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Donation from Grayslake Park District — approved
Motion: Approve the donation of $2,500 from the Grayslake Park District to the district (donor and purpose as presented).
Mover/Second: Motion moved and seconded during meeting (names not recorded for mover/second in transcript).
Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (board members recorded as voting Aye included: Bridal, Miller, Mack, Nash, Braden, LaCroix, Albert, Weidman).
Outcome: Approved.

Purchase of student Chromebooks, Chrome Care warranty and cases — approved
Motion: Approve purchase of student Chromebooks, Chrome Care warranty and protective cases as presented.
Mover/Second: Motion moved and seconded during meeting (names not recorded for mover/second).
Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (LaCroix, Braden, Albert, Miller, Mack, Weidman, Nash recorded as Aye).
Outcome: Approved.

Wold architect fee proposals for 2026 projects (Frederick School) — approved
Motion: Approve Wold architect fee proposals for the 2026 media center renovations, 2026 exterior envelope improvements, and 2026 site improvements projects at Frederick School.
Mover/Second: Motion moved and seconded during meeting.
Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (Albert, Mack, Braden, LaCroix, Miller, Nash, Weidman recorded as Aye).
Outcome: Approved.

Engagement agreements for interim director of operations and maintenance and professional services for 2025 construction projects — approved
Motion: Approve the engagement agreements for the interim director of operations and maintenance with Kewalt Hamilton Associates and professional services for the 2025 construction projects as presented.
Mover/Second: Motion moved and seconded during meeting.
Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (Mack, Braden, Albert, Miller, LaCroix, Weidman, Nash recorded as Aye).
Outcome: Approved.

Resolution for non‑renewal of a probationary teacher (Maria Pilar Garcia Perez) — approved
Motion: Approve the resolution for the non‑renewal of a first, second, and third year probationary teacher, Maria Pilar Garcia Perez.
Mover/Second: Motion moved and seconded during meeting.
Vote: Unanimous recorded roll call in favor (Miller, Nash, Albert, Braden, Mack, Weidman, LaCroix recorded as Aye).
Outcome: Approved.

Notes: All motions were accepted by voice or roll call and the transcript records roll call votes with each board member indicating \"Aye.\" Where the mover and seconder were not identified by name in the transcript, the article records the procedural move/second as having occurred but does not attribute them to specific board members. No recorded Nays, abstentions or recusals were present in the transcript for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCSD 46 Board of Education Meeting: April 9th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 9 meeting the Grayslake CCSD 46 Board of Education approved a $2,500 donation, Chromebook purchases and multiple professional engagement agreements and unanimously voted to non‑renew a first‑ through third‑year probationary teacher.","taxTitle","Grayslake CCSD 46, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",38815,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079066,"District recommends K–8 two‑way dual language program, co‑teaching model and phased rollout beginning 2026–27",1508,2287000,3795000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9&start=2287&end=3795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9/thumbnail_2287000.jpg","/articles/6079066/Illinois/District-recommends-K8-twoway-dual-language-program-coteaching-model-and-phased-rollout-beginning-202627","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079066-68b46b58163d9dd2100b1f4db78eee51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183072&Signature=ArT0iPiQdSPwqxfp9zjxsuviaAQ4IyT3LSpuaTGYKtrNVWChwm9icOPmKXdqT8Ux6mMtsbJj2D1cMXJQGFSMoL7DnA-lgjj24QNdmAGvZGFjo14HR03e6Lalx0Gy~DeCeubzzJt9P8UXM3LnXOHHmHEhR4wcosv2QkCPiasqzLyRVFDn5sbZFBHnpt5t98s0LV5rKosgjTBlTT3HUGo3tYOuJoxiywsn5l6glxQFTkzfI83Sk6-Tp2wGYt5876Kfje~AEkonPPlq3xTabyhoXaurZH3ALIUkAn2lnypmS40N6q~Osy5kNd4rNKu0SWB9O3vWep~iUMu9WdNzyEtxdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a comprehensive plan to expand multilingual programming in Community Consolidated School District 46 during the April 9 board meeting, proposing a two‑way dual language K–5 pathway, co‑taught supports for multilingual learners and a phased implementation beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

The proposal, developed by a planning and design team of teachers and administrators, recommends a 50/50 two‑teacher dual language model in which English and Spanish are used daily to promote bilingualism, biculturalism and biliteracy for native and non‑native Spanish speakers. Nydia Talanda, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Avon, said the model would use a lottery for non‑native Spanish speakers; native Spanish speakers identified through district screening would be offered placement if they choose and meet linguistic criteria.

