Resident urges Project Success after‑school program at KDBA; staff to follow up

At the public comment period PJ Bournes asked the board to help establish a Project Success after‑school program at KDBA and to explain what happened to the local Danville caucus that organized community events in prior years.

Bournes said several district schools have after‑school programs but KDBA does not, and she asked how soon one could be established. A district staff member responded that Project Success is not a district program (the organizers use district facilities), and that staff would contact Mrs. David to check grant funding and follow up with Bournes. The staff member also said Illinois school code now requires background checks for volunteers, which can affect access to some buildings.

Bournes also said she had been prevented from entering the high school recently and asked how to regain privileges; staff said they would call and follow up this week.

Why it matters: Public commenters often raise program access and volunteer participation concerns that board staff must address; this comment generated a staff commitment to follow up on program availability and volunteer background‑check procedures.

Next steps: Staff committed to contacting Bournes and checking whether grant funds are available to support Project Success at KDBA.