Proviso Twp HSD 209 board moves into closed session citing litigation, personnel, bargaining and student matters

The Proviso Township High School District 209 Board of Education voted to enter an executive session at 5:32 p.m. on July 8, 2025, citing litigation, personnel matters, collective bargaining and matters related to individual students under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

The board’s motion, made during the public meeting, referenced sections of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for appointment, employment and discipline of specific employees, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) for matters related to individual students. The motion was seconded, a roll call was taken and the board entered closed session.

On the roll call for the executive-session motion, board member Miss Maladaro voted “aye,” board member Missus Higdon voted “aye,” board member Missus Campbell voted “aye,” board member Doctor Kershark voted “aye,” board member Miss Barbardon voted “aye,” one additional board member on the recording answered “aye,” and board member Miss Morris was recorded absent. The motion carried and the board moved into closed session at 5:32 p.m.

The public portion of the meeting did not include further details on the subjects to be discussed in closed session. No formal action related to those subjects was recorded on the public record before the board left open session.