assistant Volleyball Coach.

• Mallory Beechler transferred to 8th Grade Volleyball Coach.

• Megan Orozco was hired as 7th Grade Volleyball Coach.

• Johnny Fenton was hired as Middle School Assistant Girls Track Coach.