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The personnel slate (agenda item 13b) was presented as routine; after discussion the board accepted the administration's recommendations by roll call. During discussion, trustees expressed concern about resignations among staff serving diverse learners. A board member said she was \"very concerned\" about the number of diverse‑learners teachers leaving; the administration explained that many of the departures involve international teachers whose visas require them to return to their home country after a set period and that the first cohort of international teachers is now concluding its agreement with the district.

A district HR representative said the district has been recruiting locally and internationally with a preference for local hires when possible, and confirmed that some teachers must return because of rules tied to the sending country rather than U.S. visa policy. The administration thanked the international teachers for their service and said HR will continue recruitment efforts to fill openings.

The board also approved travel for board members Anita Hanna, Jeff McBride, Carolina Fabian, Angela Ramirez, Christine Lensing and Superintendent Teresa Bosencia to the 2025 National Association of School Boards QUBE Conference in Los Angeles with an estimated cost of $2,574 per person (registration, lodging, airfare and per diem) for a total estimated cost of $15,444; trustees asked that the administration break out costs in the same level of detail used for staff travel and agreed to approve registration now and finalize details at a subsequent meeting.

No individual employee names beyond the schedules in the agenda were discussed during the public portion of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 27th, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Waukegan school board approved personnel appointments, resignations and retirements on May 27 and approved board attendance at the 2025 NASB QUBE conference; administrators described recent turnover among internationally recruited diverse‑learners teachers as driven by visa timelines.","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},6225501,"Board approves 2025–26 school improvement plans after trustees flag inconsistent formats and unclear family input",159,2659000,2818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c&start=2659&end=2818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c/thumbnail_2659000.jpg","/articles/6225501/Illinois/Board-approves-202526-school-improvement-plans-after-trustees-flag-inconsistent-formats-and-unclear-family-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225501-7e19fed8bec412bff9dc398dbe62a1db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097279&Signature=cwu3HR6kp0rAJ3IkCTgUGVq3swIGszYt3Jb19QhoTd8i5cWoRUpbN3iKOuOVnqqx27MoxempoJrYj7Cx8M0Gf6N-pbdEHEAJfllrzG4XGI-M9jUXwibSxQr9Psi8YvI0SM11VjfFAU3l7YRKh6jcTg5Rb-O~rvv062ZnVxRPwogvemkmkdt3LFvOMfrh3FkqciwaqDtsHPA0rzPoxQPurtUl2kYRxcrbc4iETL-a0bi92t9vnRAb4~O2uFbnW1mJhyeH55uNsak4IEogXOzPHup0HHkJXaZTGb8DGG5RyjLUdx1tJSHiv3PchwIO6FINIV2pAI8hwr~FDdJ3uwzJFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan CUSD 60 board voted May 27 to approve the district's 2025–26 school improvement plans after trustees raised concerns about inconsistent formatting, unclear documentation of family or community representation on planning committees and timelines that did not align with the metrics used in SMART goals.

Board member Miss Riddle said she would \"pass\" on the vote because of inconsistent formatting and approaches across plans. Miss Fabian, however, said she would vote yes but asked that schools include clearer documentation of family and community input — for example, listing forum or survey methods and naming family or community participants when the plans claim such input.

Trustees also pointed out timing mismatches in SMART goals. Several plans listed a June target date but used metrics measured earlier in the year (for instance, IAR and ACCESS testing in March or April), making it unclear how staff would use the intervening months to meet June targets. Miss Fabian asked that timelines be adjusted to align with the metric dates or use different end dates that allow sufficient time to act on the measured outcomes.

The board took a roll call vote after discussion; the motion passed with one pass recorded and the majority in favor. The administration did not remove the plans from consent but accepted the request that future submissions clarify committee membership and align metrics and timelines.","Trustees voted to approve the 2025–26 school improvement plans but several members said the plans used inconsistent formats, lacked transparent documentation of family and community input, and had timelines that mismatch stated metrics; the board approved the plans with those concerns on the record.",{"_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},6225505,"Waukegan board debates handbook language for look‑alike weapons, citing Illinois school code",374,5176000,5550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c&start=5176&end=5550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c/thumbnail_5176000.jpg","/articles/6225505/Illinois/Waukegan-board-debates-handbook-language-for-lookalike-weapons-citing-Illinois-school-code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225505-82403fdc4c47a77e9612846be55bc38b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097279&Signature=kbfyEJmsXEqMCgXvKZhpm~NB8twroYEPF2NZ7wStd1ipB9Scli2dTz7NmYQuG7E85r-JRdbG6E4-rkKJ16DK7mXsCJXYcJAlSdsoZgQFJGqTDaFLF26A8NM8A8r3F24e7mTOTSR1zmdpd8fcCKv~SNCssM9qEyveVpLRmwD6OvxjbEtqI9-eAovrmh5b1278fzfzctkaztjN8d-xs0hb~aONeWYpiKUSqnH8KH6206ZB~DyqNZTd~ai8ZvjSuppJP6bDYvntkol~0S~beWAV4-IClYgTRS2qXGK0t7vhS0VJkm9WkewdFV1vIL6kp6d4Ei6t~3yQxC9D7tPaTyqigg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At Tuesday's meeting, Waukegan CUSD 60 board members opened an extended discussion about student discipline for weapons and look‑alike firearms and asked administrators to clarify how proposed handbook language aligns with the Illinois School Code and district policy.

