Special Board Meeting June 30, 2025 at 6:30 Brussels Grade School Cafeteria.
BRUSSELS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #42
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 30, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.
Elementary Building
School Cafeteria
Brussels, Illinois 62013
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
I. ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ADJOURNMENT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Move to adjourn open session and move into closed session for the
purpose of discussing personnel; legal issues; hiring, firing, promotion of employees and student discipline/records.
IV. RECONVENE/ RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
V. ACTION ITEMS RELATED TO ISSUES DISCUSSED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION
VI. ADJOURN MEETING
GRADUATION SEASON!
Friday marked another year in the books at Brussels CUSD 42. This year we graduated five kindergarten students, seven eighth grade students and eight senior students. Each year as the school year closes I wonder where it went. It seems like yesterday was just August and now we are closing the book on another year. Congratulations to the classes of 2025! We are blessed to have mentored and taught you. We can't wait to see what's in store for you! Congratulations!
Junior High went on their end of the year field trip to Altitude Trampoline Park. These students are ready to JUMP into summer!
K-6 enjoyed an end of the year trip to Grant's Farm. Two of own very own students even got to act as a race track for rats during the show!
These plants need a good home. Just a friendly reminder that our plant sale is this Saturday (tomorrow) inside Brussels High School from 9 am to noon. Here is a link to our plant list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YIkuKiJBmStlDe_SmnTzW-_-MKHEXAAr0963KWk8QXo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
The Brussels High School kids took over the STL Zoo today for their annual end of the year field trip. They enjoyed seeing several animals including the new baby elephant. So much fun was packed into the day. What a way to end the year. Now it’s time to prepare for final exams!
PROM NIGHT IS HERE! My heart is so happy for them. I am so incredibly excited for these kids. They look so nice! Congrats to Abby Johnes and Ryan Hagen, our Queen and King.
SPRINGFEST 2025!
We opened Springfest this year with our first annual Senior honors celebration. Each senior was asked about their accomplishments in high school, the best part of BHS, what their plans are after BHS and also whether they had any words of wisdom for the underclassmen. They had some pretty meaningful advice. Seniors were then presented with awards created by the teachers. Class of 2025 Honors were: Olivia Brodbeck - Humanitarian/Global Changemaker, Taylor Carey - The Contemplative Scholar, Kevin Garcia - Biggest Personality, Ryan Hagen - Most Ambitious, Abby Johnes - Highest Achiever - Excellence in English/Literature, Matthew Kiel - Most Strategic Scholar, Paige Pohlman - Most Artistic, and Caydence Sievers - Academic Breakthrough. We are so proud of you, Class of 2025. Dream big and make it happen!
Build My Future STL
Juniors and Seniors attended Build My Future STL at the Family Arena on Wednesday, April 30. Students were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a BHS alum there. Hey Will Schleeper!
High School Olympiad
BHS competed at the Olympiad on May 1. The team was made up Senior students. These students brought home a 5th place plaque. Congrats to Kevin, Abby, Olivia and Ryan! Way to go!
Congrats to the Junior High School Olympiad winners! They competed on Wednesday, April 30 and brought home a 3rd Place plaque. way to go, Ava, Quinn, MaKenzie, and Evelyn!
It's that time of year again, for our annual plant sale for the Horticulture class. It will be a week later this year due to prom. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 17th at 9:00 am to noon inside Brussels High School. Please come out to support are students. All proceeds go to maintaining the greenhouse and supplies. My 4 students I have this year have put a lot of work into all the plants this year. Hope to see you on the 17th!
We have 2 golf announcements. The end of the year ceremony for this year's golf players will be held in the cafeteria at Brussels Grade School on May 15th at 6:00 pm. We are also going to have a few optional practices at Lockhaven before school is done. Those practices will be on the following days:
Monday May 5th: 4:30-6:30
Tuesday May 6th: 4:30-6:00
Thursday May 8th: 4:30-6:30
Monday May 12th: 4:30-6:30
Tuesday May 13th: 4:30-6:00
If you are currently an 8th grader or high schooler that didn't play from Brussels or Calhoun and are interested in golf next year, you are more than welcome to attend any of these practices. This is open to both girls and boys. If you do not have clubs, we can provide some for you. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at amanker@brussels42.net.
K-4 celebrated Earth Day with a field trip to McCully Heritage Project. We enjoyed our time in the great outdoors and learned so much. Thank you so much to the Calhoun Health Department for putting on this amazing Field Trip!
BCUSD sends all of our thoughts, love, and support to the Chatham Community!
Prom is in the air. Brussels High School Prom 2025 is scheduled for May 10th at the Brussels Gymnasium. Walk-ins begin at 5:30 pm, with coronation, dinner, and dance to follow. This year’s Prom 2025 candidates are Kevin Garcia, Olivia Brodbeck, Paige Pohlman, Abby Johnes, and Ryan Hagen.
For all BGS K-4 students and parents, please make sure if it is raining in the morning that your children are wearing weather appropriate clothing for the field trip to McCully's Heritage Project. Please make sure they are bringing and/or wearing a raincoat, rainboots or tennis shoes, etc. Thank you!
The 5th & 6th Grade Class celebrated Earth Day yesterday by decorating the basketball court, picking up litter around town, and enjoying a cold treat at MME's Red & White.
BHS Was Beanboozled!
To celebrate National Jellybean day junior and high school students were invited to be Beanboozled during lunch time. They tasted odd and sometimes disgusting flavored jellybeans and tried to guess their flavors. Some students enjoyed the flavors while others did not. Happy National Jellybean Day!
Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our bus drivers for everything you do for us and for our students!
