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The board member said CDL will continue with interim co-superintendents and interim co-business officers for the 2025–26 school year and will begin searches for permanent roles in the coming months. The FY26 budget for the cooperative includes a 17% increase in tuition costs to member districts, a 9% increase in operations and maintenance contributions, and a 4.4% decrease in major medical insurance costs, the board member reported. The cooperative will continue reviewing long-term fiscal practices and may recommend changes to the joint articles of agreement.

The report was informational; no board action was taken by CHSD 128 on the cooperative’s finances during the June 23 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Regular Meeting of the D128 School Board","oneSentenceSummary","A board member reported that the cooperative referred to as CDL has identified financial concerns and will raise tuition and operations contributions for FY26; the cooperative will seek a permanent superintendent and CSBO next year.","taxTitle","CHSD 128, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74239,"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},6187080,"District rolls out AI guidelines for staff and students; board hears progress on electronic-access policy",101,2033000,2134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc&start=2033&end=2134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc/thumbnail_2033000.jpg","/articles/6187080/Illinois/District-rolls-out-AI-guidelines-for-staff-and-students-board-hears-progress-on-electronic-access-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187080-ba71def15eaaa32a52d5f2124b7a4514/orig.mp4?Expires=1775073412&Signature=A20GmxkAksXZ9l74xWdxqGhVr7m0ElOaX6hinXhNzewbzxrsgmsACReRVzXlgNXC~G-og-NCqsWHqWKhPw1mzypbsdbtdd4ejrXYqbIKxrxM4TunwDoDLCfSFQZp6wnkOBBx41Ccy8tK4swZUMI6Dsf1pE3cWh3G675y6bo~qnm6Muxi7ID1iUuzg4KYMf1Oz61h-GiqdckNWbqMvOPl8kcLnQZiLMBF2gWldaI9Dl7NBI~o4US~JZ7MaHPfgfFAbj8DW42OVsFhtn1Hke-T2RWjv8Pz09SdZppPgrkQqKdreXyt-JNAmCyCgzyEEl6arnTL~URrIwPZN4J4Aah6Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported on June 23 that Community High School District 128 convened a team of students and staff to draft guidance on ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence, and that the board will see those guidelines again as the district refines its electronic-access policy.

A staff presenter said the group—including teachers, staff and students—developed guidance aimed at allowing AI to assist academic and professional work while promoting responsible use. The presenter said the district intentionally avoided prescriptive rules tied to specific software or hardware, noting, “We don't try to pigeon ourselves into, you know, certain, software, certain hardware. We really try to, you know, allow if things grow over time and change.”

The presenter added that Illinois has not yet issued comprehensive statewide guidance and that the district used existing guidance from other levels and the expertise of local teachers and students to produce its own recommendations. The guidelines will be shared with staff and students before the school year and revisited as AI tools evolve.

Board members were directed to resources (a May presentation and slide deck posted to BoardDocs) for more detail. The items described were presented as discussion; no policy adoption occurred on June 23.","CHSD 128 staff told the board they convened a group of students and staff to develop ethical, responsible AI guidelines for classroom and professional use; the guidelines will be shared again with students and staff and revisited as state guidance evolves.",{"_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},6187084,"CHSD 128 board reviews Title IX–related policy language after Tennessee decision; first reading scheduled",227,1768000,1995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc&start=1768&end=1995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc/thumbnail_1768000.jpg","/articles/6187084/Illinois/CHSD-128-board-reviews-Title-IXrelated-policy-language-after-Tennessee-decision-first-reading-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187084-6fe5c06704861595a0db85dfa8067994/orig.mp4?Expires=1775073412&Signature=Plzx4WnqLzFFmZtOi0IF8Hbh2CtdljaDAg1jtfg4ol-8eL-w34durp5-HY67aVJYTcY-w15c6ht3yyEBrXVjCCLxACOzQm7CgW5ED6JdRRurksx4FK5ZgdNdEr39RlDO2K8he2khk-VECzVm0-DMHQxCuYlsmmEVK9To0DWRuBLh26lhor880dc1b4Klt1gQXiigGG6QRUNe5cq2tBXTGlooW6N~V7Mb16ex~OmBg~GWXJfjt3jDBILyXkFxZ0gQeynFpc-RTk~M~nl9opxntNVAO3ykrsK8yBVPUNHx0bqgNHdJKyR2zmPVcDmQn43Yfiiv8nDWMl~yBknKBqEWzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community High School District 128 board members discussed changes to several policies related to Title IX investigations at their June 23 meeting after the speaker said a Tennessee decision required the district to revert to prior procedures.

A staff presenter explained the district’s policies had been aligned with recent Title IX regulations that streamlined certain procedures. After the Tennessee decision, the presenter said the district is reverting to the earlier approach, which affects notification requirements, investigator roles and the sequence for reporting findings. The presenter explained: “...the process takes a lot longer to conduct a Title IX investigation, in that anyone that is involved in the investigation has to be notified. In writing, there are certain people that are the only ones that could be an investigator.”

Board members were told the policy language change ties into many cross-referenced policies and that administrators will need refreshers on investigation steps before the next school year. The policies were offered as first readings; they will return to committee and then to the board for a second reading and possible adoption next month.

