The Riverton School Board conducted a public hearing last week to request feedback on how to move forward financially in terms of facility upgrades and programs.

Riverton’s village board met Tuesday, a day later than usual due to observing the federal holiday, for its second meeting this month.

The full Riverton Village Board agreed with the Administrative Committee’s 3-0 decision not to go forward with a single waste hauler proposal Monday night.  

At its meeting on Monday, Riverton's village board voted on two ordinances pertaining to cannabis.  Ordinance #19-042 amending the municipal code by the addition of chapter 120 prohibiting cannabis business establishments, except cannabis cultivation centers.  The vote was 5-1, with Trustee …

Riverton’s Board of Education met Monday night and unanimously approved $9.6M in bonds to cover various district improvements,  Of that amount, $5.5M are alternate revenue bonds paid for by a non-property tax revenue, which allow for funds to be available not included in the Engie project. 

Riverton’s village board approved a utility rate increase, based on this year’s audit, and several ordinances and agreements at Monday’s regular meeting.

The Riverton School Board approved wages for non-union support staff and substitute employees for the 2019-20 school year, retroactive to July 1, as well as the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Riverton Support Personnel Association for the 2019-20 collective bargaining agreement, …

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual Illinois Report Card October 30, which provides a detailed look at each school’s progress on academics, student success, school culture and climate, and financial investments.  

The Village of Riverton will once again allow leaves and limbs to be dropped off at a village garage, but the dates are much more limited after the privilege was abused in the past.

Riverton’s school board was presented the district’s financial audit from Michelle Talley of Loy, Miller, Talley, PC at Monday’s meeting.  The meeting was held a week earlier than usual, as next Monday is the first day of fall break.  

As part of the regular meeting Monday, Riverton’s village board approved a quote of $27,553.99 to Midwest Meter Co for water service extension at the I-72 overpass project.  They also approved another $20,000 to replenish the stock of auto-read meters for electricity usage.  Both votes were 6-0.  

Riverton’s school board unanimously approved a resolution to select Engie as the qualified provider for energy efficiency and building modernization services for the district at Monday’s meeting.  Ms. Sharon Usland, on behalf of Engie, answered questions.  There was a concerning lack of spec…

Riverton’s village board approved a public works contract with Petersburg Plumbing and Heating (ordinance #19-28) for labor and equipment on the sewer system to the TIF district.  

Riverton Village Board trustees approved unanimously Ordinance #19-027, the Alliance Community Bank Gap Loan for $500K, which was explained as having money for work on the interstate project, 3rd Street and a water line replacement on Riverton Road.  

The Riverton School District has received approximately $260,000 from the Illinois State Board of Education for its Prevention Initiative (Birth to Three Program), Superintendent Brad Polanin informed the school board Monday night.

The Village of Riverton has announced the streets on the oil and chip list for this summer and fall, the village board was informed at Monday’s regular meeting.

At Monday’s regular monthly meeting, Riverton's school board reviewed the final FY19 unaudited results, which show a $1.3 million surplus.  The third payment from the state for categoricals was received, which boosted revenues by approximately $250,000, and expenditures were about $500,000 l…

At Monday’s regular meeting, the Riverton Village Board unanimously approved three resolutions to demolish unsafe structures at the following locations: 320 E. Jefferson (old hardware store), 411 E. Jefferson (residential property) and 128 N. 7th (the old Johnny’s Restaurant).  

Riverton schools will be outfitted with a new security system and the middle school parking lot construction will begin this week, it was stated at the monthly board meeting Monday. 

Riverton’s village board approved six ordinances at their May 20 meeting, and most pertained to the I-72 area. 

Riverton Police Chief Jim Lawley informed the Village Board Monday night about a car theft occurred on Sunday evening from Jamestown Subdivision.

While the lower school fees may have garnered the most attention, those were not the only significant changes to Riverton Schools handbooks, which were approved earlier this month.

A year after doing much-needed upgrades to the RHS parking lot, the middle school parking lot will be repaired this summer, after a vote by the Riverton School Board Monday.

Riverton’s village board approved 6-0 three purchases to do with the I-72 development at Monday’s regular meeting.  

