Grundy Reporter

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL

Chair of the Board Steven Isoye called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m.

Chair Isoye announced that the Board meeting was being audio-cast live over the internet and video recorded.

Chair Isoye asked the clerk to call the roll. A quorum was present with eight members physically attending. State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders was also in attendance. Dr. James Anderson was absent.

Members Present:

Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Board

Dr. Donna Leak, Vice Chair

Dr. Christine Benson, Secretary

Dr. Sherly Chavarria

Roger Eddy

Laura Gonzalez

Dr. Anna Grassellino

Dr. Patricia Nugent

Members Absent:

Dr. James Anderson

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Chair Isoye reminded those in attendance of the Public Participation Policy and the sign-up procedures for today’s meeting.

Gabriel Paez with Cameron Elementary School in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) spoke on newcomers to Illinois. Mr. Paez, a bilingual educator, called for emergency humanitarian aid, explaining that newcomer students often arrive at his school with basic needs unmet or in need of acute medical attention. He said that they require emergency winter supplies, housing assistance, hygiene and first aid supplies, and clothing; they also need help from social workers and bilingual counselors. He also called for revising budgets upward, a paper-based prekindergarten application that will be accessible to all, and exemptions for newcomers from English-only state mandated tests.

Angie Benavides with Greeley School in Winnetka spoke on the topic of newcomers. Ms. Benavides shared that her school, where few teachers speak Spanish, had received 200 newcomer students in one week alone. She outlined the need for curricular resources in Spanish at all grade levels; supporting students to build a strong base in Spanish while they learn English; providing for students’ social and emotional needs; and hiring more staff for bilingual supports, such as a bilingual resources position.

Diane Castro with Lorca School in CPS spoke on the topic of newcomers. She said that the social-emotional needs of newcomer students are great, and many are in temporary living situations and in poverty, often without medical or dental care and in need of clothing and groceries. She explained that the online preschool application is a barrier and said that there must be ways to bypass the waiting period and put students into classrooms immediately. She also advocated for more bilingual preschool teachers and family engagement coordinators.

Susan Pritzker with District 21 in Wheeling spoke on health services. She explained that the school health office is essential for caring for students, as dangerous health situations can be misinterpreted by teachers and administrators as bad behavior, garnering disciplinary consequences instead of medical care. She shared that two schools in her district have gone without a school nurse for several years because they couldn’t afford one. She said that the current nursing shortage necessitates a better pathway for retired nurses to return to work besides making them retake the nursing boards.

Michael Zimmerman with DuPage Area Occupational Education System and the Technology Center of DuPage spoke on Career and Technical Education (CTE). He requested that the Board provide $10 million in additional CTE funding to train the future workforce and become competitive with neighboring states. Mr. Zimmerman also requested a separate line item for career centers, explaining that many centers are half a century old and need new equipment and infrastructure. He noted that several career centers have had to close their doors due to insufficient funding.

Phil Pritzker, also with District 21, spoke on the topic of health services. He noted that his district spends $320 per day on agency nursing because of the nurse shortage. He asked the Board to relay these concerns to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and work to address the difficulty that retired school nurses face in returning to the field, even just to sub. Finally, he thanked the Board for selecting him for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award in 2021.

Linda Perales with the Chicago Teachers Union spoke on the topic of newcomers. Ms. Perales stated that these students need native language instruction as well as English instruction, and she said that 70% of bilingual programs in Chicago were out of compliance even prior to the influx of newcomers. She advocated for structural support, additional funds from the state, bilingual educators and staff, native language curriculum, interpreters, support for students in temporary living situations, housing, and bus cards.

Sylvelia Pittman with Nash School in CPS spoke on the topic of newcomers. She shared that her school currently has no bilingual or foreign language program, nor is there an English Language Proficiency Test teacher or a bilingual teacher to assist the huge influx of young students who do not speak English. Ms. Pittman requested funding to hire additional staff members to provide a quality public education, as is all students’ right. She also advocated for additional training at no further cost, an increase in the number of English as a Second Language or Bilingual endorsements, and accommodations for teachers.

Hazel Prentiss with Beethoven Elementary in CPS spoke on the topic of newcomers. She shard that her school does not have a bilingual program and many teachers do not speak Spanish. She explained that using Google Translate in the classroom is not effective for teaching, as it picks up background noise and makes for a frustrating learning environment. She said that everyone is falling behind and that the current situation violates the human right to education. She advocated for putting more bilingual instructors and assistants in the classroom.

