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Board reviews staff-development and harassment policy updates tied to Racism-Free Schools Law
Summary
Board listened to first readings of policy updates including Staff Development Program revisions aligned with the Racism-Free Schools Law and Title IX adjustments; district said annual trainings on implicit bias and discrimination will be required.
The board conducted a first reading of several policy updates, including 2.260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure), 2.265 (Title IX Grievance Procedure), 5.100 (Staff Development Program) and 7.20 (Harassment of Students). District staff explained that Policy 5:100 was revised to align with the Racism-Free Schools Law and adjustments in Public Act 103-542 concerning in-service training requirements.
Superintendent Scott Grens told the board that "all Skokie 68 staff must complete annual training on topics including implicit bias and discrimination" and discussed recordkeeping and reporting procedures for harassment incidents. He reiterated that the district will not tolerate bullying or harassment and encouraged individuals to contact school administrators or the superintendent if they have concerns. The discussion was a first reading; no policy vote occurred at this meeting.
