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Alumna and parent urges District 200 to adopt enforceable special‑education communication policy
Summary
Christine Marie Waters, an alumna and parent, told the board District 200 needs a written, enforceable communication policy for special‑education families, timely year‑round updates, clearer residency verification and restorative practices to rebuild trust.
OAK PARK, Ill. — During public comment at the Oak Park and River Forest Board of Education meeting Aug. 21, alumna and parent Christine Marie Waters urged the district to adopt a written and enforceable communication policy for special‑education families, saying the absence of clear communication "is not a neutral act" and can cause harm.
Waters, who identified herself as an OPRF alumna and parent, told the board she is speaking from personal experience advocating for her current student. She asked the board to adopt a year‑round policy that ensures timely updates, including during the summer, and to establish…
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