Seth Gibson with Collinsville Area Vocational Center spoke on CTE funding. He shared his strong support for increased funding for CTE courses, which give students real-world expertise; practical projects; and problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. He said that CTE programming benefits the local community and the state as a whole by addressing the skills gap in the workforce and making Illinois more competitive.

Tom Parton, a speech language pathologist who serves on the board of Everyone Reading Illinois, spoke on the Literacy Plan/Dyslexia Handbook. Mr. Parton said that many generations received poor interventions from teachers who were not trained in the best practices, and he lauded districts that have focused on providing high-quality literacy instruction. He asked the Board to use the newly revised Dyslexia Handbook to improve reading skills in Illinois. He noted that deficient reading skills put a strain on the education system and a social emotional strain on students, making them feel inferior.

John Asplund with Galesburg CUSD 205 spoke on CTE funding. He shared that the number of students at his school has doubled since 1980, while thousands of jobs have been moved out. Some of these jobs have started to return, but the district needs more emphasis on CTE, which can provide a pathway to career success besides college. Mr. Asplund requested an increase in state funding for CTE on the order of $10 million annually.

PRESENTATIONS | GLENBARD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 87

Dr. David Larson, superintendent of Glenbard Township High School District 87, gave a presentation on the district. He discussed the district’s objectives, including providing a rigorous course sequence; closing achievement gaps; deploying evidence-based instructional practices; and fostering student success, inclusion, and diversity. He shared a district scorecard with a variety of accomplishments, including 75% of graduating seniors earning college credit and 80% involved in athletics or activities.

Dr. Larson also shared Glenbard’s Profile of a Graduate, which is a student who is self-empowered, communicates, thinks critically, embraces diversity, creates, and collaborates. And the Portrait of a Glenbard Instructor describes a teacher who advocates, empathizes, embraces diversity, and adapts and learns. Teachers are encouraged to reflect on how to strengthen the cognitively ambitious task in an assignment and push students to learn. The district also partners with sender districts, or schools that feed into Glenbard, to promote collaboration and alignment. Finally, he noted that Glenbard students outperform the state average in literacy, math, and science.

Chair Isoye thanked Dr. Larson and Glenbard South for the wonderful school tour that morning. Dr. Leak also thanked Dr. Larson and said that it had been refreshing to walk into the classroom and see students engaged with each other and the content. She said that she had particularly enjoyed the Honors Geometry class and was very impressed by the collaboration with six sender districts and the fact that they had collectively chosen to work together.

Dr. Benson congratulated Dr. Larson and added that it has been interesting to see the Glenbard that she graduated from evolve into its current form. Dr. Sanders also thanked the school staff for their time and effort, which he said has yielded wonderful results. Mr. Eddy also noted that he had observed excellent teaching during the school tour, mentioning that he had loved the dry ice experiment that he had seen.

PRESENTATIONS | PHILIP J. ROCK CENTER

Bonnie Jordan, executive director of the Philip J. Rock Center and School, and Michelle Clyne, coordinator of the Illinois DeafBlind Project, discussed the school. Ms. Jordan explained the three guiding principles for staff at the Philip J. Rock Center: to work hard and have fun doing it, to do what is right for students, and to support teammates. She also outlined the future needs of the center, such as funding for the new building. Among the needs are an additional sensory room and security cameras, repairs to failing infrastructure, and contingency funds during construction.

In addition, Ms. Jordan advocated for updates to the current School Code related to deafblind education, some of which are required by the Office of Special Education Programs. In addition, Ms. Clyne discussed the Illinois DeafBlind Project. However, she noted that the project operates under an IDEA-funded grant and is therefore subject to certain restrictions. For example, the project cannot serve adults, provide ancillary services, or coordinate through all appropriate agencies, all of which are services that the current code calls for. Ms. Jordan also mentioned the need to fill vacancies on the Illinois Advisory Board for Services for Persons who are Deaf and Blind, so that that body can reach a quorum.

Finally, Ms. Jordan announced that she would retire at the end of fiscal year 2026 and thanked the Board for the opportunity to work at the Philip J. Rock Center and for their support of the school.

Chair Isoye thanked Ms. Jordan for the presentation and for helping the Board to better understand the program and the students it serves. He said that the region is very fortunate to have such wonderful schools.

Mr. Eddy asked who had drafted the legislative language that Ms. Jordan suggested.

Ms. Jordan mentioned Stephanie Jones of the law firm Kriha Boucek and several ISBE employees, including Barbara Hobrock and Jeremy Duffy (both of whom have since left the agency). Mr. Eddy asked if the language had ever been introduced. Ms. Jordan responded that it had been presented to Senate President Don Harmon but did not move beyond that discussion.