No formal policy adoption occurred on June 23; the board’s action was an acknowledgment of first readings and a direction to continue review through the usual policy-adoption process.","Board members discussed changes to district Title IX–related policies following a court decision in Tennessee that required reverting to earlier Title IX procedures; the items were presented as first readings and will return for second readings next month.",{"_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},6187090,"Parent urges board to prioritize Vernon Hills High School aquatics facility maintenance",134,897000,1031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc&start=897&end=1031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6187090/Illinois/Parent-urges-board-to-prioritize-Vernon-Hills-High-School-aquatics-facility-maintenance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187090-9ddf8c16fdf618882278e63335621b68/orig.mp4?Expires=1775073412&Signature=VslmuFSZtKgydIoXtk7wgVCckw~vOkAfM7OzKsOZjjgcqtIWxK7WdM8uOiCutxxi7Eiv0rfUPoFM6rYhapHxPQKrTEuXexZs6eYSiJ2pehH7V5NSZbcr2SXy0J8aLC0JbOFp1nMJwALnnCHPWG-qi9sr7EELRRHH7HS7xMUf3ii6W9JDTFeCX2IYtHrU1Cg--JRZ9gU7Q3pOsq1jN7FApnzj0ZEat2zEiN3g8~BcQdSa89rONHsvAC~mg6FUgwh4wpeYU6Zw3Eo-qzknFVYEEE4o9hQhg~Xh1JC-5GkGJB5~7DNx5nKn4zbf4aF5C3Xaq5Rjpz3QEQ3Z-H65uHRhfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A parent urged the Community High School District 128 Board of Education on June 23 to prioritize the Vernon Hills High School aquatics facility and to gather input from district staff before making decisions about pool use.

Speaking during the invitation for public comment, a parent who identified themselves as a community member said they were not an elected official and asked the board to “determine what's in the best interest of our district finances, our athletic programming, and equity of opportunity to support our students.” The speaker recommended the board consult specific staff: “Talk to Mister Dan Stanley about the state of our facilities and finances,” and “Loop in our 2 athletic directors, mister Woods at LHS and mister Cooper here at VHHS starting next week, and, doctor Young and, of course, doctor Schaeffer when he takes up his position next week.”

The commenter referenced a recent HVAC failure that affected the pool and warned against delaying maintenance until a “sudden catastrophe” forces an expensive repair that diverts funds from other projects. They also named Jim Pardon as the head of aquatics at VHHS and said he could best explain the program’s needs.

The board did not take formal action on the pool during the meeting; the remarks were recorded as part of the public-comment period and the speaker asked the board to gather staff input and to consider equity and financial impacts before making future decisions.","A parent urged the CHSD 128 board to consult facilities and athletics staff before making decisions about Vernon Hills High School pool use, citing recent HVAC damage and equity concerns for 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},6187094,"Community High School District 128 adopts $119 million FY26 budget, approves audit and other finance actions",103,1636000,1739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc&start=1636&end=1739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071889-8d04480ebaa61a23ba300257b47f77fc/thumbnail_1636000.jpg","/articles/6187094/Illinois/Community-High-School-District-128-adopts-119-million-FY26-budget-approves-audit-and-other-finance-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187094-134c297f82f295d40551adf75a99b673/orig.mp4?Expires=1775073412&Signature=UXwMtg~cA2RcEZBV~PlW575M82sxQMeGAOeUIJjzSCRchzRQBVF0sFGiEnJgmpQlOFMQS195lD1PPskI~qeTQ~disCi0SSpK~m8bL3rkKMsRozjMp60eX~wuAPyUHiARMl1tZoafJnk~xanDQD0V0KSWZA2CQE9Ihr5k1bV30wbn7~pZZEvb-uY6t4w8adih6pZD~Opqg7nF6J7RTf~-aAGjZuWgmVx1dYi0yUR4C4H8L6ImTYLPRgVHBRV8Fjra7J3Y3oSsdHKiu75daGlnv1po4QhkpArQ6L-HENgxut~Y1udX3fs-MGPJukPrg0AFrO6ojNxTcOmf-~zOI3Xeaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community High School District 128’s Board of Education adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget and approved multiple finance-related items during its June 23 meeting.

The board voted to adopt a $119,000,000 total budget for FY26, with an operating budget of about $109,000,000 and roughly $9,600,000 earmarked as a placeholder for capital projects. Dan (district staff member) summarized those figures, saying, “The total budget is 119,000,000. The operating budget is 109, so we have about 9,600,000.0 in there, for capital projects.”

The board also approved an audit engagement with Miller Cooper for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $62,500. Dan told the board the engagement includes a single audit because of the district’s federal revenue level and other reporting requirements.

Other finance actions approved by roll call vote included:
- Transfer of funds from unused student-activity accounts into active club accounts, per Illinois administrative code; the board approved the list presented by staff.
- Reaffirmation of the district’s authorized depositories and investment managers—Libertyville Bank and Trust, Pima Financial Network, and Fifth Third Securities—to continue handling checking, investing, and long-term investments.
- Approval of the Illinois Association of School Boards annual membership dues for 2025–26 in the amount of $10,727.

Board members also cleared several personnel items that were not part of the consent agenda and approved three educational-tour requests submitted after committee review. All motions passed on roll call votes.

At the meeting the district presented an operational funds expenditure report required by a new state law that asks districts to calculate fund-balance ratios; Dan said the district is not near the 2.5-times threshold and therefore does not need to develop a reduction plan at this time.

Actions and votes recorded in the meeting packet show the budget adoption motion passed with board members voting in favor and one absence recorded; the audit engagement and other finance motions passed by roll call as presented.","The CHSD 128 Board of Education on June 23 adopted a $119 million fiscal year 2026 budget and approved several related financial actions, including a $62,500 audit engagement, transfers of dormant student-activity funds and reaffirmation of authorized depositories.","actionData","errors"]

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