The Board of Education welcomes feedback from its constituents.  Constituents may contact the Board of Education through the School Board's secretary, Ms. Katie McKim, at 847/731-9792. In accordance with 50 ILCS 205/20, the Board of Education has also provided an electronic communication option.

Therefore, you can reach out to all Board of Education members by emailing BoardOfEducation@zb126.org.

Please be aware that all Board members will also receive messages sent to their individual email addresses.

The School Board respectfully requests that individuals follow the School Board's Problem Solving Policy/Procedures to have their issues addressed by those who can resolve them promptly. The steps to the Problem Solving Policy/Procedures are as follows:

Problem-Solving Policy/Procedures

Any student or parent/guardian having a question or complaint because of the application of an administrative rule, or because of the actions of a school employee, or who feels there are deficiencies in the school system such as curriculum content, disciplinary practices, educational facilities, teaching methods, sexual harassment, etc., has the right to raise a question for attention.
Students should consult with their Advisor, Parent/Guardian, Counselor, Dean, or Principal for assistance in selecting the best and most appropriate means for presenting a matter for consideration. However, should the complainant engage in conduct or actions during the problem-solving procedures prohibited under Board Policy 8:30, the Enforcement provisions shall be utilized to address such conduct or actions. A copy of Board Policy 8:30 may be found on the District’s website under the heading “Board of Education> Board of Education Policies.”

STEP ONE:
If the conference does not resolve the matter within ten (10) school days -

STEP TWO:
The following information will be needed, in writing:

The question or problem may be taken to the Principal, who may bypass Step Two and refer the question to Step Three. If the Principal feels there is no basis for the question or that the conference result was the proper resolution, they will so inform the complainant. If notified in writing, a copy will be sent to the Superintendent and other appropriate Zion-Benton staff. Suppose the Principal feels the question or problem merits further investigation. In that case, he/she will hold a conference with all persons involved and will decide as to whether further action is necessary. In any case, they will notify all involved with the situation of their decision. If informed in writing, a copy will be forwarded to the Superintendent.

If Step Two does not resolve the situation within ten school days:

STEP THREE:
The question or problem may be taken to the Superintendent for review.  This procedure shall be the same as Step Two.  If Step Three does not resolve the situation within ten school days:

STEP FOUR:
The question or problem may be taken to the Board of Education for final review and decision. This procedure shall be the same as Step Two.
 

Contact the Board of Education by emailing BoardOfEducation@zb126.org and explaining the problem.

1. The question or problem should be discussed in a personal conference with the staff member directly involved. A Dean will be involved if it relates to a disciplinary action or upon the request of other appropriate personnel.
2. Any substantive complaint by a parent regarding an employee must be promptly called to the employee's attention. The complaining party shall first discuss the matter with the employee with the intent to resolve the complaint. The Counselor and/or Dean, upon request in advance by either party, will attend the meeting between the complainant and the employee. A complainant’s refusal to meet with the employee or present evidence may terminate any further action.
3. Date, time, and place of any situation causing the question or problem.
4. Specific nature of the question or problem for which remedial action is requested.
5. The remedy desired and why this remedy is felt to be appropriate.
6. Information on whether anyone else would be affected by the requested action.
7. Result of the original conference (Step One) and reasons for dissatisfaction with the conference result.

School Board Regular Meeting Schedule, Zion-Benton Township High School, District 126

July 2026 Through June 2027
Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Zion-Benton Township High School
3901 W. 21st Street, Zion, IL 60099
 

*Joint Board of Education Meeting Between School District #1, District #3, District #6, and District #126.

Jerry Nordstrom, President
Board of Education District 126
Lake County, Illinois

In accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2.02, the board meeting schedule is posted for community view. 

In accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2.02 and 5 ILCS 120/2.06, board meeting agendas and minutes are posted for community view.

We have a new platform for our Board Minutes called Diligent. 

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During our transition, you can also access the agenda and minutes here.

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Board of Education Meeting Recordings

April 21, 2026: This Board of Education meeting will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube Channel.  This is not a live stream.

Sep 24, 2024: At the September 24th Board of Education meeting, we were excited to host our first session in the newly dedicated BOE meeting space and debut our new recording equipment. Unfortunately, our initial attempt was not without challenges, as we experienced some sound quality issues. In keeping with our commitment to transparency, the video is still available for viewing via our BOE Playlist, which can be accessed through the Board of Education page on our website. We are actively working to improve the audio for future meetings, and we are confident that our next recording will feature much better sound quality.

View Policy Manual

Pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/27-23.6, Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 does not have a specific Board Policy titled “Anti-Bias Education.” However, the following policies may address intergroup conflict and related instructional content. These policies are available upon request by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 847-731-9300.

Policy Title

• 6:60 Curriculum Content

• 6:180 Extended Instructional Programs

In accordance with 105 ILCS 5/22-85.5 (Faith’s Law), Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 ensures that the community has access to the district’s employee code of conduct, specifically regarding expectations related to sexual misconduct.

The District's Board Policy 5:120, Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest, outlines these standards and is available for public review

All board members have completed the mandatory School Board training required by PA97-08 (105 ILCS 5/10-16a).