May 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPRESSION OF PUBLIC CONCERNS
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4.1. Oath of Office
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4.1.1. Tammy Campeotto
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4.1.2. Lyvette Jones
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4.1.3. Carissa Torres
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4.1.4. Jesus Bedoy III
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4.2. Reorganizing the Board - Elect board officers in accordance with Policy 2:210.
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4.3. Invitation - Enger School Graduation Class of 2025
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
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5.1. Approval of Minutes
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5.1.1. Regular Board Minutes - April 10, 2025
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5.2. New Hires
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5.2.1. Monica Barriga - Roy School - Lunch Monitor - Effective March 5, 2025
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5.2.2. Artisha Adams - Roy School - Contracted Paraprofessional - Effective March 26, 2025
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5.2.3. Tyahn Arnold - Roy School - Contracted Paraprofessional - Effective March 27, 2025
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5.2.4. Jennifer Wright - Mannheim Middle School - Contracted 7th grade Math Co-teacher - Effective April 8, 2025
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5.2.5. Claudia Morales Rios - Enger School - Paraprofessional - Effective April 21, 2025
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5.2.6. Saraalicia Hernandez - Roy School - Para 1:1 - Effective April 23, 2025
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5.2.7. Ruth Sanchez-Contreras - District Wide - Bus Driver in Training - April 28, 2025
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5.2.8. Jessica Janeteas - LASEC Phoenix Academy - Interventionist - Effective July 31, 2025
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5.2.9. Alexander Fagre - LASEC - School Psychologist Intern - Effective August 8, 2025
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5.2.10. Raven Wynd - Mannheim Middle School - 8th Grade Co-Teacher Sped Ed - Effective August 13, 2025
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5.2.11. Hannah Tobin - Scott School - Contracted Speech Language Pathologist to district employee Speech Language Pathologist - Effective August 13, 2025
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5.3. Position and/or Building Changes
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5.3.1. Amber Martinez - Mannheim Early Childhood Center - from full time Classroom Aide to Sub Classroom Aide - Effective April 8, 2025
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5.3.2. Andrea Osorio Rincon - Westdale School - From Lunch Monitor to only Substitute Lunch Monitor - Effective April 9, 2025
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5.3.3. Erminda Ruano Corral - Mannheim Middle School - From Substitute Bilingual Teacher to Bilingual Teacher - Effective April 25, 2025
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5.3.4. Katarzyna Wojtasik - Mannheim Middle School - Swim Aide Para Pro to Aquatics Assistant - Effective August 13, 2025
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5.4. Resignations
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5.4.1. Katherine Drewno - LASEC Phoenix Academy - Interventionist - Effective May 23, 2025
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5.4.2. David Galvan - LASEC Phoenix Academy - Sped Ed Teacher - Effective May 23, 2025
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5.4.3. Korine Fiorito - LASEC - Director of Phoenix Academy - Effective May 31, 2025
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5.5. Release from Duty
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5.5.1. Tyahn Arnold - Roy School - Contracted Paraprofessional - Effective April 16, 2025
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5.6. Intent to Retire
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5.6.1. Mr. Tom Fanselow - Mannheim Middle School - Physical Education Teacher - Intent to Retire at the end of the 2027-2028 SY
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5.6.2. Carol Rand - Roy & Scott School - Orchestra Teacher - Intent to Retire at the end of the 2027-2028 SY
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5.6.3. Mary Wilson - LASEC - Occupational Therapist - Intent to Retire at the end of 2027-2028 SY
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5.7. FMLAs
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5.7.1. Alice Morgan - Mannheim Middle School - 7th grade ELA Teacher - Start August 13, 2025 through November 6, 2025
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5.7.2. Isamar Lopez - Mannheim Early Childhood Center - Social Worker - Start August 12, 2025 through November 5, 2025
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5.8. First Reading of Board Policies
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5.8.1. 2:150-AP, Superintendent Committees - The procedure is updated in response to the creation of 6:235-AP3, Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plan and AI Responsible Use Guidelines, and for continuous improvement. |
5.8.2. 2:250-E2, Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records - The exhibit is updated in response to:
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5.8.3. 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations, and for continuous improvement. The footnotes are also updated in response to the Whistleblower Act, 740 ILCS 174/, amended by P.A. 103-867, broadening the scope of legal protections for whistleblowers. |
5.8.4. 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure - REWRITTEN. The policy is updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.5. 2:265-AP1, Title IX Response - REWRITTEN. The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.6. 2:265-AP2, Formal Title IX Complaint Grievance Process - REWRITTEN. The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.7. 2:265-AP3, Title IX Coordinator - DELETED. The procedure is deleted in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations.
