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The board read a resolution citing 105 ILCS 5/10‑22.6 of the Illinois School Code and board policy 7:190 when moving to expel \"student number 8\" for violations related to alcohol, unlawful drugs or conduct that disrupts the school environment. The board approved the expulsion by roll call vote, 7–0. The resolution stated that if the student completes an accredited drug counseling program, the student may return for the 2026–27 school year and would be administratively placed upon return.

The board also voted to place \"student number 9\" at Oak Ridge School under the regional safe schools program (statutory citation read in the meeting). The motion described prohibited conduct including use of an electronic device to share or possess indecent visual depictions and other behavior that disrupts the educational environment. The placement motion passed on roll call, 6–0–1 (one abstention recorded by board member LaMarca).

In personnel action, the board adopted a resolution suspending an employee identified as Alexis J. Johnson without pay for three days for a violation of the DESA negotiated agreement (inappropriate workplace behavior). The suspension was approved 7–0; the resolution directed the assistant superintendent of human resources to set the suspension dates.

Separately, Deputy Superintendent Mark Wetzel introduced Dr. Joseph Prezbella (presented as Joe Przabella in the meeting) as the district's new director of school safety and security. Wetzel summarized Prezbella's law‑enforcement and campus safety background, including prior roles at Northeastern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University and teaching at Kishwaukee College. The board did not record a separate vote for the director announcement during the public session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 10, 2025 - Board of Education - Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the June 10 meeting the board approved an expulsion, an administrative placement, and a three‑day unpaid suspension for an employee; the board also introduced its new director of school safety and security.","taxTitle","CUSD 300, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",13066,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199055,"Board approves display of proposed Tier‑2 materials for three targeted elementary schools; ESL high‑school materials set for public review",265,2775000,3040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3841215-e383266396a30a718a96c3b1bf283898&start=2775&end=3040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3841215-e383266396a30a718a96c3b1bf283898/thumbnail_2775000.jpg","/articles/6199055/Illinois/Board-approves-display-of-proposed-Tier2-materials-for-three-targeted-elementary-schools-ESL-highschool-materials-set-for-public-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199055-e8a723b95e3f32eada8d75187501e59a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775241365&Signature=AdB-w52QVGcsRCsxf~XPTdcsQZcT3gvhnDoudZkbwZs8~dqyW96EtN9B3XGX5wGWVdpnR4I3ArTDQD3TMoar9deOh7UBryG80uSyWxsPSdtOCrvuoG~xwpY9eorr-8DhBafF-gT4Q~e22CrPbzJC3QgHJCNtqk0mhBVZ~2WnPDuUAzqce0nZadpIQoZ9NzG~Q1fcS6Ypat3r~xOZ58GfcgcnH3um9q2c0JOQN7Uen0X3ufYUvT778H0rc2ubRGNAgWd1vG7okUW-G~r6oXOvU7r4M7zn28r2hoZ~GXifHYluYoW~KkyuPcihgUFXMn2Q1N-Yyx6wLYZ2NX944fPl5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Unit School District 300 board members voted June 10 to approve the public display of proposed supplemental Tier‑2 instructional materials for three targeted elementary schools and heard a separate recommendation to place a high‑school ESL curriculum on public display.

Assistant Superintendent for Title I schools Jorge Almodovar presented an item recommending two Tier‑2 programs to address foundational skill gaps identified in Lakewood, Parkview and Perry elementary schools. The district teams recommended the 95% Group Literacy Intervention System for reading and Zaner‑Bloser Kickstart Number Sense for math. Almodovar said both materials were vetted through a multi‑tier review process that included district leadership, technology staff and site‑based teacher teams.

The board approved a motion to display the proposed supplemental materials for public review by roll call, 7–0. Almodovar said the district plans to bring a request for formal purchase approval to the board on June 24. The presenters stated the purchases would be fully funded through Title I: $87,429 for the literacy materials and $74,617 for the math materials.

Separately, the district recommended Engage from Vista Higher Learning as the instructional resource for ESL 3 at the high‑school level. Staff recommended placing Engage on public display for 30 days and seeking final board adoption July 22. The total cost for Engage was presented as $25,790 and would be covered by the district textbook budget.

No board member called for additional discussion on the items during the June 10 meeting. The approved display action allows the district to collect public comment during the required review periods before final adoption votes.","The board voted to display proposed supplemental Tier‑2 literacy and math materials for Lakewood, Parkview and Perry elementary schools and staff recommended an ESL high‑school curriculum for 30‑day public review; purchases will be funded with Title I and textbook budgets.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199060,"CUSD 300 board gets update on Hanover Research study of student cell‑phone policies",522,2425000,2947000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3841215-e383266396a30a718a96c3b1bf283898&start=2425&end=2947","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3841215-e383266396a30a718a96c3b1bf283898/thumbnail_2425000.jpg","/articles/6199060/Illinois/CUSD-300-board-gets-update-on-Hanover-Research-study-of-student-cellphone-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199060-29970d121dcf9003348d2b47ea449ae8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775241365&Signature=JjN43kuc4ZSNyjxj4KEJepW1w5gE-jF6QpCe2aaZ6mGuKQkZDIoaOYtzX4M3n-Xj-tVxkv8-fWPG5hfid94hzJ9MDLD-3awKMAzZRHMDyAwtoYsZEtlK-1ZYbmYwQCOyK-RTBevj~rhWLOx7xH4xvsqBu3WfpcG3jGddd~T5f03HoClmXSZL98ith-uARa2r70XkE5LW~5-ef1m2C7pAfD8n069bmObF1dpFWzhBwRrejSfKtyvo2D9LrHjPGr2xofaauyV1PiaNtqdM1O0cFp-F2OsV8p~w-D-329ncWAau9uSv0drPIanQLH1i~GmAsdjmZesq9A2xVOiLV156YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Unit School District 300 board members received an interim update June 10 on a district‑commissioned Hanover Research study of student cell‑phone usage and stakeholder views.

The presentation, led by Deputy Superintendent Mark Wetzel and Patty Schmidt, executive director of school improvement and accountability, described the project as an information‑gathering effort rather than a recommendation. \"Tonight's presentation is intended to serve as an overview and progress update,\" Wetzel said, noting the district will share final analysis and any recommendations at a future meeting.

The study seeks to document current usage patterns among students in grades 4–12, awareness of existing policies, and stakeholder attitudes toward potential policy changes. Hanover collected feedback from parents, students, staff and community members through two online surveys and a series of virtual focus groups. Survey administration ran Jan. 17–Feb. 7 and nearly 12,000 responses were recorded, the presenters said. Focus groups were held March 4–April 29; parental consent was required for student participants.

Schmidt said Hanover is analyzing open‑ended survey comments and focus‑group notes; the district will incorporate those findings into a final report. \"These items will be shared at a future meeting once the full analysis is complete and any potential recommendations are developed,\" she said.

District staff also told the board they are monitoring related discussions at the state level that could affect how schools implement or enforce cell‑phone policies.

The board did not take action on policy changes at the June 10 meeting; presenters described next steps as continued analysis and preparation of recommendations for a future board session.","District leaders presented an interim overview of a Hanover Research study of cell‑phone use and stakeholder perceptions; full analysis and recommendations will be presented later this year.","actionData","errors"]

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CUSD 300 board gets update on Hanover Research study of student cell‑phone policies