PUBLIC NOTICE Special Needs Funding Meeting Set in Richmond Parents who send their special needs children to private parochial schools can voice their opinion on how their local school districts should allocate federal dollars for special education. The meeting will be held from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on Thursday, May, 28, 2026, at Richmond-Burton District Office, 4213 US Hwy 12, Richmond, IL 60071. Please call 815-678-6866 to schedule an appointment before May 22. District representatives from Richmond Burton HS District #157 and Nippersink District #2 will be available for those with an appointment. Under the individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, school representatives are required to consult with parents before deciding how to use federal money to serve children placed in private parochial schools within the district. (Published Northwest Herald May 7, 2026) 2324132