UPDATE: DeKalb High School was on lockdown briefly Thursday morning after police responded to a report of a gun in the school, though no weapon was found, said Police Chief David Byrd. “It’s really scary, whether you’re inside or outside the school building,” said Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez.

Former Sycamore teacher Barb White urged the school board Tuesday to sign an updated contract with Sycamore School District’s teachers’ union. Educators have been working under an expired contract for more than 100 days.

The Sycamore Foundation recently awarded more than $17,000 in grants to support students in Sycamore District 427, according to an announcement.

Genoa-Kingston High School students and faculty are questioning the school board's decision to continually delay a vote to allow the SAGE club, which supports sexuality and gender identity and equity, to open a financial account for activities. “It’s important for me that this board knows the impact that the club can and will have," said club faculty advisor Carly George.

DeKalb School District 428 is still looking for a solution from bus provider First Student on how to get students to school on a consistent basis. “We are optimistic, but we still have a long way to go,” said Ladel Cass, area general manager of First Student.

Sycamore school district buildings are operating at more than half to almost full capacity, according to district officials, who this week said they’re beginning to think of a longterm plan for building life.

The Sycamore School District has received a grant to provide about 1,000 new Chromebooks to elementary school students.

The DeKalb Music Boosters will host its annual fundraiser Nov. 16, with proceeds raised for school programs in all of District 428′s buildings.

Cindy Blanchard told the DeKalb school board she “loses three hours of my work day every day,” driving her children to school amid school bus driver shortages. The DeKalb school board approved a plan this week to reimburse families some money if they drive their kids to school.