Board approves registration fees, handbook and routine items; enters closed session

At the March 10 meeting the Board of Education for Riverside‑Brookfield Twp SD 208 took several formal actions by voice and roll‑call votes.

Consent and minutes: The board approved minutes from the February 10 and February 24, 2026 meetings as presented in the packet.

Student registration fees: Administration recommended raising the technology fee for classes of 30 and above to $125 for 2026–27. The board voted to approve the student registration fees as presented. The motion passed on roll call with no objections.

Student handbook: After a review of handbook updates covering mental‑health days, restorative practices, a signed safety contract embedded in residency procedures, Student Online Protection Act compliance, off‑campus speech tied to material and substantial disruption, limits on OSS (out‑of‑school suspension) and e‑learning day language, the board adopted the student handbook for 2026–27 as presented.

Payment of bills and minimum course enrollment: The board approved payment of bills as presented and approved the list of courses projected to enroll below 20 students for 2026–27, in accordance with district policy 6:31.

IHSA membership renewal: The board approved renewal of Illinois High School Association membership for 2026–27; speakers noted the fee has been waived recently so there is no immediate fiscal impact.

Closed session: The board voted to enter closed session to consider personnel matters, student discipline, property and potential litigation and other listed items; the public portion adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Vote summary: All recorded motions during the public meeting were approved; roll calls were recorded as affirmative where a roll call was required.