Each Illinois school board member who is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy of at least one year’s duration must complete State-mandated professional development and leadership training (PDLT) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) training. State-mandated training is also required for board members who want to vote upon a dismissal based upon the Performance Evaluation Reform Act. For additional information, see Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development. All CUSD15 School Board Members have completed the Freedom of Information Act Training, the Open Meetings Act Training, and the 4 hours of mandatory school board training