Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Oct. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The first regular meeting of the month of October of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District 200, DuPage County, Illinois, was called to order at the Hubble Middle School, 3S600 Herrick Rd, Warrenville, IL by Board President Chris Crabtree at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Upon the roll being called, the following were present:
Board Members: Mrs. Chris Crabtree
Mr. Dave Long
Mrs. Angela Blatner
Mrs. Susan Booton
Dr. Mary Yeboah
Absent: Mr. Rob Hanlon
Mr. Brad Paulsen
Also in Attendance: Dr. Jeff Schuler, Superintendent
Dr. Charlie Kyle
Mrs. Erica Loiacono
Mrs. Melissa Murphy
Dr. Brian O’Keeffe
Dr. Chris Silagi
Mr. Jason Spencer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Jason Spencer, the Executive Director of Innovation and Technology, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOST SCHOOL
Ms. Jennifer Craig, Principal of Washington Elementary School thanked the Board and Administration for their time, dedication, and the support they provide especially during the last 18 months. Ms. Craig also recognized the staff, students, and parents of Washington. A video was shared highlighting three learning experiences at Washington – the clubs and activities that are taking place were noted, the ways 1:1 Chromebooks are being used to enhance and personalize student learning experiences, and the intentional work Washington staff has done with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) this fall.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
President Crabtree reported information on the following:
∙ Represented the Board at the dedication of the new outside sign at Johnson Elementary.
∙ Attended the PTA Council breakfast this morning.
∙ Board Member Adopted Schools – visited Pleasant Hill and Franklin, and saw creative and innovative work taking place in our classrooms and schools, with staff and students.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Dr. Schuler reported the following:
∙ Celebrations include:
o 2022 Niche Rankings – District 200 received an A+ rating, and all schools received an A-level ranking.
o Engagement in school activities has been very strong, including new club activities.
o Parent/Teacher Conferences - offering in-person and virtual options for parents; this has been well received from parents.
o Two Community Engagement opportunities coming up: October 27- Portrait of a Graduate input session at Hubble 7:00 PM; November 3 – Parent Workshop “Creating a High Performing Mindset” at Hubble Auditorium 7:00 PM.
o Principal Appreciation Day – Friday, October 29th. Medici It is a great day for Board Members to reach out to principals in their adopted schools.
∙ COVID-19 Data Update included information on:
o Current D200 new student and staff cases
o Zip code cases per 100,000 residents
o D200 new cases per week by school and by level
o D200 COVID public data dashboard (cumulative cases and close contact quarantine data for the week of Oct 9)
o Test to Stay (TTS) data for D200
o D200 student partial and full vaccination rates for MS and HS levels
o Outbreak and Investigation – IDPH definition and D200 investigation protocol
o D200 safe hours for school environment (based on the MIT COVID-19 tool)
There were comments and/or questions on the following:
∙ Niche ratings – how much academic test scores feed into the rating; test scores relative to benchmark districts; academic achievement gaps not factored in; lower ratings in food (based on student feedback) and facilities (based on dollars spent on facilities); the percentage of subjective feedback vs objective data in the rating.
∙ Test to Stay (TTS) in D200:
o Are students in the TTS permitted to ride the bus?
o Any further developments of providing TTS as an option for the out-of-school close contacts?
o The source of the out-of-school close contacts is most often in the home - a sibling or a parent.
o If vaccinated, there is no quarantine (as long as the individual is not symptomatic).
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Agenda Items
In accordance with Board Policy 2.230, members of the public wishing to offer public comment had the opportunity to do so. A public comment sign-up sheet was made available until 7:00 p.m. at the meeting site. The Board Meeting was available for viewing via live-stream on the District’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/communityunitschooldistrict200.
Per Board Policy, the Board may shorten the time allocation for each person to less than 3 minutes to allow the maximum number of people the opportunity to speak. The Board did not shorten the time allocation for each person to speak due to the number of speakers.
| Speaker: | Alicia O’Connell |
| Topic | School Boards |
| Speaker: | Jeanne Ives
Shannon Limjuco |
| Topic | Portrait of a Graduate |
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Acceptance of Gift to Whittier Elementary School – Recommend acceptance of the gift to Whittier as presented.
