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Sesser-Valier board holds two closed sessions under Open Meetings Act to consider student disciplinary case
Summary
During a March 17, 2026 special meeting, the Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 board entered closed session twice under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) to discuss student disciplinary cases and reconvened to take action, including a finding of violation and an expulsion resolution.
At a special meeting on March 17, 2026, the Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District No. 196 Board of Education entered closed session twice to discuss student disciplinary cases under the Illinois Open Meetings Act exception, citing "5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)." The first closed session was approved at 6:01 PM on a motion by Trustee Lance, seconded by Trustee Kelly; the board reconvened at 6:54 PM. Minutes state that no public comment was offered during the meeting.
After reconvening the first time, the board voted to find that Student SV2026-HS1 had committed "gross disobedience and misconduct" warranting discipline and then returned to closed session at 6:55 PM on a motion by Trustee Dilliner, seconded by Trustee Lance. The final reconvening occurred at 7:34 PM, after which the board adopted a resolution authorizing a two-year expulsion. The minutes record roll-call votes for each motion.
