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Ray Albin introduced the team and noted the championship concluded after the school year. Coach Matt Thompson said the title has been “quite a whirlwind,” adding, “you wake up and you watch another video of the same event from a different angle.” The board and the crowd applauded players and coaching staff; a number of coaches and players were called forward to receive certificates.

In her superintendent’s report, Interim co-superintendent Becky Nelson read a note of thanks from Dan Lee, assistant executive director of the Illinois High School Association, for the district’s role in hosting parts of the 2025 boys tennis finals and congratulated Special Olympics athletes who competed at the Illinois State Summer Games. Nelson and Ray Lechner were publicly thanked by the board for serving as co-interim superintendents during the school year; Nelson closed her remarks by thanking the board and community for the opportunity to serve.

No board action was required for the recognition items; the honors and reports were recorded during the meeting’s communications and superintendent report segments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Regular Meeting of the D128 School Board with Audio Description","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized Libertyville High School's 2025 4A baseball state champions and heard a superintendent report that included IHSA thanks for hosting state tennis finals and Special Olympics results; the board also publicly thanked interim co-superintendents Becky Nelson and Ray Lechner.","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},6187076,"Parent urges board to prioritize Vernon Hills High aquatics facility repairs, calls for wider consultation",125,871000,996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a&start=871&end=996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a/thumbnail_871000.jpg","/articles/6187076/Illinois/Parent-urges-board-to-prioritize-Vernon-Hills-High-aquatics-facility-repairs-calls-for-wider-consultation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187076-5bcbb2b69368d67065c6081dc1a91677/orig.mp4?Expires=1775060262&Signature=aysp2ULX02IIX8qR7attgKI9txIqIvupi9NHZJbmSyP3W7b14-0~EJXf7zJ7nAYEYvo6ybQQ2kHeQyGDSbCk0gHAQUQkYEi8qQYhowp7H3UanmYljS3Fo6rjp7Vvu7AiZzZ2Zzp~McpO-~1wwFKFACg02x0Ts-jjigVp6puh6k~Q0C5qlZye4LNcsDWWE4OlicK8snHLPSyxsCFGThcJ3PxY09YAHW~nxYv19I88Dx57Vprwtk7ub8OuX2gQ7X3bViJglT9NorNyRZZ6fadEslBWXwUMOLf4A9JK0l2F33WOveENhqxC~lsrwCGyZj-pSjZ8n66xxGyXNQMcmQx0pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment portion of the June 23 meeting, parent Gwen Janssen urged the board to consult district staff and athletic leaders about the condition and use of the Vernon Hills High School aquatics facility.

Janssen told trustees, “I just hope that you look to determine what's in the best interest of our district finances, our athletic programming, and equity of opportunity to support our students.” She asked the board to “talk to mister Dan Stanley about the state of our facilities and finances and what we can and should be doing to protect our valuable but aging aquatics facility,” and to loop in “mister Jim Pardon, the head of aquatics at VHHS,” the two athletic directors and the incoming superintendent.

Janssen said the concern is driven in part by a recent HVAC failure above the pool that caused a “sudden catastrophe” and required expensive work; she asked the board to gather input from people who know the facilities and programming so decisions protect students and district finances.

The board did not take action during the meeting; Janssen’s remarks were recorded during the public comment period and the board acknowledged the request.","At the June 23 meeting, parent Gwen Janssen urged trustees to consult athletic staff and facilities administrators about aging aquatics facilities at Vernon Hills High School and to prioritize equitable access and financial oversight.",{"_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},6187081,"District 128 develops internal AI guidelines for students and staff; board to review as part of policy first reading",264,1973000,2237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a&start=1973&end=2237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a/thumbnail_1973000.jpg","/articles/6187081/Illinois/District-128-develops-internal-AI-guidelines-for-students-and-staff-board-to-review-as-part-of-policy-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187081-ca3025bac7a9db7bb8e4b5f7ae423a6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775060262&Signature=GP~Rwl1aF-0F5l8C2uriWsl0B64bQUIBUEIcAkGz44bloXJG345NDgGnqZ5sbQZQggp4Pg9chSKJ4NSwKC3ScRbGMVrWnvTrMb-vcHFZ-hJgZblKIcNianDraHw7sPB4V3ihjD2naM3fyNbn-ezb6SGdQlR83q4Qdh7sJT2dMldpY3djbdPzLOloj35PF-Zq0B~i5cKRuCexrDj6jWUoVr3HbhYfBSKwIOgOmY-jFcQGxkGp9sVQirFyxUc5Jf8b21WRlvtlfHvlFCDguphSdssqCh6FgnP0e6qmPZPvlKkz4InYzWA0yJqLR0u34FXy2pC0cyVuCIY1nJk8B5UaAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members received an update on district work to draft guidance for student and staff use of artificial intelligence and electronic resources. Brian Kelly (staff member) described a convened group of students and staff that drafted the guidance.

Kelly said the group aimed to prepare practical, technology-neutral guidance rather than tying rules to specific software or hardware. “One of the things that we found we found was that we were kinda waiting on some more guidance from the state ... but their recommendations were gonna be slow coming,” he said. He added the district’s goal is to promote “ethical and responsible use.”

