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USD 437 school safety committee to continue next school year, expand membership
Summary
Board heard a report that the district’s school safety committee met six times this year and reached consensus to continue in 2025–26 with at least one representative from every school and deliverable-focused work.
The USD 437 Board of Education heard an update Monday that its school safety committee met six times this school year and will continue into 2025–26 with expanded membership and specific deliverables.
The committee, formed during last summer’s teacher negotiations, met three times in the fall and three times in the spring, district staff said, and reached consensus that work should continue beyond discussion toward tangible products next year.
Board members were told the committee intends to add at least one representative from every school for 2025–26 and shift from largely conversational meetings to producing recommended deliverables. Libby Devin, president of AWNEA, and bargaining-unit members Annette and Jenny attended the meeting and were acknowledged as contributors to the committee’s work. A district presenter said the group had prioritized topics and set agendas so each meeting built on the last.
Board members praised the collaborative approach. The presentation noted the committee’s early recommendations could include specific training, protocols or tools to improve safety outcomes, and that those items would be developed into tangible deliverables during the coming year.
No formal board vote took place on the committee; the presentation described a consensus agreement among committee participants to continue and expand the group and to pursue deliverables. The board signaled support for follow-up and asked staff to bring further details and a proposed calendar of deliverables once developed.
The committee’s next steps include expanding membership, holding planned meetings in 2025–26, and producing materials and recommendations for the board’s consideration. The district said staff would report back next year with those deliverables and timelines.