2. Acceptance of Gift to Wheaton Warrenville South Athletics-Boys Basketball Program – Recommend acceptance of the gift to WWS Athletics boys basketball program as presented.
3. Approval to Add Temporary Serious Safety Hazard Bus Route – Recommend approval to add temporary serious safety hazard bus route as presented.
4. Approval of Professional Learning Expenditure Request for Board Members – Recommend approval of professional learning expenditure request for Board Members as presented.
5. Approval of Statements of Completion from the ROE – Recommend approval of statements of completion from the ROE as presented.
6. Approval of the Renewal of Scantron Achievement Series & Analytics Subscriptions – Recommend approval of Scantron Achievement Series & Analytics Subscriptions as presented.
7. Approval to Purchase Additional Staff Laptops – Recommend approval to purchase additional staff laptops as presented.
8. Approval of Bills Payable and Payroll – Recommend approval of the bills payable and payroll as presented.
9. Approval of Minutes – September 8, 2021, Open and Closed, September 22, 2021, Committee of the Whole Open and Closed, and Approval to Destroy Recordings of Closed Sessions Prior to May 2020 As Allowable by Law – Recommend approval of the minutes as presented and approval to destroy recordings of closed sessions prior to May 2020 as allowable by law.
10. Approval of Personnel Report to Include Employment, Resignation, Retirement, and Leave of Absence of Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Non-Union Staff – Recommend approval of the personnel report as presented.
There were no questions, comments, and/or discussions on the consent agenda.
MOTION
Member Booton moved, Member Blatner seconded to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: AYE 5, NAY 0.
The motion carried 5-0.
POLICY POSTING CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Revised Policy 2:10 School District Governance – Recommend approval of revised policy 2:10 as presented.
2. Approval of Revised Policy 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship – Recommend approval of revised policy 2:130 as presented.
3. Approval of Revised Policy 2:240 Board Policy Development – Recommend approval of revised policy 2:240 as presented.
4. Approval of Revised Policy 2:30 School District Elections – Recommend approval of revised policy 2:30 as presented.
5. Approval of Revised Policy 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment – Recommend approval of revised policy 5:10 as presented.
6. Approval of Revised Policy 6:145 Migrant Students – Recommend approval of revised policy 6:145 as presented.
7. Approval of Revised Policy 6:160 English Learners – Recommend approval of revised policy 6:160 as presented.
8. Approval of Revised Policy 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks – Recommend approval of revised policy 6:235 as presented.
9. Approval of Revised Policy 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies – Recommend approval of revised policy 6:255 as presented.
10. Approval of Revised Policy 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs – Recommend approval of revised policy 6:260 as presented.
11. Approval of Revised Policy 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease – Recommend approval of revised policy 7:280 as presented.
12. Approval of Revised Policy 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs – Recommend approval of revised policy 8:90 as presented.
There were questions, comments, and/or discussion on the following:
∙ A reminder of the process – the Board has a policy committee that reviews any recommended policy changes before being brought to the full board on the first reading/public posting (in September).
∙ There was one comment/question received from the public on # 5: Policy 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, regarding a district’s ability to use conviction records as a determinant in hiring; due process to ensure there is a full understanding of that record. This is not a change in practice for District 200.
∙ Clarification on #9: Policy 6:255 – Assemblies and Ceremonies, clarification on school sponsored activities and groups meeting that are not sponsored by the District.
MOTION
Member Booton moved, Member Yeboah seconded to accept the Policy Posting Consent Agenda as presented. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: AYE 5, NAY 0. The motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of a Professional Contract with Upland Design, Ltd. of Plainfield, IL The Board of Education has committed to creating a base funding model and playbook to help replace aging playgrounds at many of the District's elementary schools.
The Board of Education has committed to providing financial support over the next 7-8 years to elementary schools with aging playgrounds. Lincoln Elementary and Johnson Elementary are scheduled for playground replacement in the summer of 2022. In preparation for the summer of 2022 and beyond, the Business Office recommends that a playbook be developed to ensure a consistent approach to each project on an annual basis. In addition, we are seeking professional oversight/management of the playground replacements at Lincoln and Johnson Elementary. The services that are expected run from initial site visits through the entire construction process.