The board treated the AI guidance as part of a group of policy updates on a first reading; members were told the guidance will be shared again with students and staff and revisited as AI evolves. Trustees were also directed to the May presentation by administrators for additional background materials.","District staff told trustees on June 23 that a team of students, teachers and administrators drafted internal guidelines for ethical AI use; the guidance will be presented again and revisited as AI evolves.",{"_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},6187086,"Board discusses Title IX policy revisions after Tennessee decision; policies return to prior investigation framework for now",214,1745000,1959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a&start=1745&end=1959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a/thumbnail_1745000.jpg","/articles/6187086/Illinois/Board-discusses-Title-IX-policy-revisions-after-Tennessee-decision-policies-return-to-prior-investigation-framework-for-now","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187086-9979cb475b37d5289b3fa7a9a6412f1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775060262&Signature=LFWInbybW0YC6xy9Mnlsvi-zEXVd35VY3ltTa7H2VcmP41eVz9btcWnhoeTwEYvuksr11wu0tNgfofZbWNVv80mzmaE-Jotmtt~B0SElR0lkLSVwnUrE2ZuLadurd3e9dwhzBkNRv77hHAt~-nLXG4U-xIkxXPrps-vPnkJAxiPMvTtT3b8P1FWwA9HnJEJq3rIEAXw-DLKKgsSwhuUC2CMc-73gmyQ~fx5qjKc7-oF3Kp7ZCSQErKER38bEPFWPp3KuRL75yoFHKJnFR6H98UZXEjGqRQp9TK2HLUhkgQU-S~HqUH1QYft31SqFv1sclNtUsp7nC~qS9TgQ4qPLdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members held a first reading of several policy updates that reflect changes to how the district handles Title IX harassment investigations after recent legal developments. Nina Austin asked for context, and Brian Kelly (staff member) explained the operational impact.

Brian Kelly (staff member) said the changes revert district procedures to an earlier investigatory framework and described roles and notice requirements: “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.” He said investigators report to building administrators and that the superintendent serves as the appellate official.

Kelly said the district had previously adopted a streamlined process under new Title IX regulations, but the Tennessee decision required a return to the prior protocols. “So when the Tennessee decision came down, it basically reversed for us, it reversed our policy on how we investigate matters,” he said. Kelly told the board the procedural changes will require refreshed training for administrators before the school year starts.

The board took no final action; members acknowledged this was the first reading and that the updated policy language will return to committee and to the full board for a second reading and possible adoption next month.","At a June 23 meeting, the District 128 board held a first reading of policy language tied to Title IX investigations, with staff saying the district will revert to earlier procedures following a recent Tennessee decision affecting federal Title IX regulations.",{"_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},6187091,"District 128 adopts $119 million FY26 budget; board approves audit, fund transfers and banking partners",183,1616000,1799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a&start=1616&end=1799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5071891-ea073e19e1d57cd4f27bca221ae9615a/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6187091/Illinois/District-128-adopts-119-million-FY26-budget-board-approves-audit-fund-transfers-and-banking-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187091-14dfd8a400cd2a0607bedd47e7dac8d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775060262&Signature=UcRO0sOES6fJX5Uk8aB6xDyQIvmfunSCOxXYTe7QSHYM1gI6fvjcumGrxa0eFCNxe7PDYmMJUsH5LJAJPiEWTCAnWC2aLK0CTMQIQDQ5Pr2slv3dJ3hAIFYpM7GSZS4qzJLNIgiuU0bBeiKRGT8gABMYeAbzP11GuuPaAHtIBDMYbiyda4bgKY5oakpvvAhFAAPkah3xZDmMtaUQMiepCSDFaQKXjtUx~lNkRpVUMtFbLDPxrsYdOnHBtOyPOLWBJi~8V0J60AIc~sVW4PUWZ74EkFYUDK9KqrjUtnVfjukf1qcfjmIamWV22pY8ra6bpwWwm10UAsNFZ1KhyTCeww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community High School District 128's Board of Education adopted a $119 million fiscal year 2026 budget at its June 23 meeting and approved several related financial actions, including an audit engagement and student activity fund transfers.

Board member Lisa Hessel moved to adopt the FY26 budget; the motion passed on a roll call vote with Board members Raul Deshmukh, Lisa Hessel, Middleish Kotwal, West Poland, Nina Austin and Jim Batson recorded as voting “aye.” Dan (staff member) summarized the budget, 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 capital amount was described as a placeholder for projects that may be required pending life-safety reviews.

The board also approved an engagement with Miller Cooper to audit fiscal year 2025. Dan (staff member) said of the audit package, “So the total would be 62,500.” The board approved the FY25 auditing engagement with Miller Cooper in that amount.

Separately, trustees approved the transfer of old or unused student activity account balances into current club accounts. Dan (staff member) explained that Illinois administrative code requires board approval for such transfers and that the transfers primarily consolidate long-dormant accounts into active programs.

The board reaffirmed its list of authorized depositories and investment managers, naming Libertyville Bank and Trust for checking accounts, Pima Financial Network for some investments and Fifth Third Securities for long-term investing. The board also approved annual membership dues to the Illinois Association of School Boards in the amount of $10,727.

Board members were reminded that the FY26 budget cover sheet requires signature by every member who voted. The board chair noted that committee work on next year’s budget will increase involvement by newer trustees in the next budget cycle.

Items presented to the board but not requiring immediate action included an operational funds expenditure report produced under a new state requirement for districts with very large fund balances; the district reported it is not near the 250% threshold and therefore has no mandated corrective plan.","Community High School District 128 on June 23 adopted a $119 million fiscal year 2026 budget, approved a $62,500 audit engagement for FY25, authorized transfers of old student activity funds and reaffirmed its list of banking and investment partners.","actionData","errors"]

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