Sycamore parent Nate Russell has been selected to fill a vacant position on the Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education.

The DeKalb School District 428 Board this week took a close look at its five-year project plan meant to address facility improvements.

Colleagues who have worked with incoming DeKalb School District 428 Superintendent Billy Hueramo said they’re excited for his appointment, citing his lengthy career in DeKalb and relationship with students as vital to progress.

In an emotional speech this week, Billy Hueramo accepted his newly approved contract as superintendent of DeKalb School District 428 schools. “I just want to thank everyone,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”

DeKalb School District 428 has its finalist for new superintendent, and its a familiar face, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Seventeen-year-old Diego Garcia-Barranco had never been outside the country, let alone flown in a plane, until last month. The DeKalb High School senior’s first flight took him to new heights during a school trip to perform in Prague, Czech Republic.

DeKalb School District 428 has agreed to buy more Chromebooks for incoming students headed for first, fifth and ninth grade, as well as replacement devices for staff.

The DeKalb School District 428 Board approved a property tax levy for 2025 this week, accounting for an increase to health insurance premiums, loss of transportation reimbursement payments from the state and other costs expected in the new year.

Staff and teachers, from kindergarten to Sycamore High School, have begun receiving AI video training sessions, according to district documents. District 427 officials hope to begin implementing AI into the classroom during the 2026-2027 school year.