At 12:08 p.m., Chair Isoye called for a break for lunch, noting that closed session would immediately follow the luncheon, and the Literacy Draft Presentation would come afterward. The Board reconvened at 12:56 p.m. Chair Isoye thanked the state legislators who had joined the Board for the lunch.

CLOSED SESSION

Ms. Gonzalez moved that the State Board of Education go into closed session for the following exception items:

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

B. Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

C. Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

She further moved that Board members may invite anyone they wish to be included in this closed session.

Dr. Nugent seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

The open meeting recessed to go into closed session at 1 p.m. The open meeting reconvened at 1:33 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS | STATE LITERACY PLAN DRAFT 2

Director of Standards and Instruction Dr. Erica Thieman and Project Lead for Standards and Instruction Kirsten Parr discussed the most recent set of modifications to the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan based on public feedback. These changes included revisions for clarity and focus, reflection questions and background information, references to state learning and preparation standards, emphasis on the importance of biliteracy, and considerations for students who are neurodivergent. They also included a list of key terms and definitions; examples of practices that are not in alignment with evidence-based literacy practices; considerations for aligning teacher preparation programs to the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan; a discussion of encoding, spelling, fluency practices, and morphology; and references and links to existing ISBE programs and resources. A listening tour for the second draft was set to begin shortly.

Dr. Thieman explained that literacy does not arise naturally the way that language does, but instead requires direct and purposeful instruction, making it particularly important that each student receive developmentally appropriate evidence-based literacy instruction. She also noted the important role that literacy plays in addressing issues of equity.

Ms. Gonzalez asked who would provide the professional development opportunities. Dr. Thieman said that ISBE might partner with the Illinois Principals Association, but that those details are still being finalized.

Dr. Nugent asked what data might be collected from pre-service teachers moving forward. Dr. Jennifer Kirmes explained that the elementary content test would be changed to include a literacy sub-score, with the results published for each program. Dr. Nugent asked if this change would be applied to other content tests as well. Dr. Kirmes confirmed that the legislation only addresses the elementary content test but shared her hope that ISBE can engage with partners in higher education to bring teacher preparation programs into alignment with evidence-based literacy practices.

Mr. Eddy highlighted the importance of working with teacher preparation programs early on to improve training in literacy instruction. He asked how actively engaged higher education programs have been in the development of this plan. Dr. Kirmes said that representatives from higher education had been part of the focus groups and initial writing team. Mr. Eddy noted that assessment often drives instruction, making the refinement of content tests an opportunity to also influence curriculum in educator preparation programs. Dr. Kirmes agreed and said that there are also opportunities for communities of learning and the sharing of best practices.

Dr. Chavarria asked how to translate the document into daily practices, such as the selection of curriculum materials. Ms. Parr said that Section 1 illustrates the broader picture of literacy instruction, while later sections provide additional resources. She noted that these sections would continue to be developed.

Dr. Nugent congratulated Ms. Parr, Dr. Thieman, and Dr. Kirmes on the progress of the plan, sharing her hope for a generation in which everyone can read.

Dr. Leak mentioned the concern that vendors would try to attach their products to this plan and said she was glad that that had not been the case. She said that, out of fairness, content tests should include more questions on teaching literacy rather than specific recall questions. She also remarked on the need to consider how to provide effective literacy instruction and supports to newcomer students in the state.

CONSENT AGENDA

Chair Isoye reviewed the items under the Consent Agenda.

Dr. Leak noted that these items had been discussed in the committees and said that she particularly liked the new committee of the whole format, which allows the Board members to hear all the others’ opinions and thoughts before the plenary Board meeting.

Dr. Nugent moved that the State Board of Education approves the Consent Agenda.

Dr. Benson seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

The following motions were approved by action taken in the Consent Agenda motion:

Approval of Minutes

*Plenary Minutes: September 19-20, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education hereby approves the September 19-20, 2023, meeting minutes.

Rules for Initial Review

*Approval for Publication – Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Requirements for the Use of Isolated Time Out, Time Out, and Physical Restraint

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes solicitation of public comment on the proposed rulemaking for Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision), including publication of the proposed rules in the Illinois Register to elicit public comment.

*Approval for Publication – Part 258 (College and Career Pathway Endorsement System) New Part

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes solicitation of public comment on the proposed rulemaking for Part 258 (College and Career Pathway Endorsement System), including publication of the proposed rules in the Illinois Register to elicit public comment.