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5.8.8. 2:265-E, Title IX Glossary of Terms - REWRITTEN. The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.9. 4:15, Identity Protection - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, amended by 89 Fed. Reg 30046, addressing the safeguarding of information under grant awards and updating the definitions for personally identifiable information and protected personally identifiable information.
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5.8.10. 4:15-AP2, Treatment of Personally Identifiable Information Under Grant Awards - The procedure is updated for the reason stated in 4:15, Identity Protection, above.
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5.8.11. 4:460-AP5, Federal and State Award Procurement Procedures - The procedure is updated in response to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, amended by 89 Fed. Reg. 30046, revising general procurement standards, competition, methods of procurement, procurement of recovered materials, contract cost and price, and federal agency or pass-through entity review; and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.12. 4:80, Accounting and Audits - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, amended by 89 Fed. Reg. 30046, addressing the disposition and the retention of property acquired under grant awards, including an increase in the capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 for capital assets. The footnotes are also updated for continuous improvement.
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5.8.13. 4:80-AP3, Inventory Management for Federal and State Awards - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 4:80, Accounting and Audits.
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5.8.14. 4:120, Food Services - The policy is unchanged. The footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/2- 304, added by P.A. 103-1076, requiring the Ill. State Board of Education (ISBE) to secure one or more master contracts for Halal and Kosher meals, subject to appropriation.
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5.8.15. 4:170-AP6, E1, School Staff AED Notification Letter - The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.16. 5:10, Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority - The policy is updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.17. 5:20, Workplace Harassment Prohibited - The policy and footnotes are updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.18. 5:60, Expenses - The Legal References and footnotes are updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.19. 5:60-AP, Federal and State Grant Travel Expense Procedure - The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.20. 5:60-E1, Employee Expense Reimbursement Form - The exhibit is unchanged in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.21. 5:60-E2, Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form - The exhibit is unchanged in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.22. 5:100, Staff Development Program - The policy, Legal References, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A-25 and 26A-35, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring training for staff members designated as resource persons and complaint resolvers for Article 26A Students. The policy and footnotes are also updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6(c-5), amended by P.A. 103-896, requiring ongoing professional development for all personnel on the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6 and 5/10-20.14, as well as trauma- responsive learning environments, and in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the footnotes.
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5.8.23. 5:170-AP4, Designing of District Millenium Copyright ACT (DMCA) Agent; Registration Process - The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.24. 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction - The policy, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6a, amended by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring home instruction for students unable to attend school due to pregnancy-related conditions, the fulfillment of parenting obligations related to the health of the child, or health or safety concerns arising from domestic or sexual violence.
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5.8.25. 6:235, Access to Electronic Networks - The policy and footnotes are updated to address the use of artificial intelligence- enabled tools in schools. A new, optional Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)- Enabled Tools subhead is added to the policy. The footnotes are also updated in response to a U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory addressing the safety of social media use for children, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.26. 6:235-AP1, Acceptable Use of the District's Electronic Network - The procedure is updated to include reference to a district’s AI Responsible Use Guidelines, for those districts whose boards adopt the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Tools subhead in 6:235, Access to Electronic Networks.
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5.8.27. 6:235-AP3, Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plan and AI Responsible Use Guidelines - NEW. The procedure is created to address the development of an AI plan and guidelines regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence-enabled tools in schools.
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5.8.28. 6:310, High School for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions Re-Entering Students - The policy is unchanged. Footnote 11 is updated in response to the Ill. Income Tax Act, 35 ILCS 5/231(b), extending until 1-1-26, a tax credit for employers that incur qualified expenses on behalf of an apprentice under a registered apprenticeship program. Other continuous improvement updates are also made to the footnotes.
