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Why it matters: Chronic absenteeism affects learning, school culture and long‑term student outcomes. The ROE said regular attendance is the first step; engagement and supports keep students in school.

What the ROE reported: Jordan Eccleston, professional learning supervisor, said the ROE works with teachers, MTSS teams and administrators to set attendance goals, implement personalized attendance campaigns, provide data‑tracking tools and increase family engagement. The ROE serves nine unit districts in the region and coordinates networks so schools can share practices.

Seminars and resources: The ROE and the juvenile justice committee are sponsoring a four‑part seminar series starting Oct. 23 at Elgin Community College; registration is posted at kaneroe.org and the first session is free. Committee members and attendees asked about district‑level data and causes; ROE staff said reasons vary by district but include socioeconomic barriers, health concerns, caregiving responsibilities and lingering pandemic habits.

Discussion vs. decision: The ROE presentation was informational; no committee motion or directive was recorded. Committee members asked for comparative data with neighboring counties and for district‑level breakdowns; staff offered to supply that information and noted each district runs different campaigns.

Ending: The committee thanked ROE staff and noted the seminar series as a forthcoming community resource.

Speakers
- Jordan Eccleston — professional learning supervisor, Kane County Regional Office of Education
- John (presenter/ROE representative) — Regional Office of Education (introduced Jordan)
- Greg Greif — committee member (asked follow‑up questions)
- Jared Lewis — committee member (requested district data)

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Why it matters: Public commenters and at least two committee members argued that a proclamation is reserved for matters of significant public importance, not awards conferred by a paid vendor to a paying client. Supporters said the treasurer’s investment decisions produced substantial revenue for taxpayers.

What happened: Denise Theobald told the committee she opposed a proclamation because CashFest only awards paying clients and Kane County had already paid the firm roughly $149,000 for investment consulting; she called the proclamation inappropriate. Brian Anderson and Treasurer Chris Lawson defended the contract and results, with Lawson describing RFP work and saying the county realized what he characterized as millions in gains and improved returns. During a roll call the proclamation vote failed, with recorded ‘‘no’’ votes from Lewis and Tepe, ‘‘yes’’ from Young and a ‘‘no’’ from Sanchez; the clerk summarized the outcome as three no’s and two yes’s.

Numbers and claims in the record: Public and county speakers offered several quantitative claims during the discussion: Lawson said the treasurer’s office is collecting about $1,600,000,000 on schedule and attributed roughly $47,000,000 in accumulative revenue gains to the county’s use of 3 Plus 1 tools. The transcript records a fee figure for the consultant in public comment as $149,000 and other figures offered by supporters that the program generated $47.6 million or similar amounts; these speaker‑provided numbers are preserved as reported in the transcript.

Discussion vs. decision: The committee debated optics and fairness. Supporters emphasized measurable returns to taxpayers; critics emphasized conflict‑of‑interest risk and fairness in issuing proclamations for elected officials. The committee’s roll call resulted in the proclamation not moving forward to the full board agenda.

Ending: The committee placed other reports on file and adjourned. No additional ethics investigation or formal referral was recorded in the meeting minutes for the proclamation matter.

Speakers
- Denise Theobald — resident (public comment opposing proclamation)
- Brian Anderson — resident (public comment supporting proclamation)
- Chris Lawson — Kane County treasurer
- Greg Greif — committee member (comment in favor)
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Residents and some elected officials said the comments have made transgender people in Kane County feel unsafe. \"You stated, and I quote, 'a culture of death exists within the LGBTQ community,'\" said Sue Sokolinski, a resident, quoting remarks she attributed to David Young. \"Those statements are shockingly abhorrent and unworthy of an elected official.\"

Why it matters: multiple speakers said elected officials should protect all residents and that public vilification of a protected group can increase risk to that group and undermine trust in government. Jackson Diamond, who identified themself as a transgender parent and clinical psychologist, told the committee the remarks contribute to higher suicide risk and urged immediate removal of Young, citing state statutes and the county ethics ordinance.

What speakers said: Jordan Mann opened public comment by urging restraint in tone but then criticized Young for what Mann called \"misinformation\" and \"divisive speech.\" Tricia Miller and Paula Merrington cited data they said showed a small share of mass shooters are transgender and noted that transgender people are disproportionately victims of violence; Merrington asked Young to apologize or resign. Michael Linder, a Kane County board member who spoke as a private citizen, said using a murder to \"magnify hatred\" is wrong and urged focus on the board's business.

Legal and ethical claims: Jackson Diamond referenced criminal and civil statutes while urging removal, saying Young’s remarks constituted official misconduct and violated the Illinois Human Rights Act and the county ethics code. They cited the transcript’s wording: \"official misconduct under 7 20 ILCS 5 slash 33 dash 3\" and \"Illinois Human Rights Act 7 7 5 ILCS 5\" (as stated in public comment). The transcript records no formal complaint filed or formal board action taken during the meeting on those claims.

David Young responded from the podium, defending his right to speak as a county citizen and reiterating concerns he said he has about voter registration and signature verification. He also said he would ask the clerk’s office further questions about the voter-roll process.

Discussion vs. decision: The meeting record shows extended public comment and a response from Young but no motion, vote or board directive to investigate or discipline Young was introduced at the Sept. 18 session. Several callers explicitly called for removal or resignation; no formal removal action was proposed or taken during the meeting.

Context and next steps: Commenters said the board’s tolerance for Young’s remarks, evidenced by a lack of interruption or formal rebuke during prior meetings, is part of the problem. Residents said they may pursue formal complaints under state or county codes, but the transcript does not record any such filings at the meeting.

Ending: The committee continued with its agenda after public comment; the transcript does not show further board follow-up on the calls for resignation during that meeting.

Speakers
- Jordan Mann — resident
- Tricia Miller — resident
- Kayna (Kayna) Clark — resident, Batavia volunteer
- Paula Merrington — resident
- Jackson Diamond — resident (they/them), transgender community member and clinical psychologist
- Sue Sokolinski — resident
- Michael Linder — Kane County board member (spoke as a private citizen)
- Mavis Bates — resident
- David Young — Kane County board member

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