District cites PRESS policy update amid Title IX compliance concerns; no policy change mandated

At the Sept. 10 meeting, a district staff member gave an update on PRESS policy recommendations and Title IX compliance. "Plainfield 202, we, subscribe to the, Illinois Association of School Boards Policy Reference Education Subscription Service or PRESS," the staff member said, explaining that PRESS periodically issues recommended policy updates driven by state and federal changes.

The staff member told the board that "there's been some community concern related to losing federal funding if Plainfield 202 is not compliant with Title 9 regulations," and that the district is reviewing PRESS updates to avoid actions that could threaten federal funding. The speaker emphasized that the district is not mandated to adopt PRESS recommendations, calling them guidance that districts use to align local policies with state and federal developments.

Why it matters: Title IX is a federal statute governing sex discrimination in education; shifts in federal interpretation can carry enforcement or funding implications. The district said it will monitor recommendations and align policies as necessary to reduce risk to federal funds.

Board action: the transcript records an informational update; no formal motion or policy adoption appears in the recorded segment.

Ending: Staff provided a routine policy-subscription update and flagged community concern about federal compliance. The transcript does not show specific policy language changes or a board vote on PRESS-derived policy updates.