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Libertyville SD 70 policy committee reviews packets; questions wording in law-enforcement request policy
Summary
The Board Policy Committee of Libertyville SD 70 reviewed a broad packet of district policies on Dec. 1, 2025, discussed whether the phrase “perceived citizenship” in policy 7:150 should be changed, and approved the Nov. 3 minutes; no formal votes on policy adoptions were recorded.
The Board Policy Committee of Libertyville District 70 met Dec. 1, 2025, in the Educational Resources Center boardroom and reviewed a large packet of district policies that the committee intends to present for approval. The meeting convened at 12:03 p.m. and adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Committee members reviewed a range of governance, finance, personnel, curriculum and student-welfare policies. The minutes list policies considered for approval including 2:120 (Board Member Development), 2:150 (Committees), 2:270 (Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited), 4:10 (Fiscal and Business Management), 4:30 (Revenue and Investments), 4:80 (Account and Audits), 4:140 (Waiver of Student Fees), 4:190 (Targeted School Violence Prevention Program), 5:10 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment), 5:90 (Abused and Neglected Child Reporting), 5:100 (Staff Development Program), 5:190 (Teacher Qualifications), 5:200 (Terms and Conditions of Employment Dismissal), 5:220 (Substitute Teachers), 5:300 (Schedules and Employment Year), 6:20 (School Year Calendar and Day), 6:40 (Curriculum Development), 6:60 (Curriculum Content), 6:130 (Program for the Gifted), 6:160 (English Learners), 6:260 (Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs), 6:280 (Grading and Promotion), 7:10 (Equal Educational Opportunities), 7:70 (Attendance and Truancy), 7:150 (Agency and Law Enforcement Requests), 7:180 (Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:290 (Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention), 7:310 (Restrictions on Publications; Elementary School), 7:340 (Student Records) and 8:30 (Visitors and Conduct on School Property).
The minutes record a brief discussion of policy 7:150, Agency and Law Enforcement Requests, specifically whether the phrase “perceived citizenship” in the policy’s second paragraph and bullet point #5 should be replaced with a different term. The minutes state that the policy will be presented for approval "as is." The record does not identify who raised the wording concern or show a formal vote approving any policy at this meeting.
The committee reviewed that there were no policies for first reading at this session. The minutes note that the Nov. 3, 2025 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved; the record does not provide moving/seconding or a roll-call tally for that approval. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Board members Brian Lawton and Nan Dahlke were recorded as present. Also listed as present were Pete Theis, Director of Human Resources, and Fern Carnick, Secretary. The minutes state there were no visitors in attendance.
The meeting lasted about 22 minutes and focused on the committee’s routine review of policy language and packet preparation for upcoming board consideration. No formal policy adoptions, vote tallies, or amendments are recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
