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Motions and outcomes recorded on the April 7 agenda and approved by roll call:

- Approval of textbook adoption or deletion proposals — motion moved and seconded; approved by roll call.
- Approval of the 2026–27 draft school calendar — motion moved and seconded; approved by roll call.
- Approval of resolution granting tenure appointment — motion moved and seconded; approved by roll call (see the separate article on tenure recognitions for the ceremonial presentations earlier in the meeting).
- Consent agenda (approved) — items listed in the consent agenda included approval of ETHS Arts and Innovation wing expansion Phase 1; approval of the Discipline Improvement Plan for 2024–25; approval of minutes for meetings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2025 (including closed sessions where release was authorized for a subset); destruction of closed session tapes for a specified period; treasurer’s report for January 2025; approval of bills and the personnel report.

The motions were moved and seconded on the record and carried by roll call. Individual board member votes were recorded as \"yes\" in the meeting transcript; the meeting’s early roll call showed seven members present and later roll‑call approvals proceeded without recorded dissent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 4/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 7 meeting the board approved a slate of items by roll call, including textbook adoptions, a draft 2026–27 school calendar, tenure appointments and a consent agenda that included an Arts & Innovation wing expansion phase 1 and several administrative items.","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},6085163,"Resident asks board to sign exchange‑student agreement for Italian visitor",119,68000,187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8&start=68&end=187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6085163/Illinois/Resident-asks-board-to-sign-exchangestudent-agreement-for-Italian-visitor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085163-546d89154471fcd11ecda7d05b75e544/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911561&Signature=lQeOlTMMg0WRj6rs4OAEvPND1tQvDq2eSkGBKnJKrCqUKBxo5jb9uLhFyv1E0~DqqmcNAuWNVzVCybyLt8Lm39Av5SYpzXkBXhN5vU4BppxgY1wXE3XsWbl3YZ1PiNFTx5fqvhOSKbjoPOi-wvpye9GAvulw-lzLRQEoxt4h3nqzv~idFKSnpxs0cvi3Nhgiofy-Z2er4wkN764lmkG52IEKtFwr88osSNJ5w8j8A8UwMgNWfaKwff3HiNKogMXQcSgmERL1fcrmquJLcKDfRj2DqtV9fiYBtPfxmiNoRsUGneu1mZG0D6oUA-sg95ZT-ZGaZ4KH1vAa06PQ6Sb~uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident addressed the Evanston Township High School board during public comment on April 7 to request the board’s assistance securing a signed agreement so an Italian exchange student can attend ETHS for the coming school year.

Kelly Rourke of 1526 Crane Street told the board the young woman stayed with her previously and speaks English well. Rourke said the student is participating with an accredited organization, EF High School Exchange Program, and that the exchange program needs a signed agreement. \"She's a really polite girl, well behaved,\" Rourke said. \"She really wants to come back for an entire school year to experience American high school.\"

Board members and staff said someone would follow up with Rourke after the meeting; no formal action was taken during the public‑comment period.","A local resident asked the board to approve a signed agreement so an Italian exchange student can attend ETHS next year; the board said staff would follow up.",{"_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},6085168,"ETHS honors dozens of newly tenured teachers; board scheduled vote on tenure resolution",8065,716000,8781000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8&start=716&end=8781","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8/thumbnail_716000.jpg","/articles/6085168/Illinois/ETHS-honors-dozens-of-newly-tenured-teachers-board-scheduled-vote-on-tenure-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085168-0f149edab4ef50dab3122ccc9f986f31/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911561&Signature=bVI6j0dvAJtcZiW0QQSD5uKH0T-lJzky0q9ZOlBvFOab4RfIk7hqXd157~ChHlskCWOFrZfP-fz8TgZqZD6zlOZBDDTmq7nv5PWezcJPu3HuD1m6xzgvKdyHwiJ1m-ZyOTszJmkRtBdPvD~hsfRGMH7XYk4C8R7VBzIozmin8~~9UZrMs8Ibc~kzY~7lK9r9ixhnoX5oAMho-erO1UHdbl5YDZECwE5ubLYDqg4p1s8CMMipoHhN4oncxZEaX-gF3W8IIMcswTh8e8doHI4P-CL9kVhoU2GgBiqjO5JPnSREeSvrqz9doXNBNTmQYqJGpLVhip21b1HqpgO5xaYvaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Evanston Township High School recognized a slate of faculty and staff recommended for tenure during the Board of Education meeting on April 7, with administrators and department chairs presenting brief tributes before the board approved a resolution granting tenure later in the agenda.

