For Immediate Release: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
After receiving official notification late this afternoon that members of AFT Local #817 have approved the Tentative Agreement of the Contract between the teachers and the school district, Frankfort CUSD #168 is announcing a Special Meeting of its Board of Education to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort, Illinois.
The purpose of the Special Meeting is to consider approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Board of Education of Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 and the American Federation of Teachers Local #817.
The official posting of the Agenda for the Special Meeting will take place at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time, and if any additional items will be up for consideration, they will be announced at that time.
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After receiving official notification late this afternoon that members of AFT Local #817 have approved the Tentative Agreement of the Contract between the teachers and the school district, Frankfort CUSD #168 is announcing a Special Meeting of its Board of Education to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort, Illinois.
The purpose of the Special Meeting is to consider approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Board of Education of Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 and the American Federation of Teachers Local #817.
The official posting of the Agenda for the Special Meeting will take place at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time, and if any additional items will be up for consideration, they will be announced at that time.
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Today was High-Five Friday at FIS! A huge shout out to Frankie and the FCHS fall athletes for making the day of several little Redbirds!!
❤️GO BIRDS!🩶
Parent-Teacher Conferences October 27 4:00-6:30pm
Frankfort CUSD #168 and AFT Local #817 Reach Tentative Agreement
This is a joint statement on behalf of Frankfort CUSD #168 and AFT Local #817.
After meeting in their 17th Bargaining Session, the negotiating teams for the District and for the Teachers’ Union have reached a Tentative Agreement on their contract. Both sides will go back to their members to review the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and schedule votes for approval in the coming days.
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This is a joint statement on behalf of Frankfort CUSD #168 and AFT Local #817.
After meeting in their 17th Bargaining Session, the negotiating teams for the District and for the Teachers’ Union have reached a Tentative Agreement on their contract. Both sides will go back to their members to review the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and schedule votes for approval in the coming days.
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School Picture Day
A reminder that we all continue to encourage community members to read and review the IELRB Public Posting Documents from the District and AFT Local #817 that are located on the District’s webpage at https://wfschools.org/ on the “Posting Negotiation Docs” Button. In addition, the District has posted an FAQ page for its Posting and a copy of its Oct. 1 Proposal.
Book Fair
From FCUSD 168: There was an apparent domestic incident and stabbing at an address a block from FCHS at approximately 1:15 p.m. The suspect was apprehended. There was no threat to the high school and classes remain in session at all schools.
Mondays are the opportunity for a new beginning! Make the best of today and have a better tomorrow!
Just after 8 p.m. as rain was coming down, two FCHS students were hit by a vehicle on Main St. as they were crossing to the Homecoming Dance at Max Morris Gym. They were taken to an area hospital to be checked out, and will be able to go home tonight. We thank the WFPD and WFFD for their help.
Homecoming Week Pics at FIS❤️🩶
We are proud of our team, win or lose! You have so many fans that are looking up to you! #redbirds2025
Homecoming Week at FIS!❤️🩶❤️🩶
As posted in the regular schedule for the year, the monthly Regular Meeting of the Frankfort CUSD #168 Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort. After several days of deliberations regarding building schedule and logistical issues, the scheduled start time at 6:00 p.m. will be delayed one hour. That means that the scheduled Regular Meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
The agenda will be posted within the next 24 hours in a separate release to meet all legal requirements.
The agenda will be posted within the next 24 hours in a separate release to meet all legal requirements.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No Redbird Roost
Early Out!
Our 4th graders were trapped in a spooky haunted village in computer class this week. They have to solve math problems to find their way out!
Early Out
Picture Day
