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District 202

- Approval of Press Policy Issue No. 117: Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded as affirmative by attending members and the motion carried.

- Consent agenda (approval of bills and personnel report): Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded and motion carried.

- Motion to adjourn District 202 portion: Approved by motion and roll call.

District 65 (grouped action items and separate votes)

District 65 approved a group motion that included multiple personnel and financial items and then took individual votes or roll calls on several contracts and authorizations. The transcript records the following approved items (amounts and descriptions come from the board motion read into the record):

- Resolution authorizing notice of dismissal of educational support staff: Motion moved, seconded and adopted by roll call.

- Contract approval: BlazerWorks (temporary staffing for an occupational therapist) — $85,860: Approved by motion and roll call.

- Contract approval: Student Center Services for SDRP Phase 3 consulting services — $81,000: Approved by motion and roll call.

- Contract approval: Dr. Sherry Whitaker for payroll team transition consulting — estimated $38,720: Approved by motion and roll call.

- Contract approval: Accurate Biometrics for staffing background checks — $85,000: Approved by motion and roll call.

- Approval of salary authorization and group motion items: The board moved to amend the group motion to itemize salary authorizations as a separate vote; that amendment was seconded and recorded. The transcript includes roll‑call exchanges and final approvals of the amended items.

Several other routine items and minutes were included in the group motion read into the record and approved (personnel appointments, leaves and separations; board minutes; bills payable; financial updates). The transcript shows motions, seconds and repeated roll‑call confirmation for each of these items; where individual board members voiced \"yes\" or \"no,\" the final result recorded in the meeting was approval.

The transcript does not include full, name‑by‑name vote tallies for every item. Where the record in the transcript showed specific \"yes\" or \"no\" calls, those were used to confirm that each motion passed. The boards adjourned following the approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Board Meeting 2/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","Both boards approved several routine items and contracts. District 202 approved press policy 117, the consent agenda (bills and personnel), and adjourned; District 65 approved a group motion containing personnel actions, contracts for temporary staffing and consulting, and a resolution authorizing dismissal of educational support staff.","taxTitle","Evanston Twp HSD 202, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",38754,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6313552,"Infant Welfare Society warns board that returning Head Start slots could reduce local access",151,380000,531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7&start=380&end=531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6313552/Illinois/Infant-Welfare-Society-warns-board-that-returning-Head-Start-slots-could-reduce-local-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6313552-cea1bad226ef2bd9e1d9ef77710a1d76/orig.mp4?Expires=1775429368&Signature=WXTr4l9Pp7VXJ27v-lcDuOa8PePwbiBJfL6NFBfqpJoqv25VZzaZZ-7u5TCXxOsQuXJM28twQfHIjdabDZ5S075zNMNtnzamloX4ICfFOOZN0NVeLn~0d1HgpNzuZALg8-Jqo0~XFIt-xAFiIsx-Y2eMY7y53WqzGyRkFu3QF0kH4fw6v88xeIO2YQ78z0v2uKZJJg-FD-rd~7VV-LnaQeDqm5Z684Uggq7n79vZLG9BT8CxXzXT9o900TEGrAS1JUxSKg4BcEh4lOBwS4-bqutUWESb4p2boRV2B3EbJC2P~x6ve9MagdzIzhZ38vNuY3SylzTURS--7fX6VyQiHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Jones, board chair of the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE), told the joint board meeting the agency had prepared a fact sheet asking that the districts place the statement in the public record and consider the local consequences of changes to Early Head Start slots.

Jones said that IWSE is the delegate agency running Early Head Start slots in Evanston and that, under their subcontract, \"if the federal government cuts early Head Start programming, District 65 does not have an obligation to pay IWSC per our subcontract agreement.\" He urged the boards to consider that returning slots to the federal Office of Head Start could mean (1) there is no guarantee the slots would be allocated back to Evanston and (2) about 55 families could lose comprehensive subsidized care.

Jones said the community has a growing need for 0–3 Head Start services—\"approximately 150 to 200 additional families\" who need services—and argued that data do not support returning delegate slots. He also noted that the Infant Welfare Society had a 95.5% rating from the Office of Head Start in April 2024 and reported projected enrollment at 87%, tied to teacher recruitment.

Jones asked that the board consider those facts in any decision affecting the local Early Head Start slots and to record the fact sheet in the public record.