President Rodriguez introduced a staff proposal that would create a continuum for managing incidents involving look‑alike weapons — ranging from possession with no disruption to mandatory expulsion if a look‑alike is used or intended to cause bodily harm. He said the proposal is meant to bring \"consistency across buildings\" and to guide whether incidents should rise to an expulsion referral.

Several trustees pressed for legal clarity. One trustee said she had read the Illinois School Code and \"have a different interpretation\" and argued that some past incidents should have led to a modified‑expulsion discussion with the board. The administration noted the discipline policy (referenced in the meeting as policy 60‑40) calls for annual PTAC review and incorporation of recommended handbook changes.

Board members asked the administration to show the specific code language and to clarify how prior cases were handled. President Rodriguez said the board must know \"did it come to us, did it not come to us, are we consistent, are we not consistent.\" The administration replied it would take the board's input back to outreach and PTAC and use that feedback when drafting a first reading of the revised handbook.

No formal policy change or vote occurred Tuesday; the discussion will inform a first reading and a future formal vote when the handbook is brought back to the board.","Board members discussed whether district discipline language for look‑alike weapons should require mandatory expulsion versus a graduated response; the administration proposed a continuum and the board asked for clarity on how the language ties to district policy and Illinois law.",{"_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},6225510,"Waukegan schools outline summer program with nearly 3,000 seats, meal service and newcomer supports",600,3960000,4560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c&start=3960&end=4560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536848-3fd5847338fd152461895f7ac63afb2c/thumbnail_3960000.jpg","/articles/6225510/Illinois/Waukegan-schools-outline-summer-program-with-nearly-3000-seats-meal-service-and-newcomer-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225510-f9c1ec749ffb5be1954f037730fd7233/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097279&Signature=SGxv4dz72Lri~8dzClqwwUgd41NVakGtC0-~4gWJ7kMqn~-rGzf7clHAhRMouiolsJjva6sbmokjkwC4wvGC452k~t3SKt~z-aX9bUGbIGHa6QYO75XlW4X-vTu0ByREKQTgiWtOlTmrxA7NEKtYRT2g73cg3Lh6eO-z3nSv~otte3SIg1yJ~2BECj6jHQmazkg6Oq9L9tnRyOpR0cijBA188Ewx0CTvpq06Kp28NxIPHwSvAXBeELuc74EUDU91oSfkl9QVI5rXCVNRCMi~l1Ud2qjhSkmQcvhvjKXVxafdpjVB0qIJTGVJYPUbDmsDDitUcT8Tfwqs6KgcyZKMqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waukegan CUSD 60 officials told the school board Tuesday that Summer School 2025 will open June 3 with programs across 11 sites, breakfast and lunch available to students and community members, and separate tracks for promotion/retention, general summer instruction and newcomer services.

Superintendent Teresa Bosencia said the district had prioritized literacy, math and social‑emotional learning in summer plans and that transportation schedules and mailings would be finalized the week of May 27. Patty, a district staff presenter, told the board that \"our first day of summer school starts this coming Tuesday on June third\" and that professional development for summer staff would be held the day before.

The administration reported enrollment counts during the presentation: just under 1,500 students in preK–5, about 430 in middle school, and 1,003 in grades 9–12 as of the morning of the meeting, and said high‑school registration would remain open through May 30 to allow students to retake or recoup courses. The district said it would provide final enrollment figures after the May 30 cutoff.

Administrators described how elementary summer sites would be clustered to concentrate seats and staffing. For example, Carmen Buckner will host kindergarten through fifth grade students and will also take South‑side third graders who face potential retention so students remain with familiar school leaders and staff. Patty said clustering was designed so families would \"have familiar faces in the school.\"

Officials said sites include Lightfoot for preK; Harmon, Clearview, Cook, Glen Flora, Little Fort and Lyon for elementary; Juarez and Lewis for middle school; and AOEC and Brookside for high school. The district will not operate summer school on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

On meals and benefits, the district said breakfast and lunch will be served at all sites and that community members may access meals at those locations under the district's participation in the applicable summer feeding programs. Board member Miss Fabian asked whether nonstudents would be served; administrators said student‑age children (generally ages 3–18) are covered by the state program but other community feeding programs run year‑round and may be more broadly available. The district reminded families that qualifying students may receive a summer EBT card through the state's program and encouraged administrators to communicate that ahead of distribution so parents do not mistake the card for unsolicited mail.

Administrators also reviewed extended‑school‑year (ESY) services for students with IEPs and a differentiated newcomer program created by the bilingual/multicultural department, with grade‑level tailored supports. The district said it developed a custom summer report card and that elementary students will receive grades in language arts and math; middle and high school students will receive grades appropriate to their courses.

Board members asked for follow‑up details. Miss Hannah requested a breakdown of how many high‑school students are attending for credit recovery versus \"get ahead\" (acceleration) courses; the administration said it would provide those numbers. Miss Lindsey and others asked that final enrollment and transportation routes be shared after they are finalized. The presentation emphasized that invitations to summer programs were prioritized for students most likely to benefit, but principals can enroll additional students if seats remain.

Administrators closed by thanking operations, teaching and learning, bilingual and diverse learners staff for planning and logistics. The district urged families with summer questions or concerns to contact school leaders directly.

The board received the presentation; no formal vote was required.","District administrators detailed the scope, schedule and services for Summer School 2025, including sites, transportation, meal service, an extended‑school‑year program for IEPs and a newcomer track; enrollment stood at roughly 2,900 as of late May and officials said they will provide more granular data after May 30.","actionData","errors"]

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