U-46 increases parental involvement to comply with federal law
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Elgin-based School District U-46 says it now is in compliance with federal regulations regarding parental involvment at low-income Title 1 schools. (Melissa Jenco/Tribune)
School District U-46 believes it is now in compliance with parental involvement requirements at Channing Elementary School after being admonished by the state Board of Education.
“In general, I think the effect on Channing has been a feeling of greater collaboration among staff and parents and leadership to make decisions for our students and a feeling of greater transparency as to what decisions are being made and why,” new Principal Selene Stewart told the U-46 school board Tuesday.
Last winter, a group of parents filed a complaint with the state alleging Channing was not following the regulations for low-income