The boards did not take an immediate staff action during public comment; Jones's remarks were heard during the public comment period and recorded for the meeting minutes.","During public comment, Robert Jones of the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston urged the boards not to return Early Head Start slots, saying a return could displace families and that the agency maintains high performance scores and rising enrollment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6313557,"Evanston districts report declines in disciplinary incidents and higher student engagement after SEL work and phone limits",876,3519000,4395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7&start=3519&end=4395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7/thumbnail_3519000.jpg","/articles/6313557/Illinois/Evanston-districts-report-declines-in-disciplinary-incidents-and-higher-student-engagement-after-SEL-work-and-phone-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6313557-ccbb09ef965f8f044165dc9fc6297e04/orig.mp4?Expires=1775429368&Signature=bzT91dxb5Q4aezBZ9bUqDirFCo0RHxGqirypAgBKN8LYdxHUbkgEKBOWmgxBLKoNPerIOrU~hKGeP29RC~B6hJFpbpeTj9~UIEeh9ysUsNK7h5QmWXwDghRuSsXJLfuLdDSP2RhHHST-YnDwPBhLnc-ADpP01oIQRvaPfgCZ72TLyxxg3ZGZbOv3zpUERs~ixG3vLZDiRzLi4Av~0pL4CZH8CDpqExZoUgd7T4vD1GcNfB-ZrZ-tGKJ85ACzHuYrdyIQ1-WeH1i4yT6bYLi0lr1OBbis5lAHOboNRWHec0jA~PdZyB2DhozyXz9NzOVtO3VcnSmTrNGnuH5o~j17DQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District 65 and ETHS staff presented aligned social‑emotional learning (SEL) approaches, data from universal screeners and early outcomes from new high‑school practices at the joint meeting.

Dr. Tayah Kinsey, assistant superintendent/principal at ETHS, and Brian Harris, manager of culture and climate for District 65, described SEL professional learning, restorative practices training and multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) being implemented across K–12. They said schools are expanding universal screeners (SABERS and Panorama), restorative practices training for staff and targeted interventions for students with higher needs.

The presenters gave several outcome figures they said reflected early gains. ETHS staff reported that teachers’ classroom engagement ratings rose (89% of teachers said they were effectively building relationships), and that student sense of belonging rose from 51% in school year 2023–24 to 58% in 2024–25. School discipline metrics showed declines: overall incidents dropped from 1,201 in 2022–23 to 623 in the current year at the time of the report; students with IEPs saw incidents decline from 1,604 to 1,009, with high‑severity incidents dropping from 360 to 301.

Presenters attributed part of the shift to the Bell‑to‑Bell no‑cell phone policy instituted at ETHS: staff reported 91% of teachers observed increased student engagement in classwork and discussion (up from 53% in 2022), and students reported higher rates of peer interaction and relationship building.

Administrators also noted investments in mental‑health staff, face liaisons who work in feeder patterns, expanded suicide‑prevention screening and fentanyl‑awareness training as part of a broad strategy to build belonging and safety.

Board members and student representatives praised the emphasis on early transitions and on connecting students to adults in the building as preventive work. District leaders said they will continue to monitor data and expand training across staff and grade levels.","Presenters from ETHS and District 65 said social‑emotional learning work, tiered supports and a Bell‑to‑Bell no‑cell policy at the high school corresponded with higher teacher reports of engagement and drops in behavior incidents and harassment.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6313561,"Evanston schools outline K–12 dual language pathway and joint data sharing",1166,1674000,2840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7&start=1674&end=2840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7/thumbnail_1674000.jpg","/articles/6313561/Illinois/Evanston-schools-outline-K12-dual-language-pathway-and-joint-data-sharing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6313561-7e76d9f3dd03f66e9be30eb4b0989f94/orig.mp4?Expires=1775429368&Signature=HsmHpHrfi0AChIYIYRjNAn~RVi2Qo1lGXg49Gz-NqwiFdRuduKc6jQDf3tKG0FncEQhrewyJPEgW-2TyElyCLfdoxUmG0l1lpkycLVOqmWT-tsMlbPOuLKC6YuTRLPId-wTWaUh56Jo-zYnHfNMF8jo1eVmi1DKgpHaH11q5soxrtqnuN967RH0OWrTA4tAX7TgNtGbYDz1nR7-WxoIRdgmspeWVo5fXN6lAum1pIXuR8HndB53PQH1eb8XraIBcbTwYZVjdfUn9irLBxFFSmz2~32odaPG1vr9ypFGUyOE00T7b~rOahMBzUSERRYzPQvpIxS8GHtCNbhlTbGM6Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Administrators from Evanston/Skokie District 65 and Evanston Township High School (ETHS) described a coordinated preK–12 dual language program and data‑sharing steps intended to smooth transitions for emergent multilingual students.

Lindsay Rose, director of multilingual services at ETHS, and Amy Correa, director of multilingual services at District 65, presented a shared vision that centers bilingualism and biliteracy, academic achievement, and social‑cultural competence. The districts said they now use a shared software platform for emergent multilingual data and parent notifications to aid student‑level transitions into ninth grade.

