Alliance Defending Freedom
Local Alert
📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 to Calendar
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Waukegan CUSD 60 and identified 2 items with potential legal exposure ahead of the vote.
HIGH VIABILITY (LEVEL 7)
Requires Verification

Approval of Large Contract with Youth Guidance
📅 November 10, 2026
The Board is scheduled to ratify a payment of $565,561.63 to Youth Guidance for school-based programs. These programs often involve counseling and mentorship for students, which may implicate parental rights regarding notice and consent for psychological services or discussions on sensitive topics. The specific program materials and parental consent protocols are not included in the agenda.
Intake Action

RECORDS REQUEST: Item 10.A ratifies payment to Youth Guidance. Submit a public records request for the district’s contract with Youth Guidance, all program and training materials used with students, and any parental notification or consent forms associated with the program.

⚖️ Legal Hook: Parental Rights – 14th Am. Due Process
MONITOR (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Approval of Contract with BE GLAD LLC
📅 November 10, 2026
The Board is scheduled to ratify a payment of $139,000.00 to BE GLAD LLC for a ‘Guided Language Acquisition Design’ online license and support. This is a professional development and instructional framework that may require teachers to affirm or teach concepts related to equity or multiculturalism, potentially creating compelled speech issues for staff or introducing contested ideas into the curriculum.
Intake Action

RECORDS REQUEST: Item 10.A ratifies payment to BE GLAD LLC. Submit a public records request for the district’s contract with BE GLAD LLC and all associated training materials, presentations, and curriculum guides provided to district staff.

⚖️ Legal Hook: First Amendment – Compelled Speech
District Leadership
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