Peoria Schools Get Major Funding Boost | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Peoria Public Schools is set to receive a major financial boost with nearly $9.3 million more in state funding this year, bringing their coverage of needed resources up to 78% — a significant step toward full funding. Superintendent Jerry Bell hailed the increase as well-earned by students and staff, while the district navigates personnel changes, including CFO Michael Curry’s pending resignation. Though past board meetings were marked by heated debates over taxes and student support, the latest session was notably civil — even as community members voiced lingering concerns about governance…