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Northbrook SD 28 board votes to begin study of withdrawal from True North cooperative
Summary
The District 28 board approved a resolution to notify the True North cooperative of its intent to study withdrawal; district officials said services will continue while districts plan a three-year off-ramp and consider a restructured cooperative.
The Northbrook SD 28 Board of Education on June 24 approved a resolution to notify the True North special-education cooperative of the district’s intent to study withdrawal, Superintendent Dr. Pearson said. The resolution notifies the cooperative of District 28’s intent and begins an internal study; it does not by itself finalize a withdrawal.
Why it matters: True North provides shared special-education programs and related services to 18 member districts. District leaders said the cooperative’s membership and cost structure are changing, and members are exploring alternatives to ensure continuity of services for students who currently receive programming through True North.
Dr. Pearson said the process has been accelerated because multiple member…
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