Prairie State Wire

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has outlined the agenda for its upcoming regular business meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, in Springfield. The meeting will commence at 9 a.m., and those interested in participating publicly can sign up through an online form available from 7:30 a.m. until the meeting begins. This form is also accessible at ISBE's Springfield location.

Participants have the option to attend in person or via phone by dialing 571-317-3112 with access code 919-127-637. The meeting will be audiocast on the internet, with a link available on the ISBE website homepage under Top-Accessed Services.

ISBE ensures that all meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities and offers equitable opportunities for public participation. For special accommodations, including language translation services, individuals should contact Ana Arredondo, ISBE's Language Access Coordinator, at aarredon@isbe.net or call 312-814-5818. TTY/TDD users can reach ISBE at 888-261-2708.

The meeting will include recognitions of Briana Morales as the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year and Dr. Rachael Mahmood as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. A closed session may occur to discuss matters such as employee-related issues or pending litigation.

The Superintendent’s Report will feature a consent agenda with routine items expected to be enacted in one motion unless further discussion is requested by a board member. Items on this agenda include approvals related to contracts and grants over $1 million, such as renewals and new initiatives.

Discussion topics include approval of various grants and contracts exceeding $1 million, including those for YouthBuild Illinois Grant and Dolly Parton Imagination Library among others.

Announcements and reports from senior staff members and board members will follow, alongside monthly fiscal and administrative reports.

The meeting is set to adjourn after these proceedings are concluded.