Jun 9, 2026Board meeting
District 97 Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting featured extensive public comment regarding the district's collaboration with early childhood programs and concerns over the district's acceleration and math placement processes for neurodivergent students. Several community members advocated for continued funding and support for the early childhood collaboration due to its role in connecting families with essential resources, screenings, and kindergarten readiness programs. Additionally, parents shared experiences regarding the challenges of navigating the district's acceleration rubric and requested improvements to ensure equitable support for twice-exceptional students.