Aug 18, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardBoard Of Education Of Hinsdale Township High School, District 86 Policy Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on policy 640 regarding curriculum development. Discussions included the current administrative procedures for proposing new courses and concerns regarding the potential reduction of oversight in proposed policy language changes. Members emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and balancing administrative efficiency with board protections against massive, unexplained curricular overhauls. Specific attention was given to the proposal of adding American Sign Language 3 and 4 courses and how curriculum changes are vetted and communicated to the board.