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Board tables purchase of CLEAR residency software after public comment and staff briefing

Mokena School District 159 Board of Education · March 19, 2025
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Summary

After public comments and staff discussion, the board voted 7-0-0 to table a proposed purchase of CLEAR residency-verification software; Superintendent Steve Stein had noted the software as a potential tool for residency checks.

The board voted unanimously to table consideration of the CLEAR residency-verification software. Mr. Jim Andresen moved to table the purchase and Mrs. Julie Oost seconded; the motion carried 7-0-0. Public commentators had raised the item during public communication and Superintendent Mr. Steve Stein had earlier identified CLEAR as a possible tool for residency verification.

The tabling means the administration may return the item with additional information at a future meeting; no purchase was authorized at this session. Board members did not record formal opposition but chose to defer final action pending further information.