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Board hears SEL planning update; staff presentation set for April 15, 2026

Gavin School Board of Education · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Trustees heard that district leaders observed Lake Villa's Leader in Me program and that district SEL teams will be formed; a staff presentation for Gavin South is planned by April 15, 2026 ahead of implementation next year.

President Miller, Vice President Amber Sederstrom and Mrs. Brandy Barth visited Lake Villa School to observe the Leader in Me program; Meagan Dwyer provided an overview connecting the district SEL timeline to the strategic plan. The district plans to build an SEL team at Gavin South and a districtwide team to ensure curriculum alignment.

Administrators will plan a presentation for Gavin South staff by April 15, 2026, to prepare for SEL implementation next school year. The board noted the timeline and the linkage between SEL work and the district strategic plan, with further work to identify curricular options and team membership.

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