Board Report October 2025

Staff Acknowledgements: Chef Rowan continues to look for ways to expand his student’s experiences. So far in the month of October, we've enjoyed two culinary pop-up events. These events are open to the public and allow our students the opportunity to prepare and serve meals to the community. First up was our taco/burrito pop-up. Customers had the choice of tacos, burritos, or burrito bowls, along with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, and all the fixings! Next up they held the pizza pop-up. Recently added to our facility was an outdoor kitchen that features a wood-fired pizza oven. Customers got to pick their toppings for their pizzas and also enjoyed some homemade lemon cookies. We're already looking forward to the next event! Student Opportunities: This year, 230 students are applying to earn a combined total of 1,051 college credits through Heartland Community College (HCC) and Joliet Junior College (JJC) across nine dual credit programs at the LACC. A full list of the FY26 Certificates, Certification and Dual Credit. FY26 Certification/Dual Credit Excited to add Foundations of Education to the Dual Credit list. School Improvement / Curriculum Updates: We held our Business Roundtable Discussion on Friday, October 10, 2025. We welcomed 35 business partners to discuss program curriculum, equipment needs, business needs, and more. We are always appreciative of our business partners, and grateful for their commitment to our programs and students.

Thank you to the attending businesses:  Caterpillar  Enbridge  Gray's Garage  Heritage Tractor  Alloy Specialties  Vactor  SMF Inc.  OSF St. James Hospital  Goldwater Care

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Opperman Construction Dwight Police Dept. Streator Police Dept. Livingston County Probation Pontiac Fire Department

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Greater Livingston County Arts Council Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County

Community Connections: The Criminal Justice program has been busy volunteering event security again this school year. The event security consists of traffic direction and crowd control. We have logged 376 man hours so far this year at the following events.  Pontiac Parks “Movie in the Park”  Thresherman’s Reunion (4 days)  Thresherman’s Reunion Parade  PTHS Football Game (2 games)  PTHS Indian Showdown Band Competition  Dwight Harvest Days Parade  Bryan Diemer Drive Thru Fundraiser Notes of Interest: Mr. Gragert continues to be incredibly proactive in looking for donations to advance his students skill level. A few of the donors include: Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions LLC, Trost Excavating, Opperman Construction, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, ADT, Gray ’s Garage , and TSC Trucking.

Calendar of Events of Emphasis: October 30 th – Career Fair November 6 th – Open House – 4:00-6:30