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5.8.29. 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations, and for continuous improvement. The Legal References, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring schools to facilitate the full participation of Article 26A Students.
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5.8.30. 7:10-AP1, Accommodating Transgender, Nonbinary or Gender Nonconforming Students - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 2:265, Title IX Grievance Procedure, above.
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5.8.31. 7:10-AP2, Accommodating Breastfeeding Students - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities, above.
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5.8.32. 7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations, and for continuous improvement. The Legal References and Cross References are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25.
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5.8.33. 7:50, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools - The Legal References are updated with minor style changes. The footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6, amended by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring boards with a policy requiring suspended/expelled students to complete the term of their suspension/expulsion in an alternative learning opportunities program under 105 ILCS 5/13B to consider any mitigating factors for the student. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the footnotes.
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5.8.34. 7:50-AP, School Admissions and Student Transfers to and from Non-District School - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:50, School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools, above.
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5.8.35. 7:60, Residence - The policy, Legal References, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, permitting but not requiring the interdistrict transfer of students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the footnotes.
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5.8.36. 7:70, Attendance and Truancy - The policy, Legal References, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26-2a, amended by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, adding more valid causes for student absence. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the policy and footnotes.
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5.8.37. 7:180, Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment - The policy is updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations, and for continuous improvement. Continuous improvement updates are also made to the footnotes.
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5.8.38. 7:185, Teen Dating Violence Prohibited - The policy is updated in response to State of Tennessee v. Cardona, striking down the 2024 Title IX sex discrimination regulations and restoring the 2020 Title IX regulations.
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5.8.39. 7:190, Student Behavior - The policy, Legal References and footnotes are updated. The policy and footnotes are updated in response to:
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5.8.40. 7:190, Student Behavior (Continued) - The Legal References are updated for reason #2 listed above. The footnotes are also updated in response to:
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5.8.41. 7:190-AP2, Student Handbook - Gang Activity Prohibited - The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.42. 7:190-AP5, Student Handbook - Electronic Devices - The procedure is updated in response to the addition of a definition of sexting in 7:190, Student Behavior, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.43. 7:190-AP6, Guidelines for Investigating Sexting Allegations - The procedure is updated in response to:
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5.8.44. 7:190-E2, Student Handbook Checklist - The exhibit is updated in response to:
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5.8.45. 7:200 Suspension Procedures - The policy and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6, amended by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, providing that during a suspension review hearing or expulsion hearing, students may disclose any factor to be considered in mitigation and students must be allowed to appear with a representative and a support person, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.46. 7:210, Expulsion Procedures - The policy and footnotes are updated for the reasons stated in 7:200, Suspension Procedures.
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5.8.47. 7:210-E1, Notice of Expulsion Hearing - The exhibit is updated for the reasons stated in 7:200, Suspension Procedures.
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5.8.48. 7:220-AP, Electronic Recordings on School Buses - The procedure is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.49. 7:250, Student Support Services - The policy, Legal References, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1- 25, requiring students 12 years of age and older be annually notified of the availability of counseling without parent/guardian consent under 405 ILCS 5/3-550, and the designation of at least one staff member in each building as a resource person for Article 26A Students.
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5.8.50. 7:250-AP2, Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental Health Needs - The procedure is updated in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102- 466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring the designation of at least one staff member in each building as a resource person for Article 26A Students.
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5.8.51. 7:255, Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - NEW. The policy is created in response to 105 ILCS 5/26A, added by P.A. 102-466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, requiring districts to ensure they have policies, procedures, and resources in place to ensure that Article 26A Students are provided with support services necessary to enable them to meet State educational standards and successfully attain a school diploma.
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5.8.52. 7:255-AP1, Supporting Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - NEW. The procedure is created for the reason stated in 7:255, Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence, above.
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5.8.53. 7:255-AP2, Complaint Resolution Procedure for Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence - NEW. The procedure is created for the reason stated in 7:255, Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence, above.
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5.8.54. 7:270, Administering Medicines to Students - The policy, Legal References, and footnotes are updated. The policy is updated for continuous improvement to clarify that students may self-carry supplies when authorized by their diabetes care plan and/or seizure action plan.
