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Deerfield 109 board authorizes petition to withdraw from True North cooperative, sets July 1, 2026 target
Summary
The board approved a resolution authorizing Deerfield School District 109 to petition the True North Educational Cooperative for withdrawal effective July 1, 2026. The vote carried with one abstention; staff described next‑year operations as unchanged and discussed notice periods and student placement contingencies.
The Deerfield School District 109 board voted on June 17 to authorize a petition to withdraw from the True North Educational Cooperative 804, targeting an effective withdrawal date of July 1, 2026. The motion passed in roll call with most board members voting aye and one abstention.
Board President (identified in the meeting by role) told the meeting that he has been appointed by the district to represent Deerfield 109 on the True North Leadership Council and said he would abstain from the vote to balance his leadership role with district interests. During the roll call, board members recorded as voting aye included Miss Joyce, Mr. Murev,…
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