At last week’s Grundy County School Board meeting, the board approved a four-year extension of Dr. Donald Durley’s contract as Director of Schools by a vote of six to three. His current contract expires at the end of this year, and the newly approved contract will run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030.
Dr. Durley was originally hired as Director of Schools in 2020 after a 5–3 board vote. His tenure has included both operational oversight and public engagement,