Jamie Parker, district TOSA, outlined the proposed rollup timeline: the two‑teacher kindergarten model would begin in 2026–27, first grade in 2027–28, and continue grade by grade with the goal of completing the elementary rollup through fifth grade. At middle school, the recommendation proposes a Spanish‑taught social studies course (a Spanish heritage course) in lieu of the English social studies course for students progressing through the dual program; further middle school decisions will be made as the program rolls up.

District staff described a differentiated co‑teaching model for multilingual learners who are not in the dual program: ML‑trained teachers would push into mainstream classrooms using co‑teaching strategies; newcomers would receive pull‑out supports for social and academic vocabulary; and WIN intervention time would be used for targeted language development. Amy Forrest, a seventh‑ and eighth‑grade math specialist, said the model would prioritize ELA and science for language supports while allowing for flexibility based on student need.

Staff also discussed operational considerations and next steps: professional development for teacher pairs and co‑planning time; a communication plan and family information nights; subcommittees to address PD, schedules, WIDA alignment, identification processes and outreach; and pilot options for the year before full implementation. One pilot option under consideration is to convert an existing kindergarten classroom from its current 90% Spanish/10% English one‑teacher model to a 50/50 single‑teacher day to test language distribution prior to launching a two‑teacher model. James Goschi, Frederick School principal, said districts must be prepared to justify levels of EL services and show that programs lead to positive academic outcomes.

Board members asked about evaluation metrics and connections to high‑school biliteracy pathways. Staff noted WIDA can provide descriptors and alignment to access testing but does not itself certify program effectiveness; the district will use access, MAP/NWEA and formative data plus teacher feedback to monitor outcomes. Staff reported the district currently has “a little over 700” multilingual students and that the district tracks about 60 languages across schools; Spanish is the focus of the dual language rollout because Spanish meets the threshold district staff cited for creating bilingual programming in a school.

Administrators emphasized that the plan is preliminary and that subcommittees will refine schedules, identification and staffing logistics; no board action to adopt the program was taken at the April 9 meeting.","District 46 presented a multilingual and bilingual recommendation to the board on April 9 proposing a 50/50 Spanish–English two‑way dual language pathway beginning in kindergarten in 2026–27, plus a differentiated co‑teaching model for other multilingual learners and logistical steps including subcommittees, pilots and family communication.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079072,"District staff, students report growth from Evolve SEL program; coaches describe districtwide rollout and data collection",1255,1016000,2271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9&start=1016&end=2271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9/thumbnail_1016000.jpg","/articles/6079072/Illinois/District-staff-students-report-growth-from-Evolve-SEL-program-coaches-describe-districtwide-rollout-and-data-collection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079072-99ad1aaeccbc872e460b1cfc9b0713cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183072&Signature=X~uwnf8JKUCJjXHBq1FIp12uRPHGxhtH7cojEBMu4B7lGRkRmNYxw4nitYquJwwFNVhZOhgqZn6EKnHx~ekaPgcaTE6xq3JhpJ0Yu~W5DMkGRVzS9VKvYryuTmYQV4s~fy3yfgVkfW~AWRYsWUxcmep1Wdw5A5obiDzjJw8kJqIyi1PH1aStX3tDQ1pFWpGo4Q6aD6MWq9sBd08-d953zLtMIY-57kQ69kEIk52ENHomBVMuVWF440p5UMFOiJkMBFvHvqAdyFDQdS6eON5gS6-mKjJ8wz0eZJvFAC5K5mSDeCFbwkh4x5A4SRO5tUbAIhdpfuruPWHoqQ6bOu~xUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Youth Guidance’s Evolve program and District 46 facilitators told the board April 9 that the district’s tier‑2 social‑emotional learning (SEL) circles have expanded and are producing positive early feedback from students and staff.

Cathy Lanus, director of professional development and curriculum design for Evolve by Youth Guidance, described the program model: two‑day in‑person training for facilitators, an online learning management system with a 16‑lesson curriculum, weekly circles of eight to 12 students and a coaching structure that includes monthly live districtwide coaching, weekly one‑on‑one check‑ins and on‑call support. “Everyone’s human. We all can grow in these skills for our whole lives,” Megan Itagaki, an Evolve coach, said of the program’s “parallel process” that develops both facilitators and students.

