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Regional Office of Education previews conference, Boys & Girls Club expansion and rising truancy referrals
Summary
Regional Office of Education representatives told the Kane County Public Service Committee about a statewide RSAC conference in December, a Boys & Girls Club search for a roughly 70,000‑sq‑ft clubhouse in the Elgin/Aurora area, a record photo contest with 2,700 submissions, and about 530 truancy referrals so far this season.
Mr. Chanette, representing the Regional Office of Education, told the Kane County Public Service Committee on Nov. 20 that the office is supporting district work on professional development, student programs and rising truancy referrals.
Chanette said the statewide Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC) will be a two‑day professional learning event in Oak Brook in December with about 700 educators expected to attend. He said the county’s networks—bookkeepers to superintendents—help districts share best practices and that the ROE is updating its internal reporting to be more outcomes‑focused.
Chanette described a Boys & Girls Club effort to secure a standalone clubhouse of roughly 70,000 square feet in the Elgin/Aurora area to expand programming and reduce reliance on school buildings for space. "They're looking for a larger site for their clubhouse... about 70,000 square foot," Chanette said.
The ROE reported a record‑breaking photo contest with 2,700 submissions from 17 high schools, including participation from nonpublic schools. Chanette also noted personnel changes at the JJC (Juvenile Justice Center) and said the office is exploring career and technical education partnerships.
On truancy, Chanette said the office had received about 530 referrals and that districts are referring more chronic and complex cases after local interventions. He cited examples of families dealing with job loss and housing waitlists, and said the ROE will prepare follow‑up materials and an annual report on outcomes for committee members who request it.
Committee members asked about homeschool student participation in extracurricular activities and requested the ROE include areas of concern in future reports in addition to positive achievements.
Chanette said the office will follow up on specific questions and provide additional materials to the committee.