Associate Superintendent for HR (name introduced as Doctor Bramley during the meeting) and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Pete Davis introduced and described individual honorees across departments, including athletics, world languages, student services, special education, science, math, arts and innovation, and academic supports. Presenters highlighted classroom contributions, leadership roles, committee service and student supports.

Among the acknowledgements: the ETHS boys basketball team was introduced earlier in the meeting and coaching staff were thanked; members of the world languages, student services and special education departments received tenure recognition accompanied by colleagues’ remarks. Presenters named specific honorees (for example, Christine Soufares, Liz Medina, Emily Alexander, Corey Lou, Jasmine Weber, Marissa Scheid and others) and spoke to their roles and impacts in the district.

The recognition program was ceremonial and informational. Later in the meeting the board approved a resolution granting tenure appointment by roll call vote (see \"Votes at a glance\" article in this package for the formal motion and outcome recorded in the April 7 session).","The board heard tributes to teachers and staff recommended for tenure across departments; the recognitions were presented before the board’s later roll‑call approval of a tenure resolution.",{"_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},6085173,"ETHS reports 91% student engagement in extracurriculars; leaders highlight athletics, service and arts growth",2181,3932000,6113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8&start=3932&end=6113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8/thumbnail_3932000.jpg","/articles/6085173/Illinois/ETHS-reports-91-student-engagement-in-extracurriculars-leaders-highlight-athletics-service-and-arts-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085173-b2d5ad38f481be905cda39af9e32a406/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911561&Signature=OQqbjCn07x3EK3uc9tb14zHjppPJ1adHnwcMtmgrwGMuIiZ6fXlUPaSUcpulaFPxl8tdXnep-z5sdLgX17v2lNWXO0sw3WUFgy-LRDk0TJV8mKZE7baf8SEt~UPDrDDThw62PzaqRl8IM5MTP30LPrqCHFz7tMA~jccTx7wOeTCa5L9bYr2HbS3IpKlLN4rz1WFVHVn2WMQob0ziBtUNiT3NJtEfQwBEd4ojMF3qXfvell6MJzf2hDnQytgSl6-ZGar6Y8EwHv7ap0wyt3J8NUn9aUewmfOhc6gcQdlk-Mky79ujbpeiAXrMfnoIEAXgPC7sDSOeyiIRJR28diqYkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Evanston Township High School staff reported to the Board of Education on April 7 that 91% of students participate in at least one extracurricular activity and that students engaged in activities posted higher grade-point averages.

\"Our GPAs went up from a 3.74 to a 3.82 for students who are involved,\" Denise Clark, director of student activities, said during a joint presentation with athletics, arts and community service staff. Clark and colleagues described program growth, new offerings and outreach work with District 65.

Athletic director Chris Levitino highlighted new and expanding sports — including girls flag football and badminton — a youth Olympic games initiative that drew about 240 third‑ through fifth‑graders last summer, and state trophies across multiple teams. Levitino said booster and fundraising partnerships helped close budget gaps for equipment; the boosters contributed as much as $130,000 and a fundraising platform, Snap Raise, brought in roughly $300,000 last year.

Community service coordinator Erin (last name not specified) said school-run service opportunities increased from about 1,000 to 1,800 slots and that the percentage of students completing more than 15 hours of service rose from 37% to 44% — nearly 200 additional students. Service partners cited include Connections for the Homeless and Family Focus; the district reported making about 1,200 turkey sandwiches for Connections last year.

Nick Veil, director of arts and innovation, described program additions including a student‑led mariachi ensemble, an improv troupe and the wind symphony’s performance at Chicago’s Symphony Center. Presenters also noted partnerships with District 65 that bring middle‑school students to ETHS events and offer leadership experiences for ETHS students.

