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The presentation, delivered by district staff member Vandenbrock, summarized executive orders and agency guidance and repeatedly cautioned that the legal and funding landscape is evolving. \"The executive summary and the highlights of this is that it's fluid,\" Vandenbrock said. The presentation covered DEI/DEIA language, Title IX and gender-identity guidance, school-choice orders and an order addressing English as an official language.

District staff described several possible impacts: new certification language on federal grants, increased Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigations tied to executive guidance, and agency-level definitions that could narrow recognition of gender identity in some contexts. Vandenbrock said some courts have issued preliminary injunctions affecting enforcement of particular provisions and that outcomes will depend on ongoing litigation and future agency guidance.

Board members asked how fast the situation could change and what it might mean for district programs. \"We are still looking at meeting the individualized needs of students on a case by case basis,\" Vandenbrock said, adding the administration will monitor developments and update the board as information changes. She said the administration will propose board workshops \"to discuss aligning district activity with the federal mandates.\"

Board member Fabian asked specifically whether the English-as-official-language order might affect the district's bilingual (Title III) services. Vandenbrock replied that she had not seen concrete guidance and that much would depend on how federal agencies implement discretionary authority; she said she was \"hopeful that we'll continue to allow, states and local agencies to exercise discretion,\" but could not confirm the funding impact.

Board member Owens pressed for numbers and requested a financial estimate: \"We need to know the financial impact type,\" she said, asking staff to calculate how much federal funding could be at risk as the board considers future policy choices. Vandenbrock and acting Superintendent Dr. Cesario acknowledged the request and said staff would work to provide cost estimates when practicable.

Several board members emphasized state-law protections remain in place. Vandenbrock noted that the Illinois school code and the Illinois Human Rights Act remain applicable, and she said the Illinois attorney general has publicly reiterated state protections against discrimination. Board members asked staff to identify potential conflicts between state requirements and any future federal actions, and to return with options for the board to consider.

Next steps listed by the administration included continued case‑by‑case student supports, monitoring developments and scheduling board workshops to discuss policy implications. Staff also said they would review district contracts, grant certifications and program language for potential exposure and would notify stakeholders if significant developments affect district obligations.

The board did not take an immediate vote on policy changes; staff framed the briefing as informational and preparatory. The district will return to the board with workshops and, when available, financial-impact estimates to support any formal decisions.

Ending: The administration reiterated that guidance and litigation are changing and that the board and community will be updated as new information becomes available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11th, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Joaquin Public School Board members heard a roughly two-hour briefing March 11 on recent federal executive orders and related agency guidance that the administration said could affect DEI/DEIA programming, Title IX enforcement and certain federal funding streams.","taxTitle","Waukegan CUSD 60, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14972,"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},6287359,"Votes at a glance: Board approves minutes, contracts, personnel, policies and financial ratification",312,2324000,2636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2553714-4e793efa3d2f5fe8e31492ad3584525f&start=2324&end=2636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2553714-4e793efa3d2f5fe8e31492ad3584525f/thumbnail_2324000.jpg","/articles/6287359/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-Board-approves-minutes-contracts-personnel-policies-and-financial-ratification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287359-a76fa0d527a71b020654d8fdf8becfaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450603&Signature=jz7lRzlwHMtylo-t-Gkqs3wemrxuVBU~15xxB~1-Lj4JGBOUJsUvMYU0E7N5Dg2G5tM2X1Vpn1sYAsQBXjJQoSghzLrO77WhndgyF5ZHUVrwqAL7XNKIU2NOiLrsPbNP72wb5NoTflwZhpzqkUSf~6NpTLvrEkCy10f7-iUJlR7F5ZxzQ3er4hZ6HEysxOIvXtB7z3kG6DXUg1prmDfQ9N8s6vXg9Xm-kTxkrrO2NA6KoeeqZmNS-loSWaXWUDau4Wvk2vuub7NC1qQ70Cl--Eiuf2Co-qggD2HAJh3pzkC10FZsD~dR-D2zmDsaJIl4Cv3Y04SFN9GtXrlbeIXwgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joaquin Public School Board took a series of routine and substantive votes March 11, approving minutes, contracts, personnel recommendations, financial disbursements and two policy updates. Below are the key outcomes and votes recorded at the meeting.

Minutes: The board approved previously reviewed closed‑session minutes for multiple dates and the open‑session minutes from Feb. 11, 2025.

Consent agenda and contracts: The board approved consent items 10b–d, including the renewal purchase of consumable ESL materials for grades 6–8, approval of Pivot Learning Network LLC and the purchase of pre‑K–12 school supplies. Motion passed on roll call; no individual roll‑call dissents were recorded for those items.

