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Board hears recommendation to add special education teacher for kindergarten self-contained program

Palos Heights School District 128 Board of Education · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Director of Student Services recommended adding a special education teacher to expand the district's self-contained program to kindergarten to meet projected individualized education needs tied to enrollment; the recommendation was presented for future action.

Mrs. Potempa, the district's Director of Student Services, told the board the district anticipates special education staffing changes based on projected enrollment and recommended adding a special education teacher to expand a self-contained kindergarten program so the district can better meet students' individualized education needs.

The recommendation was presented under old business as a staffing proposal based on enrollment projections; the minutes record the recommendation but do not show a separate vote or implementation timeline during this meeting.