The Peotone School District 207-U Board of Education’s committee meeting on October 27 was dominated by discussions of the district’s severe financial challenges. Officials outlined a plan to issue up to $4.85 million in working cash bonds to cover a projected $4 million deficit, a move that would exhaust the district’s borrowing capacity for nearly a decade. The board also reviewed the annual tax levy, which will necessitate a public Truth in Taxation hearing. The financial plans were met with intense public scrutiny, with residents presenting data on the district’s low tax rate and questioning its spending habits. For more details, see the full stories on the proposed bond issuance and the public’s financial debate.

Board Member Accused of Using AI for Social Media Post
Brief Title: Board Member Accused of Using AI for Social Media Post: During public comment, Peotone resident Jim Bowden accused an unnamed school board member of using Artificial Intelligence to write a social media post on October 1. Bowden claimed he submitted the post to AI detectors, which reported the text was up to 97% AI-generated. He argued that such actions set a poor example for students, suggesting it is “alright to cut corners or cheat,” and offered copies of the detector reports to the board.

Minutes Approved
Brief Title: Minutes Approved: The board voted to approve the minutes from the prior committee meeting.