Board members praised the cross‑district work and asked how the Olympic and feeder‑program efforts could sustain pathways from youth programs to ETHS teams. Presenters said the Olympic Games were intentionally run with local feeder organizations to build those connections and that staff will continue outreach.

The board heard a short student‑union update about affinity‑space planning and mentorship work, and trustees congratulated multiple state‑level athletic and arts achievements announced during the presentation.

The presentation was informational; no formal board action was taken on the student‑activities report at the April 7 meeting.","District staff told the board extracurricular participation remains high and linked to academic gains; presentations highlighted new sports, community service expansion, fundraising and arts opportunities.",{"_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},6085176,"ETHS trustees hear district cybersecurity update as PowerSchool breach looms in sector",1549,6449000,7998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8&start=6449&end=7998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2904121-4618eed59d9ea8aa7e65437209354ff8/thumbnail_6449000.jpg","/articles/6085176/Illinois/ETHS-trustees-hear-district-cybersecurity-update-as-PowerSchool-breach-looms-in-sector","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085176-7220cec6123ecb11a092821b8398f41b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770911561&Signature=Jp9PGgULOQ0cKKFmW~BurcZNubt0X4Oz95xgqVfDNJ8nAD8qhnF4UUarR6GvQNGGjIdV-41QZtsDuJ0PAXNK-XZLvzGckIc6sNCNrZdjH~ABY-sFHLFEHvSlekXNpYFV42BK8X0I9BEcPMxpyEOPXYHLprm8d311oj2C3EIw2SxpvpQMdmpdUPBOxIL-X8M-0haRFqPTQ~eTK-QYPzgH2RkfTPati-foO9H7wUTgNoJzQiXoL5oiwbF296e~5WFEb0Db~P4qVugUpk5XjEfN8E2tR6~axVORV7aaZ~qN28Uk~O5MxKKjj4vw6ISJLaRPV77q63XvQQOJSxF0E2zpRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Evanston Township High School technology leaders told the Board of Education on April 7 that the district has built multiple defensive layers to protect student and staff data, and described steps it would take if a breach occurred.

The report centered on why school systems are frequent targets and on specific measures ETHS uses, including email filtering and quarantine, multi-factor authentication for staff, internal device monitoring and quarterly patching, network segmentation, and regular backups stored both locally and in Amazon Web Services. \"We want to be target rich and cyber strong,\" Mike Corcoran, chief technology officer, told the board.

The presentation noted trends in the education sector, including a rise in ransomware and phishing attacks and recent high-profile incidents affecting vendors. \"Phishing is the number-one way that hackers are getting into people's networks,\" Jeff Oldhouse, network services manager, said. Oldhouse described simulated phishing campaigns the district runs, and reported ETHS’s recent click-through rate on those tests is materially below the industry average for K–12 systems.

Speakers listed technical controls the district uses: Google email scanning and quarantine, geofencing on the firewall to block traffic from high-risk regions, intrusion detection and prevention, content filtering tied to the firewall to meet CIPA (the federal Child Internet Protection Act) requirements, encrypted backups with biannual test restores, and multi-factor authentication for staff accounts. Corcoran said the district engages third-party consultants for assessments and plans a penetration test this summer.

Board members asked how students’ personal devices are handled and how staff should report suspicious messages. Corcoran and Oldhouse said the district issues devices to students and prefers those devices for school work; staff can report suspicious emails using Google’s reporting button and the IT team will quarantine or block malicious content. \"If you forward it to us, we're on it,\" Oldhouse said when asked about reporting.

The presentation closed with next steps: continued professional development, security assessments with an external firm, outreach with the vendor community (including PowerSchool user groups), and monitoring AI-driven threats and defenses. Corcoran said the district maintains cyber insurance and would assemble a cross‑functional response team, including legal counsel, if a breach occurred.

Board member remarks during Q&A noted the topic’s seriousness and thanked the technology staff for their work and responsiveness.

The district did not report an active breach affecting ETHS during the April 7 meeting; presenters said they are monitoring vendor incidents and hardening the district’s systems accordingly.","District technology leaders presented a layered cybersecurity defense review, described email/phishing controls and backup strategies, and outlined a breach response plan; board members asked about student device access and reporting suspicious emails.","actionData","errors"]

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