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DEC Signal is the weekly podcast for District 65 educators. In under five minutes, get what you need to know—and what you need to thrive.We cover what's happening in our district: staffing, budgets, school board decisions, and the issues affecting your classroom.
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September 14 Committee of the Whole Recap (opens the original)
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Monday's Committee of the Whole was one of the most consequential meetings of this school year. Interim Superintendent Dr. Eric Witherspoon presented a case for change — a comprehensive plan to end District 65's cycle of annual financial crisis rather than patch it one more year. The plan, to be presented in full on October 13th, includes approximately $20 million in reductions for FY28 and the closure of two additional schools. The financial picture is stark: enrollment has dropped 25% over the
School Is Back — And It's Off to a Great Start (opens the original)
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School is back in District 65 — and the first week was something worth celebrating. DEC President Kelly Post joined Interim Superintendent Dr. Eric Witherspoon and Jose Lema to visit all 17 District 65 schools during institute days, witnessing firsthand the pride educators bring to their work. On Monday night, all 17 principals came before the board to share first-week celebrations: 84 new students at Nichols, Miss Phipe named a national teacher of the year award winner, Washington's bilingual S
Welcome Back: Dr. Witherspoon's Optimistic Outlook, FY26 Financial Review, Superintendent Search Underway (opens the original)
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A new school year begins — and District 65 has an interim leader who is choosing optimism. DEC President Kelly Post has heard Dr. Eric Witherspoon speak four times since July 1st, and the tone has been consistent: uplifting, grounded, and genuinely respectful of the educators, administrators, and community who make this district work. Monday night, Dr. Witherspoon told the board that the work done before him is good work — and his job is to build a comprehensive plan that finally addresses the s
Why DEC Membership Matters (opens the original)
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Why does DEC membership matter? In this episode of DEC Signal, Carol Hennessy looks at the power behind collective bargaining, contract enforcement, workplace representation, and having a collective voice. As District 65 educators begin a new school year following school closures, reassignments, and significant change across the district, we look at why a strong union—and strong membership—matters. One educator has a voice. Hundreds of educators have leverage. This is your union. It works better
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