*Approval for Publication - Parts 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision); 25 (Educator Licensure); 27 (Standards for Endorsements in Specific Teaching Fields); 50 (Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees Under Articles 24A and 34 of the School Code); and 51 (Dismissal of Tenured Teachers under Article 34 of the School Code) Various Changes

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes solicitation of public comment on the proposed rulemaking for Parts 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision); 25 (Educator Licensure); 27 (Standards for Endorsements in Specific Teaching Fields); 50 (Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees Under Articles 24A and 34 of the School Code); and 51 (Dismissal of Tenured Teachers under Article 24 and Dismissal of Tenured Teachers and Principals under Article 34 of the School Code), including publication of the proposed rules in the Illinois Register to elicit public comment.

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval to Release and Award a Request for Sealed Proposals for Illinois Licensure Testing System

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes the Educator Effectiveness Department to release a Request for Sealed Proposals (RFSP) and award a contract to a successful bidder to develop, redesign, validate, administer, and score licensure content tests.

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million - Approval of Sole Source Grant to the Illinois Principals Association

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to award a sole source grant to the Illinois Principals Association to provide professional learning to principals in the state’s lowest-performing schools. The term of the grant will begin July 1, 2023, and end June 30, 2024, unless extended. The estimated total cost will not exceed $510,000 in FY 2024.

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million - Approval to Release a Request for Sealed Proposals and Award to the Successful Offeror(s) a Contract to Administer a Statewide Survey of Learning Conditions

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to release a Request for Sealed Proposals and award to the successful offeror(s) a contract to administer a Statewide Survey of Learning Conditions. The total value of the contract for FY 2025 through FY 2030 will not exceed $4.95 million.

Approvals

*Approval of Appointee to State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board 

The State Board of Education hereby authorizes the appointment of Bridget Lahart to the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board.

CONTRACTS & GRANTS OVER $1 MILLION – APPROVAL TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR SEALED ROPOSALS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK GRANT: PREVENTION INITIATIVE (BIRTH TO AGE 3 YEARS) MONITORING PROJECT

Dr. Leak moved that the State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to release an RFSP and award a contract to the successful offeror to procure services for program monitoring for quality and compliance of Prevention Initiative programs. The initial term of the contract will begin July 1, 2024, and extend through June 30, 2025. There will be four possible one-year renewals contingent upon sufficient appropriation and satisfactory contractor performance in each preceding contract year. The estimated contract total costs, including renewals, will not exceed $6.75 million.

Mr. Eddy seconded the motion. It passed by a roll call vote, with Dr. Nugent abstaining and all other members voting in favor.

CONTRACTS & GRANTS OVER $1 MILLION – APPROVAL TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK GRANT PREVENTION INITIATIVE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: BIRTH TO THREE YEARS

Dr. Benson moved that the State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to release and award a Request for Proposals (RFP) whereby one entity will receive the grant to provide professional learning opportunities (training, technical assistance, coaching, mental health consultation, and learning communities) to Early Childhood Block Grant Prevention Initiative programs. The amount of this grant will not exceed $1.9 million in each fiscal year and will not exceed $5.7 million over the three-year term of the grant.

Dr. Leak seconded the motion. It passed by a roll call vote, with Dr. Nugent abstaining and all other members voting in favor.

CONTRACTS & GRANTS OVER $1 MILLION – APPROVAL TO RELEASE AND AWARD A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FY 2025 NOFO/RFP EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK GRANT PREVENTION INITIATIVE 0-3, PRESCHOOL FOR ALL 3-5, AND PRESCHOOL FOR ALL EXPANSION YEARS 3-5

Dr. Chavarria moved that the State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)/RFP and award new and/or expanding Prevention Initiative 0-3, Preschool for All 3-5, and Preschool for All 3-5 Expansion programs. Funding for the NOFO/RFP is subject to appropriation by the Illinois General Assembly. The initial term of the new and/or expanding grants will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with a one-year renewal.

Dr. Grassellino seconded the motion. It passed by a roll call vote, with Dr. Nugent abstaining and all other members voting in favor.

APPROVAL OF FALL 2023 WAIVER REPORT

Mr. Eddy moved that the State Board of Education hereby approves all waiver requests.

Dr. Leak seconded the motion. It passed by a roll call vote, with Chair Isoye abstaining and all other members voting in favor.

APPROVAL OF ISBE BOARD PROTOCOLS

Chair Isoye explained that this document was a result of the September 2023 Board self-evaluation and retreat. He thanked the Board members for their participation. He noted that the Board would continue the committee of the whole format on the days previously scheduled through December 2023, but starting in January 2024, the committee meetings will be held the day before the plenary session. He said that the dates of the plenary Board meetings and their locations would remain the same.

