Board reviews PressPlus policy updates and hears superintendent on facilities, SROs and athletics

DeKalb CUSD 428 Board of Education · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Dr. Gracie Sanchez presented PressPlus policy updates for first reading and the board gave consensus to return the items for action. The superintendent also thanked staff, recognized SROs on appreciation day and celebrated several students advancing to state competitions.

Dr. Gracie Sanchez presented proposed policy updates tied to 'PressPlus +1 20' and asked the board to review the materials as a first read. She said attachment 1 forms the basis for wording changes in attachment 2 that would align district policy with newly enacted Illinois law and that the board could request additional review before a vote at a later meeting. The board signaled consensus to bring the policies back for action at a subsequent meeting.

In her superintendent report, Dr. Sanchez praised facilities and operations staff for hosting events and acknowledged multiple School Resource Officers on SRO Appreciation Day (Officer Sullivan, Officer Gordon, Officer Sorensen and Officer Dennis Burger). She also highlighted recent athletics successes: the girls wrestling sectional championship and several students advancing to state competitions in wrestling and gymnastics, and encouraged support for team fundraisers via athletics websites.

What’s next: PressPlus policy updates will return to the board for formal consideration at a later meeting. The superintendent’s office will continue to publicize student achievements and staff recognitions.