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A district communications leader said the district will begin more consistent construction updates this week tied to the three middle-school projects and other facility work at 15 of 21 buildings this summer. The board heard the district plans to expand print newsletters twice a year to reach community members who do not receive electronic communications.

The administration said Rooms — an app the district piloted with athletics and activities at both high schools — will be the focus of a measured rollout. Staff reported a year-long pilot produced useful feedback from coaches, staff and families; the provider has made changes and the district will emphasize staff and parent training and SOPPA (Student Online Personal Protection Act) compliance during implementation.

Board members asked how the platform rollout should be governed. Administration said a number of communications and social-media policies already exist and that the district will prioritize training, compliance with records-retention and FOIA rules, and a phased rollout over the next 12 months. Staff also noted one recent intern — a recent Wheaton North graduate — will help document construction progress as part of a career-pathways opportunity.

The plan includes continuing the district’s monthly mobile food pantries (noting volunteer shortages over summer months), and the administration drew the board’s attention to an annual summary of donations: for the 2024–25 school year the district accepted nearly $500,000 in community donations and in-kind support, largely from PTAs and booster organizations.

Administration said the communications work plan will be finalized through the usual July–August cadence: the board will review priorities in July and act on the finalized work plan in August. Staff also said they are developing internal-communications indicators following a district communications audit and expect to return with measurable targets later in the year.

Board members asked whether the Rooms rollout or branding changes would require policy action; staff said much of the governance is operational and will rely on existing communications and branding policy, with additions as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 11th, 2025 - CUSD200 Board of Education - (LIVE)","oneSentenceSummary","The board received an early presentation of the district communications and community engagement work plan, which includes consistent construction updates, expanded print newsletters, a district-wide rollout plan for the Rooms communication platform (with Soppa compliance), branding work at middle schools and continued mobile food pantry efforts.","taxTitle","CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14969,"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},6200833,"CUSD 200 board votes to support Vision 2030 strategic framework from state associations",337,2285000,2622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805620-ab3df50586ed0ee5868cbda2c50ad5d8&start=2285&end=2622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805620-ab3df50586ed0ee5868cbda2c50ad5d8/thumbnail_2285000.jpg","/articles/6200833/Illinois/CUSD-200-board-votes-to-support-Vision-2030-strategic-framework-from-state-associations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200833-18a1088a343a779f6c6535d63a0c5ea5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936145&Signature=m8T3J~Cjcg5TvVSRxiRleBjgBgX9sHGXLbBMcI7cw2wspv6bgc9YbvH6fSK4PAagq40mvgfIMBzCz0XcrA2SmkErhHWyRTCCXov4IQ6kXOhPf3il9hPYD11NoC-hHsuvWIN9QD1dnItWwfNZKHT4w8WwVWdmwp95y7-nAXWuQk1dCoj9mOnbFojd8BQrkA28dn6D9rscner0fMkJeNx21BZEPYlrU0snOKyA3FAoq~F2uFVFWgYPpOwtdoLdpzqxbZZIyJ4HZAbSKofzogPT2DQg6Sx8md6vuJc4pjJZpgOx-Jmf2dsTG6Fj7iFcBFeqGNiI3y49bTPiOp9kdMr3Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education voted June 11 to approve a resolution expressing support for Vision 2030, a strategic framework drafted by statewide education organizations to guide policy and advocacy over the coming decade.

Superintendent Dr. Schuler described Vision 2030 as a high-level strategic document developed by organizations including the Illinois Association of School Administrators and the Illinois Association of School Boards to guide advocacy and priority-setting; he told the board that voting to support the vision does not bind the district to any future specific legislative positions that might arise from it.

Board discussion was split. Supporters said many of the document’s aspirational themes — including future-focused learning, career pathways, predictable funding and reduced unfunded mandates — align with district priorities and could provide helpful direction. Opponents said the resolution risks placing the local board into state-level policy debates and expressed specific disagreement with elements such as suggested changes to statewide assessment systems and particular funding examples.

The motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Ms. Kulevitz and seconded by Mr. Jerphy. Roll-call votes recorded in the meeting show the resolution passed by a 5–2 margin. Yes votes: Kulevitz, Jerphy, Evison, Long and Rutledge. No votes: Wagner and Hamlin.