Grayslake staff who serve as facilitators described growth in participation and classroom impact. Doctor Tracy Troasick, a reading specialist, said Evolve “has helped students become more emotionally aware” and improved engagement and self‑efficacy. Yvonne Schmidt, a reading specialist at GMS, said the program grew from two groups last year to 19 groups this school year and that 241 students have participated, with a student wait list.

Facilitators described measurable gains from pre‑ and post‑surveys. Stephanie Helms, an eighth‑grade special education teacher and facilitator, summarized one set of findings from her capstone research: “From pre and post surveys, 60% of students saw an increase in their social awareness and 42% saw an increase in their responsible decision making.” Staff observers also reported that relationship skills and self‑awareness were the most prevalent competencies in classrooms.

Grant Chapman, a GMS school social worker and facilitator, said Evolve’s trauma‑informed approach and facilitator training create a consistent, safe space for students to be vulnerable and share peer support. Park Campus Principal Matt Milamid said the program ","Evolve by Youth Guidance staff and Grayslake CCSD 46 teachers and students described facilitator training, weekly circles and early outcomes during an April 9 board presentation; staff reported 19 groups and more than 241 students served this school year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079077,"Grayslake Middle School students present anti-bullying, attendance and peer-tutoring projects to school board",529,335000,864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9&start=335&end=864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956440-9767d68034ed28e458f237fd3553e2a9/thumbnail_335000.jpg","/articles/6079077/Illinois/Grayslake-Middle-School-students-present-anti-bullying-attendance-and-peer-tutoring-projects-to-school-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079077-c643ff69e707a222a84d3f94997e86df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183072&Signature=ipWtLnrFempYETYhihkRYKj6WmzieqIXGFqa5OGKLRB3vQ9n2k36fpBQlDEcK9V1u3kBR~6UZLKFiodeDMVgJr2CeWt4ql3QXmkrV3ZJMdUAOubhhOLmsyGZzGDqlrQevJAr492nP995yp32I7R4atowUI9CmYR92qrwz1vuwnm676onoSZ9~2DOt~3c~qzaEPrs7w4huzFTkG~k-w8RIdw8IpjaTxhOQdIXE9MJkLWSv88fNtF5cAjqABpkaP1G9JixquE~mV-psj5TsCzsJQpiD9Oh06F-tfZbbrR3WKstpOUWsNj-4LxARO-9Vn0fICgNf9kH12O5fgPoNIphSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grayslake Middle School students gave the Community Consolidated School District 46 Board of Education an overview of ongoing student‑led initiatives at the board's April 9 meeting at Frederick School.

The Way of the Panther leadership team described several projects aimed at improving school climate and student supports. Student Violet said the group has worked “on No Place for Hate and Anti Bullying” by producing posters with QR codes that link to the district reporting website to make reporting easier for students and staff. Augustin said the group is researching ways to reduce absenteeism and help students catch up on missing assignments.

The student presenters also outlined plans to expand student‑led tutoring (SLT). “Student led tutoring can be a chance for students to learn and grow with their peers,” Marilyn Mata said, noting SLT could be offered during WIN, homework club or after school and that the group posted family letters and tutor/tutee application links.

Other proposals included updates to sensory rooms, improved signage so students know how to request access, and additions to materials; bathroom and hallway improvements such as new soap dispensers and more feminine products; and changes to advisory time to make it more useful for students. Elise McCowen described plans to add posters and coordinate with staff to select materials for sensory rooms, and Ally Schultz said students are “working with the GMS administration to discuss ways to continue our update and update our online pass processes and look for ways to increase our hallway passing times.”

The students also shared recent community service results. The group thanked staff member Miss Corey for 10 years of service and reported a recent event raised more than $6,500, collected 14 hair donations, 18 blood donations and supported the Avon Food Pantry and Comfort Care organizations. The students said the school has donated more than $160,000 to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation over the past decade and recognized Abby Mack as the event’s top fundraiser, raising more than $950.

Board members thanked the students for their work. Director (board member) Miller said she appreciated the presentations and specifically praised the lunchroom waste‑reduction work.

The student presenters remained in the meeting for the following agenda items by invitation.

The Way of the Panther provided the board with both project plans and examples of recent community service; no formal board action on the projects was taken at the meeting.","A student leadership group at Grayslake Middle School outlined projects on anti‑bullying, attendance, student‑led tutoring, sensory‑room updates and bathroom/hallway safety during the April 9 Grayslake CCSD 46 school board meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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