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Board adopts PRESS Policy Update 120 after discussion; one trustee dissents

MOKENA SCHOOL DISTRICT 159 - BOARD OF EDUCATION · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Trustees voted 6‑1 to adopt PRESS Policy Update 120, with Trustee Kelli MacMillan recorded as the lone nay; board discussion addressed implementation of the revised policies.

The Mokena School District 159 Board of Education approved the PRESS policy revisions (Update 120) on Jan. 21 after trustee discussion of how the changes will be implemented. Trustee Julie Oost moved adoption and Trustee Lisa Zielinski seconded; the roll call vote was 6‑1‑0, with Trustee Kelli MacMillan recorded as voting no.

Minutes note that the board discussed implementation details for the policy revisions but do not provide the substantive text of the changes in the public minutes. The adopted update will be implemented under the district’s policy processes and is expected to be reflected in board documents and staff guidance going forward.