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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thursday, July 30

6:06 a.m. - Yesterday was busy.  Admin meeting in the morning, and then on to the IC office to receive a shipment of activity books.  And then it was off to the ROE to take in a presentation on a revised approach toward chronically truant students.  The presentation was really frustrating.  My perspective is the that the ROE has recognized that it's current model is ineffective, so it's downsizing the department to reallocate funds elsewhere and developing a MTSS model for attendance for schools to implement.  Basically, I'm really frustrated and not sure what to do.  It is clear that it will likely be more challenging to get help from the ROE.  

Today, I don't really have anything scheduled, but I need to get the yard mowed, and I'd like to get to LeClaire to get Amber's bike fixed.  Plus, I need to get a little work done at the office.

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • visit mom and dad and take gifts
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • pay Joe for vb clinic

    • When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
      Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                    Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
      Registration: 8:00 AM
      Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
      Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
      Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
      Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                               Attention: Joe Thompson
                                               1035 Dayton Drive
                                               Galesburg, IL  61401-1310
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30


    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday, July 29

5:28 a.m. - Yesterday was productive.  I spent most of the day at the office after visiting with mom and dad in the morning.  I took mom some little gifts for watching Bella for us while on vacation, and then she had some hay she needed down as well as some help with getting a broken post out of the ground where she had some new fencing installed.

The office work was getting things accomplished from the "to-do list" and adding more things onto the list that now need done.  Then in the afternoon I had a bus refresher course.  Mr. Strachan picked me up, and then we headed out for the course - two hours of "refreshing".  And then we went and had a sandwich at Tap 22.  

Today is going to be busy.  The first thing I need to do is get the camper back to the house.  Then there is an admin meeting at 9.  Then I have curriculum materials arriving sometime between 11-1.  Then I have a meeting at the ROE at 3 p.m.  Maybe this evening I can work on mowing the yard.

 Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • visit mom and dad and take gifts
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • pay Joe for vb clinic

    • When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
      Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                    Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
      Registration: 8:00 AM
      Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
      Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
      Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
      Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                               Attention: Joe Thompson
                                               1035 Dayton Drive
                                               Galesburg, IL  61401-1310
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30


    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Tuesday, July 28

5:49 a.m. - And like that ... vacation '26 is in the books.  Yesterday we made the drive home, which I appreciated much more than the drive there.  I'm not exactly sure how much slower it was, but it was a much simpler drive for the driver.  As planned, I just took the camper to Loud Thunder and dropped her off, which was a good idea.  The temps were so hot that I'm sure the the village blacktop road in front of our house would have been very soft.  I'm watching the weather to see about tomorrow, which is looking very workable to bring the camper back.  I just need to be able to get to an admin meeting at 9 a.m., which I think can be done.  

The yard needs some work, which is to be expected.  I also need to write out some bills for the beginning of the month schedule.  First on the agenda today, though, is to get to the office and see what I can get accomplished - likely adding a lot of stuff to my to-do list.  And then later today I have a bus driving refresher course, and that experience isn't fun.  It's like going to an officiating clinic.  There may be one or two things that are helpful, but they likely are things that could have been sent in an email.  And bless the folks who lead the course, as they are passionate and dedicated.  Unfortunately, I just want to get done.

But...I'm HOME...which as much as I enjoyed our vacation, it's good, too, to be home.  

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • visit mom and dad and take gifts
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • pay Joe for vb clinic

    • When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
      Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                    Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
      Registration: 8:00 AM
      Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
      Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
      Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
      Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                               Attention: Joe Thompson
                                               1035 Dayton Drive
                                               Galesburg, IL  61401-1310
  • call eye doctor about refill
  • eye drops and meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • get Amber's bike fixed
  • mow the yard
  • spray weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • July 31 - Adventureland trip
  • Aug. 3 - WCOA Banquet in Macomb (Tony is interested)
  • Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/5/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30


    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein