In a Thursday morning interview, Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Kenny Lee released the following statement regarding a notification that the Mahomet-Seymour Education Association voted to authorize a strike after a months-long negotiation process. “We learned last evening, via our various media outlets, that the MSEA membership has taken a vote that has […]
Members of the Mahomet-Seymour Education Association voted “overwhelmingly” in favor to authorize a strike Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release from the Illinois Educators Association. This vote means MSEA leaders now have the authority to call a strike if a fair contract cannot be reached. At this time, no […]
In an attempt to move contract negotiations forward, the Mahomet-Seymour Education Association presented a counter offer to the Mahomet-Seymour School District’s “last, best and final” offer on Friday. According to union leadership, details of that offer are not available because it was called a “supposal” meant to create discussion among […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior Outside Hitter, Avery Allen has helped the Bulldogs capture 8 wins to begin the 2022 season. Allen’s notable performances include 12 kills and 7 digs in a win against Champaign Central. In four tournament matches at Centennial High School, Allen amassed 21 kills, 24 digs and 9 aces. […]
It is unusual for teachers in the Mahomet-Seymour School District to begin a school year without a contract. The last contract — signed on July 1, 2018 — expired on June 30. Negotiation teams from the Mahomet-Seymour School District and the Mahomet-Seymour Education Association met more than 16 times with […]
Village of Mahomet spring garage sales are scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2022. The Mahomet Daily will produce a free garage sale guide. For a garage sale listing to be included in the guide, an email with the address, date/time and description must be delivered to dani@mahometnews.com by 5 […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School District has been allocated $1,480,045.5 million in Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) money from the State of Illinois in FY 2023 — $900,000 more than was expected. Evidence-based funding was established five years ago as a way to help each school district reach “adequate funding” by sending more state […]
Finding support in a mental health crisis is now easier with a national network of more than 200 crisis centers which can be accessed by dialing 988. The three-digit, nationwide phone number will direct callers and texters to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where healthcare professionals will be available […]
Second-quarter political action committee (PAC) reports from the Illinois State Board of Elections show donation and expenses behind work the Citizens for Bulldog Blueprint did in support of the 2022 Mahomet-Seymour School District referendum. The committee self-reported $8,000 in donations and $7,305.30 in expenses from its date of organization with […]
The Mahomet Daily has compiled salary information for Village of Mahomet from a former FOIA request and compensation reports located on the Village website. The following list does not include all employees of the Village of Mahomet. Job (Fiscal Year) Salary-not reflecting total compensation Police Chief(Mike Metzler) (2013) $76,814(2014) $79,657(2015) […]
