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District 300 board adopts one‑day unpaid suspension for employee after closed‑session finding
Summary
The CUSD 300 Board on Feb. 10 adopted a one‑day unpaid suspension for an employee, Melanie Vargas, after finding a violation of Article 12, section 12.7B of the DESPA negotiated agreement; the board voted 7–0 following prior closed‑session consideration.
The Community Unit School District 300 Board of Education on Feb. 10 approved disciplinary action affecting a district employee after a recommendation from the administration that had been considered in closed session.
In action item 13.2, the board adopted a resolution finding that Melanie Vargas violated Article 12, employee rights and responsibilities, section 12.7B of the DESPA negotiated agreement. The resolution states the board found cause based on administrative recommendations and ordered that Vargas be suspended without pay for one day to take place on Feb. 11, 2026.
The motion to adopt the disciplinary resolution was made, seconded and approved by roll call vote 7–0. The board’s minutes note the matter had been discussed previously in closed session; the public agenda item recited the board’s findings and the effective suspension date.
The resolution language recited at the meeting referenced the DESPA negotiated agreement and the district’s finding that suspension was in the best interest of the district. The transcript does not include a statement from the employee or a representative during the public session; the resolution was read aloud and then voted on.
The board adjourned after completing the remaining agenda items.