The footnotes are updated in response to:
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5.8.55. 7:270-AP2, Checklist for District Supply of Undesignated Medication(s) - The procedure is updated in response to:
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5.8.56. 7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools - The policy, footnotes, and Cross References are updated. The policy, Cross References, and footnotes are updated in response to the addition of a definition of sexting in 7:190, Student Behavior, and for continuous improvement. The footnotes are also updated in response to:
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5.8.57. 7:310-AP, Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications; Elementary Schools - The procedure is updated in response to the addition of a definition of sexting in 7:190, Student Behavior, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.58. 7:315, Restrictions on Publications, High Schools - The policy, Cross References, and footnotes are updated for the reasons stated in 7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools, above.
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5.8.59. 7:315-AP, Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications; High Schools - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:310-AP, Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Publications; Elementary Schools, above.
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5.8.60. 7:325-E, Application and Procedures to Involve Students in Fundraising Activities - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.61. 7:340, Student Records - The Legal References, Cross References, Administrative Procedure References, and footnotes are updated in response to:
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5.8.62. 7:340-AP1, School Student Records - The procedure is updated for the reasons stated in 7:340, Student Records, above.
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5.8.63. 7:340-AP1,E1, Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student's School Records - The exhibit is updated in response to 105 ILCS 10/2(f), amended by P.A. 102- 466, a/k/a ESS Law, eff. 7-1-25, providing that a student’s temporary records include information about a student’s status and related experiences as a parent, expectant parent, or victim of domestic or sexual violence, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.64. 7:345-AP, E1, Student Covered Information Reporting Form - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.65. 7:345-AP, E2, Student Data Privacy; Notice to Parents About Educational Technology Vendors - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.66. 7:345-AP, E3, Parent Notification Letter for Student Breach - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.67. 8:30, Visitors to and Conduct on School Property - The Legal References are updated with a minor style change. The footnotes are updated in response to the Criminal Code of 2012, 720 ILCS 5/11-18, amended by P.A. 103-1071, eff. 7-1-25, renaming the criminal offense of patronizing a prostitute person engaged in the sex trade, and for continuous improvement.
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5.8.68. 8:30-E1, Letter to Parent Regarding Visits to School by Child Sex Offenders - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.8.69. 8:30-E2, Child Sex Offender's Request for Permission to Visit School Property - The exhibit is updated in response to a five-year review.
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5.9. FOIAs
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5.9.1. FOIA Request from Michael Ayele
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5.9.2. FOIA Request from Sharmayne Soliman
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5.9.3. FOIA Request from CityBlue Tech
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5.10. Bills
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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6.1. Strategic Goal Area 1 - Student Achievement & Growth presented by Mr. Michael Courington, Mr. Robert Bruggeman, Mr. Joseph Stanislao and Mr. Thomas Herion
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6.2. Strategic Goal Area 2 - Climate & Culture presented by Mrs. Deanna Laurie, Mrs. Laura Moore, Mrs. Erica Granada, Ms. Lily Green and Mr. Szczesniak
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6.3. Strategic Goal Area 3 - Family & Community Partnership presented by Dr. Piedad Kaye, Mr. Jorge Hervas, Dr. Veronica Diaz
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6.4. Strategic Goal Area 4 - Empowered Staff presented by Mr. Cameron Wiley, Mrs. Tara Kjome, and Mrs. Shannon Cribaro
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6.5. Strategic Goal Area 5 - Resource Alignment presented by Mr. Robert Junna, Mr. Christopher Whelton, Mr. Zach Pros, Ms. Brenda Rodriguez and Ms. Elene Weppner
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6.6. Social Emotional Learning - Dr. Marc Brackett - Presented by Dr. Piedad Kaye
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6.7. Dr. Giraldo, Superintendent
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6.7.1. Request for new full-time position to support Skyward transition to Qmlativ.
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6.7.2. Request for Assistant Principal position for Enger School/LASEC.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Triple I Conference / Joint Annual Conference - November 21 - 23, 2025
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9. MISCELLANEOUS
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10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES, AND/OR REAL ESTATE.
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