Northbrook SD 28 rescinds intent to withdraw from True North cooperative pending bylaw changes
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The board voted to rescind its prior intent to withdraw from the True North cooperative and remain a member pending approval of new bylaws, preserving access to services the district uses for students.
The Northbrook SD 28 Board of Education voted to rescind the district’s prior intent to withdraw from the True North cooperative, keeping the district’s membership while True North completes a reorganization and approves new bylaws.
Superintendent Dr. Pearson told the board the packet included a resolution to remain a member "pending the approval of the new bylaws" at True North’s November meeting. He said the district had reserved the right to withdraw earlier in the summer but now supports the cooperative’s reorganization. A board member said families who rely on True North services were anxious about the possible withdrawal and welcomed the decision to remain a member.
The motion to rescind the intent to withdraw passed on a roll-call vote. Board members said they expect True North’s new executive committee and bylaws to be in place by December or January and that the district will continue to work with families to place students in appropriate programs.
The resolution preserves access to existing services while the cooperative finalizes governance changes.