Grayslake Community Consolidated School District 46 staff reported June 18 that a policy committee met and recommended a set of revisions to district policies, including a new policy (7255) addressing students who are parents, expectant parents or victims of domestic or intimate-partner violence and multiple updates tied to Title IX changes.

The policy committee met at 5:00 p.m. and reviewed a bundle of items the administration said were either routine five-year reviews or changes required by law; the board was asked to consider the recommended changes at its next regular meeting on July 16.

Dr. Lynn Glickman, superintendent of Grayslake CCSD 46, told the board the recommended list looks long because several changes cascade from two principal updates: a new law that staff said takes effect imminently and a set of Title IX-related revisions. "There is new law effective February, so in two weeks, that is influencing the need for this policy," Dr. Lorenzo said during the committee report. District staff also said the Title IX-related updates are the result of federal regulatory changes earlier in 2024 and subsequent court action that altered the regulations the district had adopted in November and January.

District staff described the proposed policy 7255 as intended to identify accommodations and supports, specify appropriate personnel and resources in each building, and clarify reporting procedures related to harassment, bullying or alleged incidents of domestic or intimate-partner violence. Staff also said personnel policies connected to those student-facing policies will be updated to reflect the same changes.

Board members did not take final votes on the policies June 18; Dr. Glickman said the board will be asked to vote on the package at the July 16 meeting. No specific implementation dates or budget impacts were provided during the presentation.