ROE, School Services/Health, VAC and Nursing Home 8-10-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a Nursing Home and VAC Committee meeting on August 10, 2026, focusing on school services, health, veterans affairs, and nursing home operations. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the nursing home budget with a request for salary increases for registered nurses to remain competitive in the labor market, aiming to reduce reliance on costly agency staffing. The board approved a $5 per hour wage increase for RNs, projected to save money by reducing agency usage. Additionally, the committee reviewed bids for a new transportation bus, with state bid prices ranging from $125,000 to $132,500, and approved moving forward with the purchase while exploring potential grant funding. The nursing home administrator also discussed upcoming capital improvement projects such as HVAC studies, structural assessments, water tower painting, and equipment upgrades, with plans to solicit bids for culinary services and kitchen equipment replacement. The meeting included motions to approve various budgets, bills, and reports related to school services and veterans affairs, emphasizing fiscal oversight and operational improvements.