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Board opposes Glenview's petition to leave True North cooperative after extended discussion of financial and procedural risks

5842435 · February 14, 2025
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After a lengthy discussion about cooperative finances, bylaws and the potential fiscal impact on remaining members, the Deerfield 109 Board voted to oppose Glenview District 34's petition to withdraw from the True North Educational Cooperative 804. The vote passed with five ayes and two abstentions.

The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board of Education voted Feb. 13 to oppose Glenview School District 34's petition to withdraw from the True North Educational Cooperative 804.

Superintendent Mr. Simic told the board the cooperative's bylaws and membership rules mean a single district's withdrawal can create a cascade of fiscal effects; he estimated a $45,000 to $46,000 immediate first-year effect for Deerfield if a member leaves, and said the petition was likely to proceed…

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