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Glenbrook HSD 225 School District board meeting, Aug 10, 2026

39 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Glenbrook board reviews '27-'28 course guide, approves aquatics employee handbook 7⁠-⁠0 39:11

  • A district staff member presented the third version of the district course guide, for '27-'28, which embeds policy work in Chapter 1 and adds a new Chapter 2 on Advanced Placement, dual credit and advanced programs. 0:06
  • Board members asked about grading and about outside input into curriculum development, and the course guide was set to return on the consent agenda at the next meeting. 23:45
  • The board voted 7⁠-⁠0 to approve the 2026⁠-⁠27 Glenbrook Aquatics Employee Handbook as presented in closed session. 39:11

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Item by item (6)
  1. District course guide review 0:00
    • A district staff member said this is the third version of the course guide, with policy work embedded in Chapter 1 and a new Chapter 2 dedicated to Advanced Placement, dual credit and advanced programs. 0:06
    • One board member said grades bother them and that there should be a better way to understand how students are advancing, after a staff member said the district has not explored standards-based grading at the high school level. 23:25
    • Dr. Marcelo Sztainberg asked about the district's external input process when developing curriculum, and a staff member said the district takes part in a career and technical group with external experts that meets monthly. 24:24
  2. Upcoming committee and board meetings 33:26
    • A staff member said the Policy Committee will meet August 27th at the administration building to review policy updates, with approval to be sought in September. 33:51
    • The staff member said board self-evaluation training with a representative of the Illinois Association of School Boards will begin at 4:00 PM on Monday, September 14th, followed by the regular meeting at 7, when the board will formally approve the bond sales. 33:51
    • The staff member said a Facilities Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 8th will review bids for removal of the bleachers and purchase of replacement bleachers. 34:27
  3. Closed session 36:17
    • A motion was made to enter closed session to consider matters involving a specific employee and legal counsel under the Open Meetings Act. 36:17
    • The board returned from closed session at 8:57 PM. ~37:16
    • The motion to enter closed session carried. 37:16
  4. Personnel report 38:05
    • Dr. Marcelo Sztainberg moved that the board approve the personnel report as presented. 38:10
    • The motion carried. ~38:31
  5. Aquatics employee handbook 38:53
    • A motion was made to approve the 2026⁠-⁠27 Glenbrook Aquatics Employee Handbook as presented in closed session. 38:53
    • The motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 39:11
  6. Adjournment 39:16
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. 39:16

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Video: posted by the district as “Board of Education - Aug 10 2026”