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Board tables recommendation to sunset LBMS French courses for fall 2026

Lake Bluff ESD 65 Board of Education · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Trustee Richard Driver moved and Laura Breakstone seconded a recommendation to sunset LBMS French courses in fall 2026; the board tabled the motion for further consideration (Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1).

The administration brought a recommendation to sunset LBMS French courses beginning in fall 2026. The motion to approve the recommendation was made by Richard Driver and seconded by Laura Breakstone. The board tabled the item; the roll call recorded six yeas and one absence, and no further action was taken at this meeting.

Public comments earlier in the meeting included an in-person follow-up by student Maeve D. and an emailed comment from S. Deininger regarding the French program, indicating community interest and concern about the language offerings. The board will revisit the topic at a future meeting before any final decision is made.