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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

FOIA requests may be submitted to the FOIA officer, Colleen Bechard, at the District Office in person during regular office hours, by mail/courier service or by email to  FOIA@manteno5.org. It is recommended that requests be sent "Return Receipt Requested" to verify the request was received. Appropriate fees/charges may be assessed as allowed under Section 6 of Public Act 96-542.

Contact the Board of Education at SchoolBoard@manteno5.org

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that on March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Education of Manteno Community Unit School District No. 5 will convene a public hearing to consider a proposal to renew their waiver of the daily Physical Education requirement, per Illinois School Code (Section 27-6), for students in grades 11 and 12 who are active participants in Show Choir. During the hearing, the Board will hear testimony from educators, parents, and any other interested persons who wish to address the Board. The hearing will be held at Manteno High School, 443 North Maple Street, Manteno, Illinois. If the proposal is approved by the Board of Education, the waiver would remain in effect through the 2029-2030 school year.

Megan Powell
Secretary, Board of Education

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