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Policy committee updates Title IX, harassment and student‑behavior policies after Tennessee v. Cardona ruling
Summary
The committee reviewed seven policy updates — six tied to Title IX and harassment procedures in response to Tennessee v. Cardona and one revising student‑behavior language — and recommended 30‑day public display before final action by the board.
Committee members reviewed seven updated district policies June 18 and recommended placing six on 30‑day public display because the language was revised in response to Tennessee v. Cardona, the court decision that restored 2020 Title IX regulations.
The policies the committee discussed include the district’s uniform grievance procedure (Policy 2:260), Title IX grievance procedures (2:265), equal employment opportunity and minority recruitment (5:10), workplace harassment prohibited (5:20), harassment of students prohibited (7:20), teen‑dating violence prohibited (7:185), and a separate student‑behavior policy (7:190) that adds a definition of “sexting” referencing criminal code 20‑12 and requires the superintendent to annually report incidents involving firearms, drugs and battery against staff to the Illinois State Board of Education by July 31.
Why it matters: Presenters told the committee the first six policy updates reflect changes required after the federal court decision that altered the 2024 Title IX rule set and returned enforcement to the 2020 regulations. The district said these policy updates specify reporting channels, investigation and appeals processes, and administrative responsibilities.
What the committee decided: The committee agreed to move the updated policies to a 30‑day display period as required for policy changes and to bring the results and any public comments to the full board for adoption. The committee also noted the student‑behavior update adds a sexting definition tied to state criminal code language and clarifies annual safety reporting obligations.
Next steps: The policies will be posted for 30 days for public review and comment; the committee will forward them to the full board for action after the display period.
