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Planning committee to bring ISBE waiver petition, FCC cybersecurity pilot, flight‑simulator donation and construction bids to April meeting
Summary
The Planning and Development Committee will forward several items to the full Rockford Public Schools Board for action at the April 15, 2025 meeting, including a public‑hearing resolution to petition ISBE for a publication waiver, acceptance of an FCC cybersecurity pilot award, a donated flight simulator and multiple construction IFBs.
The Planning and Development Committee reviewed several administrative items and will present them to the full Board of Education for action at the April 15, 2025 regular meeting.
Administration asked the board to approve a resolution to hold a public hearing on May 20, 2025, to seek a waiver from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) of the School Code requirement to publish a summary of the annual statement of affairs. Administration said the district currently posts the full statement online and that an approved waiver would be valid for five years and could save “in excess of $3,500 to $5,000” annually in publication fees.
The committee also reviewed the district’s…
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