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Waukegan board debates handbook language for look‑alike weapons, citing Illinois school code
Summary
Board members discussed whether district discipline language for look‑alike weapons should require mandatory expulsion versus a graduated response; the administration proposed a continuum and the board asked for clarity on how the language ties to district policy and Illinois law.
At Tuesday's meeting, Waukegan CUSD 60 board members opened an extended discussion about student discipline for weapons and look‑alike firearms and asked administrators to clarify how proposed handbook language aligns with the Illinois School Code and district policy.
President Rodriguez introduced a staff proposal that would create a continuum for managing incidents involving look‑alike weapons — ranging…
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