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DeKalb County Regional Office of Education

The Regional Office of Education carries out statutory school oversight, educator licensing, safety, and regional education duties.

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Authority

Who makes the decision

Voters elect the Regional Superintendent. Illinois law assigns the office administrative, licensing, school-recognition, safety, financial, and regional-service responsibilities.

Public money

How it is funded

The office uses County, state, federal, fee, grant, and program funding tied to its statutory and regional services.

Meeting rhythm

When the public work happens

The elected office does not have a regular policymaking meeting. The separate Regional Board of School Trustees holds public meetings for the matters within its authority.

Responsibilities

What this body controls

  • Educator licensure and professional development
  • School recognition, calendars, and health and life-safety oversight
  • Regional programs, truancy services, and safe-school support
  • Support for the Regional Board of School Trustees