Peoria Park District Observer Report

​   Board President Robert Johnson has been elected to the State Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of Park Districts for a two-year term. He and four PPD employees attended the IAPD Conference where he was recognized.
   Shalesse Pie, Human Resources Director, gave a minority hiring report for last year. In 2021

• 12 of 31 new hires were non-white leading to
• 19% - 26 of 132 full-time positions are held by non-white workers.
• Seasonal/part-time numbers stand at 24% with 137/569 positions held by non-white workers.
• Currently 38% of voters identify as non-white.

   Executive Director Cahill reported that she is waiting to hear from the state regarding funding for the Glen Oak bandshell before further planning is undertaken.
   A request for $5,000,000 in General Obligation Park Bonds and a lease agreement with OSF for space at the RiverPlex both passed unanimously.
   A question on the new Peoria Public Schools calendar led to discussion concerning preliminary thinking about programming for breaks.
   All trustees were present in person/via Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 and adjourned at 8:15. 
​MA, Observer