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Board flags two state bills — MTSS and change to 'notice to remedy' — for district review
Summary
At the April 27 meeting, a board member summarized Senate Bill 3669 (MTSS) and Senate Bill 2915 (which would move 'notice to remedy' decisions to arbitrators). The board was asked to review draft language and consider contacting state representatives on the latter bill.
At the April 27 Wilmette Public Schools District 39 board meeting, Miss Perlett provided a legislative update highlighting two bills the district is monitoring.
Perlett described Senate Bill 3669 as an informational item concerning multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) and said the district will review final language to ensure compliance. She then highlighted Senate Bill 2915, which, if enacted, would shift the authority to issue a "notice to remedy" for serious employee misconduct from locally elected school boards to an outside arbitrator. Perlett said the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have raised concerns that moving the decision to an arbitrator could delay early accountability measures and create barriers when student‑safety concerns arise.
Perlett urged members to contact their state representatives to oppose SB 2915, saying IASB/ISBE view the notice to remedy as an important early‑intervention tool that helps districts address boundary or misconduct concerns promptly.
Why it matters: The bill could change who makes certain disciplinary decisions involving certified staff and employees, potentially affecting districts' ability to act quickly on safety‑related conduct. MTSS changes would affect district compliance and program implementation.
What’s next: The board will review final bill language and monitor the legislative session; Perlett said SB 2915 had passed out of the senate committee and was expected to be voted on in the current session.