The Riverton School Board approved reducing fees at all three schools for the 2019-20 school year at its regular monthly meeting Monday night.  

The Riverton Village Board spent more time at Monday’s meeting discussing the planned TIF district for Exit 108 off Interstate 72, among other topics.

Riverton’s village board heard from different people about a variety of topics at their February 18 meeting. 

At its meeting February 11, the Riverton School Board was provided updates on recent MAP scores.

At Tuesday’s regular meeting, Riverton’s village board approved 6-0 Ordinance #19-001, a settlement agreement with Carver Trust, pertaining to the purchase of property for a utility easement, in the amount of $16,000. 

At its meeting January 14, the Riverton School Board heard a presentation from Erin Slightom on the Spanish Club’s goodwill project and Supt. Polanin’s announcement that the high school had been selected by the Abe Lincoln Cooperative in Sangamon County for a competency-based pilot.

Riverton's village board tabled an ordinance approving a settlement agreement with Carver Trust and also personnel actions at Monday’s regular meeting. This came after being in executive session that lasted a little over 30 minutes.  

Mayor Tom Rader made this statement Monday night at the Riverton Village Board meeting:

The Riverton Village Board approved multiple ordinances at Monday’s regular meeting, including several related to a TIF district along Interstate 72 where a proposed truck stop is becoming more of a reality.

The 2019-20 school calendar was approved by the Riverton School Board at Monday’s regular monthly meeting.

Ordinances approving annexation agreements were part of Monday’s Riverton Village Board meeting. Those pertained to the Wanless Trust on the north side of I-72 (ordinances #18-022 and #18-023) and also the Wanless Trust on the south side of I-72, (ordinances #18-024 and #18-025) were approved 6-0.

Riverton’s board of trustees approved the ordinance allowing solar panel installation (ORD #18-019) and an increase in utility rates for gas, water and sewer (ORD #18-020) by a vote of 5-0 (Trustee Charles not in attendance) at Monday’s regular meeting.

At Monday’s regular board meeting, the Riverton School Board discussed with Superintendent Brad Polanin the uses for the 1 percent sales tax, which will go into effect in July. 

The Riverton Village Board had a busy meeting Monday, considering resolutions and hearing from the public.  

Results have been announced for the recent Riverton Schools community facility survey.

Mayor Tom Rader appointed Megan Watson as village clerk, effective October 19, at the Riverton Village Board meeting Monday. That is the same date Alexandra Campbell is leaving the post.  He and the board thanked her for her three-plus years of service to the village.

Riverton’s school board heard a presentation on ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) from Superintendent Brad Polanin as part of Monday’s regular monthly meeting. 

Riverton High School is looking to expand its longtime dual credit option, so students can get an even greater head start on their college careers.

Each building’s Continuous Improvement Plans were presented at the Riverton School Board meeting Monday night.

At its brief meeting September 4, the Riverton Village Board voted to hold Riviera pay request #7 for $147,733.18 until an updated completion list is presented. 

After over an hour’s discussion, the Zoning Board reported to village trustees they recommend ordinances be created for pole barns, or separate structures, and solar panels. The four members (Brett Pearson absent) noted that types of structures need to be regulated, as to square footage, pla…

The Illinois State Board of Education announced on August 8 final calculations for the evidence-based funding schools will receive, as the legislature approved an additional $350M in funding for FY19. 

At Monday’s regular meeting, Riverton’s board of trustees approved 6-0 a resolution in support of the countywide 1 percent sales tax, which would be used exclusively for school facility purposes. The sales tax question will be on this fall’s ballot.

New Riverton Superintendent Brad Polanin acknowledges that the public perception of Riverton Schools is not always very good, and he is now in a prime position to help change it.

Riverton’s village board unanimously approved a five-year agreement with the police union at Monday’s board meeting. It allows for a 3.5 percent pay increase per year. Mayor Rader noted there were a few language changes’ but “pretty much everything stayed the same.” 

Riverton’s school board heard a presentation from Megan Nunn and Michelle Wilhour of Aramark about the district’s meal program (CEP) that had its first run this past school year at its regular meeting Monday.