October 14, 2026
What is mediation?
The district is moving forward with both unions to mediation. This can be a productive tool that is available in the state to help close the gaps in the articles we currently are not seeing eye to ...
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October 9, 2026
Central School District 13J key updates about negotiations
We've posted bargaining proposals from each side. However, after listening to information most recently presented by staff we realize we need to provide more detailed and clear information. We also...
October 2, 2026
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October brings Opportunities October 2, 2026 Attendance Matters! As we roll into fall activities, attendance still matters at Central School District. Why come to school? Build relationships School...
September 30, 2026
Enrollment closed for 1st and 2nd grade at ACES and 2nd and 5th at MES
Enrollment at several grade levels at Ash Creek Elementary and Monmouth Elementary will be closed for the 2026-27 school year. Accordingly, students who are not currently attending those schools/gr...
September 15, 2026
Negotiations update
We wanted to share with the community that the district and OSEA #124 are moving forward with mediation. We also are moving to mediation for the Central Education Association. The District’s perspe...
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