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Board approves travel for three high‑school IB leaders to St. Pete training, amid scheduling questions
Summary
The board authorized three high‑school leaders to attend IB head‑of‑school professional development in St. Petersburg, Florida, May 3–7, 2025, at an expected total cost of $9,678; board members sought clarification on exact travel dates before approving.
The Waukegan CUSD 60 Board of Education authorized the superintendent or her designee to approve travel for three high‑school leaders to attend International Baccalaureate (IB) head‑of‑school training in St. Petersburg, Florida. The district estimated the expected total cost at $9,678, covering registration, lodging, travel and per diem.
Board members asked staff to clarify the training dates because an attached link and travel forms showed slightly different start dates. A district staff member said the event runs April 4–7 with travel on May 3 (staff cited the forms attached to the agenda), and that the recommendation in the agenda reflects May 3–7; staff recommended adopting the recommended action that aligns with the attached forms.
One board member said they supported IB expansion into feeder schools and urged preparing high‑school staff so students can pursue IB certificates seamlessly; another board member voted no on the travel authorization for consistency with prior votes on travel and travel‑funded professional development. The motion carried on roll call.
