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Board approves multiple student expulsions and elects new officers; some votes were split
Summary
The board approved a slate of student expulsions, with two cases pulled for separate votes (11A and 11H) that produced split roll calls; later the board elected Paul Carpenter president, Nicole Bennett vice president and June Stanford secretary for 2026–27.
The Rockford Public Schools Board approved multiple student‑discipline actions in closed session and by roll call during the public meeting, and later elected new board officers.
The board considered a batch of expulsion cases under agenda item 11. Most expulsion items were approved as part of a consent slate; however, two cases were pulled for separate consideration. Item 11A (B0012X‑26) was put to a separate roll call and passed with five yes votes, one no and one member absent. Item 11H (P0085X‑26) was also pulled and passed with four yes votes, two no votes and one absent.
Following business, the board proceeded with organization of the board for 2026–27. Nominations and roll‑call voting resulted in Paul Carpenter being elected president and Nicole Bennett and June Stanford elected vice president and secretary, respectively. The meeting transcript shows the recorded roll‑call tallies for some officer positions; minutes show the board confirmed the winners and asked them to take their seats.
The board also approved the 2026–27 regular meeting schedule; members noted the rules permit calling special meetings as needed for incoming superintendent transition items.
Public minutes contain the roll‑call records for each item; the meeting record reflects that votes on personnel and discipline matters were conducted in closed session or by roll call as shown in the public record.
