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Board approves three‑year athletic-training contract; one board member discloses family tie
Summary
The board approved a three‑year athletic training agreement with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI). A board member disclosed a family relationship to the provider and said they would recuse from the vote.
Libertyville — The board approved a three‑year agreement with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) to provide athletic training services at Libertyville High School, Vernon Hills High School, or both as specified in the contract.
District staff discussed market changes in athletic training and said it is harder to secure long‑term trainer commitments, which contributed to a three‑year contract term. Staff noted rate increases but described the agreement as competitive relative to current market conditions and explained the term length aligns with provider availability.
During discussion a board member disclosed a family connection: “I just wanna disclose that my daughter‑in‑law works for Illinois Bone and Joint, so I probably won't be voting on that,” the board member said. The disclosure was noted during committee discussion and recorded at the regular meeting; the board approved the contract at the July 28 meeting.
Staff said the district previously used different providers at each school and that consolidation efforts in earlier years led to varying experiences; the new contract reflects a market‑driven approach to term length and provider selection.
The contract was brought forward after legal review and will be administered by the athletics and business offices; the board recorded the vote at its regular meeting.