Dr. Leak clarified that in November and December, the committee of the whole meeting would still take place in Springfield. Chair Isoye confirmed this and mentioned that there would need to be a quorum at the committee meetings.

Dr. Grassellino moved that the State Board of Education hereby approve the ISBE Board Protocols.

Dr. Nugent seconded the motion and asked if new Board members would receive this document in the future. Jo Ireland, Board services coordinator, said that the protocols would be included in the orientation packet. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

APPROVAL OF ISBE CODE OF CONDUCT

Ms. Gonzalez moved that the State Board of Education hereby approves the ISBE Code of Conduct.

Dr. Leak seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Director of Early Childhood Development Carisa Hurley Davis discussed this item.

DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL | CONTRACTS & GRANTS OVER $1 MILLION – APPROVAL OF GRANT TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK DBA IT TAKES A VILLAGE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER TRAINING

Dr. Leak asked which member of the General Assembly had supported this initiative, and Ms. Hurley Davis said that it had been Rep. La Shawn Ford.

Dr. Leak moved that the State Board of Education hereby authorizes the state superintendent to award a grant to the Community Education Network DBA It Takes a Village Family of Schools to provide Early Childhood Teacher Training. The total amount for this FY 2024 member initiative shall not exceed $2.5 million.

Dr. Grassellino seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

UPCOMING BOARD ACTIONS

Approval for Publication – Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) Waiver Applications

Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Dana Stoerger discussed this item.

Dr. Leak noted that a waiver is no longer necessary for certain situations, thanks to recent legislative changes. She said that she hoped these changes would cut down the number of waiver requests that have to be submitted; Mr. Stoerger said that they already have.

Dr. Nugent asked when the timeline change would take effect. Mr. Stoerger said that the timeline would be moved up one month starting in July of 2024.

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval of Illinois Resource Center Professional Development and Technical Assistance Sole Source FY 2025 – FY 2026

Director of Multilingual/Language Development Joanne Clyde discussed this item.

Dr. Leak remarked that the Illinois Resource Center (IRC) has been very beneficial to educators and said that she is looking forward to upcoming events.

Dr. Chavarria also mentioned the need for these resources to respond to the influx of newcomer students. Ms. Clyde noted that there has already been additional social emotional support work conducted by the IRC on ISBE’s behalf.

Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million – Approval to Award a Significant Loss Grant for FY 2024 to Shawnee CUSD 84

Chief Financial Officer Dr. Matt Seaton discussed this item. There were no questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

Superintendent/Senior Staff Announcements

Dr. Sanders discussed the Fireside Chat with Simon Sinek, which was well-attended and fruitful. There was also a statewide equity symposium, which ISBE planned in conjunction with diversity, equity, and inclusion administrators across the state. Dr. Sanders also mentioned the upcoming all-agency ISBE meeting in Bloomington, which will give staff from different offices a chance to get to know each other and discuss ISBE’s updated goals.

Chair of the Board’s Report

Chair Isoye thanked Dr. Larson and Principal Jessica Santee for their hospitality and the ISBE staff for their efforts toward making the Board meeting in Glen Ellyn possible. He also mentioned that many of the Board members would be attending the National Association of State Boards of Education conference, with Mr. Eddy presenting, Dr. Leak working hard on organizing the event, and Dr. Benson chairing the organization.

Dr. Chavarria, Dr. Nugent, Ms. Gonzalez, and Chair Isoye will also be in attendance.

Member Reports

Dr. Leak praised the teachers at Glenbard South and the wonderful environment at

the school. She thanked them for allowing the Board members to participate in class rather than just observe. She also noted that one of her students, who serves on the Student Advisory Council, had been delighted at the invitation to the Fireside Chat. Finally, regarding the committee of the whole meeting to be held the day before the plenary session starting in January, she suggested holding the meeting in the afternoon to give Board members time to drive in the morning. Chair Isoye said that ISBE is planning to have the committee of the whole meetings begin at 1 p.m. starting in January 2024. Kim Clarke, executive administrative assistant to the state superintendent, said that there would be a schedule provided shortly.

Dr. Nugent thanked the students at Glenbard for allowing the Board to use their library.

INFORMATION ITEMS

ISBE Fiscal & Administrative Monthly Reports 

Freedom of Information Act Monthly Report

MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Nugent moved that the State Board of Education adjourn the October 18, 2023, meeting.

Ms. Gonzalez seconded the motion, and it passed by a unanimous roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

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