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Board extends Abrell’s contract for 3 years Under the new contract Superintendent will receive raises of 2.5 percent in 2017-18 Plainfield – The District 202 Board of Education at its February 27, 2017 regular meeting approved extending Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lane Abrell’s contract through the 2019-20 school year. The new contract took effect on February 28. Abrell’s salary this year is $209,120. Under the new contract he will receive raises of 2.5 percent in 2017-18 ($214,348); 3 percent in 2018-19 ($220,778); and 4 percent in 2019-20 ($229,609). All other aspects of the new contract closely mirror the current agreement. Board of Education President Michelle Smith praised Abrell’s leadership. “Under Dr. Abrell, the district has made advances in the areas of student
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The historic Village Green area needs a major infrastructure overhaul, including replacement of lead service lines to homes. A two-year, $6.5 million plan to redo the area is under consideration by the Village Board.
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