Professional development travel (Item 10a): The board authorized attendance by district staff at the Lightfoot Pyramid conference in Tampa, Fla., April 20–26, 2025, at an estimated total cost of $8,025 (registration, lodging, travel and per diem). Board member Lensing voted no citing the event location; the motion carried.

Personnel appointments (Item 13a): The board accepted administration recommendations to approve appointments, retirements, retirement‑extension requests and resignations as listed on the personnel schedules presented. The motion carried on roll call.

Financial ratification (Item 16a): The board ratified the first March 2025 processing of board bills, manual check requests and Old National Bank insurance payments for 02/19/2025–03/04/2025. Accounts-payable board payments totaled $3,282,048.65; manual check requests totaled $529,192.74; Old National Bank insurance payments totaled $2,951,002.26. The motion carried on roll call; Board members Hannah and Lensing recorded passes on that item.

Board policies: The board approved second readings and adoption of two policy updates: policy 6040 (discipline of students) and policy 6048 (use of isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint). Both motions passed on roll call; one board member recorded a no vote on policy 6048 during the roll call.

Other routine items: The board approved renewals and purchases on the consent agenda and extended well‑wishes to listed retirees during the personnel discussion.

Ending: Most items passed on recorded roll calls; where board members recorded passes or a no vote, the meeting minutes reflect those individual votes. The administration is tasked with carrying out approved personnel and procurement actions and reporting back as required by district procedures.","At its March 11 meeting the Joaquin Public School Board approved open- and closed‑session minutes, a set of consent‑agenda purchases including Pivot Learning, personnel actions, the first March financial processing totaling millions, two board‑policy amendments and professional‑development travel.",{"_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},6287365,"Board shortens expulsions for three students after superintendent modification",1567,6010000,7577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2553714-4e793efa3d2f5fe8e31492ad3584525f&start=6010&end=7577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2553714-4e793efa3d2f5fe8e31492ad3584525f/thumbnail_6010000.jpg","/articles/6287365/Illinois/Board-shortens-expulsions-for-three-students-after-superintendent-modification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287365-21039d933ce80c28e7e918069de77cda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450603&Signature=fjl2W53~3FLA5whqkGGfgEWiDr2mH45XTT5bh4uuK1hx-GPhq6ADjhoMOcp48O7ZeP5sFDABYdlwjkEIHede4LzznMLhPuB43eFbPTrZMMNI-ouw3-fJZ5vmthzEsdZA7t75bVlizCp2VXdF1DrQkxokMEKXYC0IypoSuseA-lLFsvpHe4WzXIGsIjlH47~DImYskwL74Ksp1eEVChQc9gauiPSWQkz7otyr-eRpZBKgkCt0X-fsyN2CtxYGqUtlI0zZvo5mrPistmUWXLej2BTs~HIXOX1jde1vDmfb6ylvEjXf0gTMudCmQD9pIjDe9cVyU6djTq4lO8hLYhiq9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joaquin Public School Board on March 11 approved superintendent‑recommended modifications to mandatory expulsions for three students after building-level investigations found the students had possessed weapons on campus.

Each case began with the principal's recommendation and the superintendent's agreement to modify the mandatory minimum expulsion period required by state law. The board approved the reductions in closed-session‑originating resolutions for students identified in the record by their last three digits: 384, 573 and 206.

For the student ending in 384, the board concurred with the superintendent's recommendation to reduce the mandatory minimum expulsion to a three‑day out‑of‑school suspension (days already served), a board reprimand and an individualized safety plan. The motion was made by Board member Landon and seconded by Board member Riddle; the motion carried. Board member Hannah recorded a pass (abstention) on the roll call; other members voted yes.

For the student ending in 573, the board approved a five‑day out‑of‑school suspension (days already served), a board reprimand and an individualized safety plan, and directed written notice to the parents within five school business days. The motion was made by Board member Lindsey and seconded by Board member Liddell; the motion carried unanimously by members voting on the item.

For the student ending in 206, the board approved a three‑day out‑of‑school suspension (days already served) and an individualized safety plan and directed the superintendent's designee to notify the parents in writing within five school business days. The motion was made by Board member Lindsey and seconded by Board member Riddle; the motion carried on roll call.

Each resolution cited the statutory authority for mandatory‑expulsion referrals in such cases. The board's formal actions stated the modifications were made \"based on the totality of the circumstances\" and that the modifications \"support the maintenance of a safe school environment free of disruptive influences.\" The resolutions required written parent notification within five school business days.

Ending: The board's actions replaced longer mandatory expulsions with shorter suspensions, reprimands and individualized plans; parents are to be notified in writing and the district will follow up on the safety plans.","The Joaquin Public School Board on March 11 approved superintendent-recommended modifications to mandatory expulsions for three students accused of bringing weapons to school; the board reduced required expulsion periods to multi‑day suspensions, reprimands and safety plans and directed written parent notification.","actionData","errors"]

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