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District 211 approves Disproportionality in Discipline Plan for state review
Summary
Board approved a Disproportionality in Discipline Plan to submit to the Illinois State Board of Education by Feb. 1, 2026, and discussed expanded trauma-informed and restorative-practices training, use of Third Millennium SEL modules, quarterly reviews, and the three-year remediation process if benchmarks are not met.
The Township High School District 211 Board of Education voted to approve the District 211 Disproportionality in Discipline Plan for submission to the Illinois State Board of Education. Director of Administrative Services Matthew Hildebrand and superintendent Dr. Judith Campbell presented the plan and explained components intended to reduce inequities in disciplinary outcomes.
Why it matters: The plan is the district's formal response to state-identified disproportionality in discipline. Trustees asked for specifics on staff training, timelines, and evaluation metrics because the district will remain on the state's list until it demonstrates three consecutive years of required progress.
Key details and discussion: Trustees pressed for expanded trauma-informed training and restorative-practices instruction for all school staff, including non-teaching employees such as cafeteria and maintenance workers, to ensure consistent responses across buildings. Board members also asked about the Third Millennium program, which district staff said is an instructional and intervention service (SEL and behavior modules) the district has used for about three years; modules are typically about 40 minutes and can be assigned in supervised or blended formats with follow-up by intervention staff.
Deadline and consequences: Administration said the plan must be submitted to the state by Feb. 1. If the district does not meet the state's benchmarks, the primary consequence is that District 211 would remain on the state's priority list; administration reported no funding penalty or change in status, but emphasized the student-level consequences of not addressing disproportionality.
Next steps: The district will consult with the state's principal consultant and principals, implement quarterly and annual progress reviews, and provide annual updates to the board on progress toward benchmarks and implementation of interventions.
What was not decided: Trustees did not vote on specific training vendor contracts or additional budget allocations at the meeting; those operational details will be addressed administratively and returned to the board as needed.