District 65 outlined program models: an 80% Spanish/20% English model in kindergarten and first grade that gradually moves to a 50/50 split by fourth grade, and a 50/50 instructional design for the new dual‑language middle‑school model. Rose said ETHS will launch Spanish language arts courses for incoming ninth‑grade dual‑language students this fall and will invite Spanish‑proficient heritage speakers and newcomers to participate.

The presenters cited research supporting the value of continuing dual language through high school. Rose said the districts intend to create pathways to dual credit and the seal of biliteracy and noted that continuing the program through high school increases long‑term academic gains for emergent multilingual students.

Administrators described a phased middle‑school rollout: one existing school will begin sixth‑grade programming, a second stand‑alone middle school will be phased in with parent and stakeholder input, and a third school will follow so that, if enrollment supports it, multiple feeder middle schools will host dual language tracks by 2029–2030.

Student representative Rachel, who was raised in the program, said the transition from elementary to middle school can be abrupt and supported the districts' emphasis on offering more content in Spanish across subjects to reduce the loss of language‑based continuity.

District leaders said continued coordination on assessments, shared student profiles and teacher support will be central to keeping students in the pathway and increasing participation in higher‑level language courses and advanced placements.","Districts 65 and ETHS (District 202) described a shared preK–12 dual language pathway, data sharing agreements, and plans for Spanish‑language course offerings and middle‑school rollout to support emergent multilingual students.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6313565,"Evanston districts say they will monitor federal executive orders while maintaining inclusive programs",697,176000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7&start=176&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2387570-065bd33d575ccb304be6b644a0edb7b7/thumbnail_176000.jpg","/articles/6313565/Illinois/Evanston-districts-say-they-will-monitor-federal-executive-orders-while-maintaining-inclusive-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6313565-1f0baaa7761d04af1053950b95154c07/orig.mp4?Expires=1775429368&Signature=SOOtMxVvskoSsxNx19TwHfX815Roet1H~cB-eDA04Opw1ngO7YreH0eixfHupEVYKyLSCYAQseMmfyZCbXAD2VCxypaXmpobSKjG8QIUZolOK6HdhnFeZofIaRW-vklskualB2mMM0TPGz97ww636YxexRV0ncp5TAVsAc25RYn~mMeBQE~l3tzZb5dV4lnrX77jCZV-T8gXKYhl2bhduZK5mWEVopoitt66mBLWcsRCxM~jdta8bAOhdgtuxO8VJmdYHmDbYDPD~ajVzrijAr5eVVwb4LIPuQKGRoYN4Y-9bWM7VgB3J44~dB483YFLbyAtBCXb9kDqoIsJ-vuRHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Evanston Township High School District 202 and Evanston/Skokie District 65 discussed federal executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion and gender‑inclusive initiatives at a joint board meeting, and said they will continue current policies while watching legal developments.

Board and staff leaders said the districts are committed to inclusive learning environments for students and staff, emphasized that federal guidance and \"dear colleague\" letters do not themselves change existing law, and said they will monitor legal and administrative developments before altering programs.

The districts' statement came after District 65 board member Sergio read a prepared statement expressing the district's commitment to \"joyful, enriching, and high quality\" education for every child and to maintaining policies that support safety and inclusion for students of all backgrounds. \"We will continue to follow our current policies, procedures, and curriculum, which are deeply aligned to our organizational and community values, as well as Illinois state laws and educational requirements,\" Sergio said.

Dr. Campbell, speaking for ETHS administration, described the orders as a \"particular challenge\" and said the district does not yet know what the consequences will be. \"There are more questions than answers,\" Campbell said, adding that the district is preparing to respond and will \"watch the courts, and listen to our attorneys.\"

During the discussion, a board member identified as Gretchen underscored the legal point: \"Executive orders and dear colleague letters do not carry the force of law,\" she said, noting that federal civil‑rights statutes and Illinois law remain binding until changed by statute or a court.

Board members and civic officials who spoke at the meeting framed the issue as one of values and student welfare. Multiple speakers emphasized that the districts will continue to prioritize services, supports and programming used to address documented racial disparities and the social‑emotional needs of students.

The boards agreed to continue coordinating with shared legal counsel, monitor enforcement actions such as Office for Civil Rights complaints, and await further authoritative guidance or court rulings before making any formal program changes.","At a joint meeting, representatives from Evanston Township High School District 202 and Evanston/Skokie District 65 said they will continue inclusive policies and monitor federal executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion and gender‑inclusive programs while relying on legal counsel and court outcomes to guide any formal changes.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: joint meeting approvals, contracts and consent motions

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