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Illini Central board approves 2026–27 handbooks, first reading of multiple policy updates
Summary
The Illini Central CUSD 189 Board approved the 2026–27 handbooks for high school, middle school and grade school and accepted first readings of numerous IASB-recommended policy updates as part of a multi-item consent agenda; motions carried unanimously.
The Illini Central CUSD 189 Board of Education approved the district handbooks for the 2026–27 school year and accepted first readings of multiple policy updates during its April 16, 2026 regular meeting.
The consent agenda — approved on a 7–0 vote — included "Action to approve the Illini Central High School Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year," "Action to approve the Illini Central Middle School Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year," and "Action to approve the Illini Central Grade School Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year," along with first readings of policy updates recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). The listed policies under first reading included 2:200 (Types of School Board Meetings), 2:220 (School Board Meeting Procedure), 2:250 (Access to District Public Records), 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure), 2:265 (Title IX Grievance Procedure) and several student- and personnel-related policies.
Board President Brian Hughes and Secretary Amilee Bradshaw were recorded on the roll call for the consent vote; Kent Renken moved the motion and Bradshaw seconded. District administrators said the handbook updates will be finalized ahead of the 2026–27 school year. The board did not debate individual handbook items at length during the meeting; they were bundled as a single consent agenda item. The district distributed the handbooks and policy update list to the board in advance, and the updates will proceed through the usual second-reading and adoption process where required by board policy.
