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District says staff prioritized safety during student walk‑out; legal counsel says background‑check FOIA does not apply to board members
Summary
Superintendent‑level staff said the district limited staff presence to ensuring safety during a student‑led walk‑out and declined to comment on individual discipline; legal counsel advised that current background‑check rules cited in a FOIA do not apply to board members, the minutes say.
District Administrator Michael Dugan addressed a recent student‑led walk‑out, saying staff presence was limited to ensuring student safety and praising staff who supported safety and disciplinary procedures. He thanked media (Rockton‑Roscoe News) for correcting what he described as false allegations made against faculty and commended Dean of Students Anna Hulburt for managing safety and discipline.
The minutes also record a FOIA request from Michael Henry concerning background checks for school board members and note that legal counsel clarified those requirements do not currently apply to board members; Mr. Henry is reportedly pursuing the matter statewide. The minutes state that any change would be a matter for the Illinois General Assembly.
The board said it will follow the district code of conduct regarding discipline and will not comment on individual cases. No formal board action on discipline or background‑check policy was taken at the meeting.