Board members and administration emphasized that the resolution is advisory: it signals support for the associations’ strategic direction but does not commit the board to supporting any specific legislation that may be proposed later. Dr. Schuler said the associations use such visions to inform advocacy and that any legislative items would still come back to the board for separate consideration.

The board’s approval directs the district to be listed among supporters of Vision 2030; no immediate operational changes or budgetary commitments were attached to the resolution.","The district board approved a resolution expressing support for Vision 2030, a strategic framework developed by statewide education associations; trustees debated whether endorsing the statewide document was appropriate for the local board and noted the resolution is nonbinding.",{"_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},6200838,"CUSD 200 board approves revised smart-device policy after debate over smartwatches and instructional time",551,1709000,2260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3805620-ab3df50586ed0ee5868cbda2c50ad5d8&start=1709&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3805620-ab3df50586ed0ee5868cbda2c50ad5d8/thumbnail_1709000.jpg","/articles/6200838/Illinois/CUSD-200-board-approves-revised-smart-device-policy-after-debate-over-smartwatches-and-instructional-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200838-19aeec8667ea8158b4f4cec0eba8d6b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936145&Signature=K9KLGem5k6yskKAqeFxd1VsWSoL1mSj3Kj5W1mRXWvuW7Cb0crDuZJzmqvvAENJGnHxhgQCAhX2SkPZeZRyXYaaoQKJ5gCPh8ARCbJmvfLUaxaYhuSmuur8zKgAb0OrAnsxZQZXZToDNd8yFlk88LA3FEmHnH1amKoe3kd59oMvDLbJhIT89vj-Wp-Lqa9Emw3dBroe6Y8U63FfK3pI6LvbX3k40RG26h4QaLFRyRdD4vnXOiqc6GLSmPOKoUahn7PBrgj~3ozHovQO9RBVidm2CVbghxzDOalkDrLlnKpXkRmQzABx4oQUzonIej~6AJ4CVQCilhOYIbMr3teQ~HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education on June 11 approved a revised smart-device policy and accompanying procedures that consolidate the district’s cellular-device rules into a single document and define expectations for use during instructional time.

Superintendent Dr. Schuler told the board the revision’s main goals were to “bring together all of our cellular phone and device expectations into one document” and to clarify rules for elementary, middle and high schools while allowing buildings to keep local practices for storage and supervision.

The proposal, which also adds language addressing wearable devices such as smartwatches, drew sustained discussion from board members before the vote. Several trustees said they supported a clear policy but expressed reservations about the smartwatch language, the definition of “instructional time,” and storage requirements that could limit student access to devices in emergencies.

Board members who opposed final passage said they were concerned the smartwatch language had not been reviewed with the same stakeholder rigor as the rest of the policy and that storage provisions calling for devices to be powered off or kept in lockers might impede student access during safety incidents. Other board members said the broader community and building administrators had asked for clearer, consolidated guidance.

The motion to approve the policy was moved by Mr. Rutledge and seconded by Ms. Evison. Roll-call votes recorded in the meeting transcript show the policy passed with five in favor and two opposed. Yes votes: Rutledge, Evison, Wagner, Long and Hamlin. No votes: Jerphy and Pelovitz. The policy was therefore approved as presented.

Dr. Schuler told the board the district used the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and administrator input during the past year to gather feedback, and that the administration expects the policy to remain a “work in progress” that can be revised after implementation. He also noted that state legislation on student-device rules remains under consideration and could affect local policies.

The board’s action now directs staff to incorporate the policy into student handbooks and implementation plans. The administration said it will continue outreach and training at the building level and monitor how the policy works in practice.

Board members and staff said they expect to revisit specific operational pieces — especially smartwatch handling and the definition of instructional time — as the policy is implemented and as further stakeholder feedback and any state law developments become available.","The Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education approved a revised smart-device policy that consolidates device expectations districtwide and sets limits on phone use during instructional time; board members voiced concerns about how wearable devices, student safety and definitions of instructional time are handled.","actionData","errors"]

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CUSD 200 board approves revised smart-device policy after debate over smartwatches and instructional time