DeKalb school board approves contract appointing Billy Wormo as superintendent

The DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Board of Education voted to approve a negotiated contract appointing Billy Wormo as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. The board carried the motion during its meeting after a formal roll-call vote; members present recorded affirmative votes and the chair announced the contract ratification.

The recommendation before the board asked members to approve 'the negotiated contract for the appointed candidate Billy Wormo as superintendent of DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 effective 07/01/2026.' A board member moved to approve the contract and a second was recorded; Jackie conducted a roll-call and each named member responded in the affirmative.

After the vote, Wormo addressed those in the room, thanking the board and his family. In brief remarks he said he was "very grateful for the opportunity" and praised his mother for sacrifices made while raising the family. The board presented Wormo with a pen for signing the contract and arranged a quick photo with his family before resuming other business.

No public comments were recorded for the meeting. The board moved quickly from roll call and the pledge of allegiance into the single item of new business, completed the appointment, and adjourned following a concluding motion.

Minutes and the executed contract should document the full terms, but the action taken at this meeting established Wormo as the district's superintendent-designate with an effective start date of July 1, 2026.