Dr. Schuler, Dr. O'Keeffe, and Mr. John Robinson met with six playground representatives/ playground architects. Two proposals from playground architects were received. Each proposal offered to develop a playbook and provide professional services related to the renovations of Lincoln and Johnson playgrounds. The highest proposal came from Hitchcock Design Group at a total cost of $55,800.00. The lowest proposal came from Upland Design, Ltd. at a total cost of $30,750.00. Both proposals included all of the required services the District is seeking.
There was additional information, comments and/or questions on the following:
∙ If schools or parent groups choose to fundraise, it would be added to the core district contribution which would enhance the design or personalize it for an individual building.
∙ Lincoln and Johnson have parent committees that have worked to raise funds that may bring additional features to the playground and/or enhance an aspect of the playground.
∙ Upland will do the architectural design work on the two projects for summer 2022, as well as the playbook so that the process can be replicated at other D200 buildings.
∙ There are a number of elementary playgrounds that will be due for replacement over the next 7-8 years.
∙ The student population of a building will be taken into consideration as to the size of the playground itself.
∙ The size of the playground is going to be a distinguisher in what the district contribution is, as the base cost will be higher.
∙ The potential for additional design costs if additional features or enhancements are made to individual playgrounds as it relates to the use of fundraised dollars.
∙ There is no expectation for parent involvement in fundraising for playgrounds.
∙ Will there be park district collaboration for the two playgrounds? There are two different park districts (Warrenville Park District for Johnson and Wheaton Park District for Lincoln). This may be dependent on the location of the playground and if there is another park district playground within close proximity.
Based on the proposals received, it was recommended the Board approve Upland Design Ltd. of Plainfield, Illinois to provide professional services in developing a playbook for future planning and professional services related to the renovation of the playgrounds at Lincoln Elementary and Johnson Elementary in the summer of 2022.
MOTION
Member Long moved, Member Booton seconded to approve the professional contract with Upland Design, Ltd as presented. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was AYE 5, NAY 0. The motion carried 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Student Learning Feature
District 200 has an approved health curriculum for grades K-12. As a part of this curriculum, the topics of human growth and development and human sexuality are included.
The student learning feature for October focused on the current human growth and development and human sexuality curriculum. The overview also provided information for the Board on Public Act 102-0522 signed into law in August 2021 (Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act). The presentation included the curriculum process the district will follow to evaluate new standards and possible curriculum changes. Mrs. Melissa Murphy shared a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the following:
∙ Current ISBE Standards
o Current IL learning standards for health combined with P.E.
o 3 Standards for physical development
o 3 Standards for health
o Current human growth and development curriculum comes from goal 23 (human body systems)
∙ Current ISBE Sexual Education Guidance
o Requires schools to include instruction on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS, if sex education is provided to students
o Must be provided in any classes in comprehensive sex education taught in grades 6-12 (Began in 2014)
o Schools have the flexibility to determine the grade(s) this content is taught
∙ CUSD 200 Board Policy and Health Education
o Board Policy 6:60 – Curriculum Content
∙ Current D200 Approved Curriculum
o Elementary curriculum – approved curriculum 2007
o Middle School curriculum – approved curriculum and textbook 2015
o High School curriculum – textbook adopted 2015
∙ Public Act 102-0522
o Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act – signed into law August 2021
o Requires districts to utilize a standards-based sex education course for grades 6-12
o Creates personal health and safety standards at the elementary level
∙ New Topics as Written in Public Act 102-0522
o Consent
o Culturally Appropriate
o Gender Identity
o Healthy Relationships
o Inclusive
o Medically Accurate
o Sexual Violence
o Trauma-Informed
o Alignment to the National Sex Education Standards
∙ Topic Strands in National Sex Education Standards
o Consent and Healthy Relationships
o Anatomy and Physiology
o Puberty and Adolescent Sexual Development
o Gender Identity and Expression
o Sexual Orientation and Identity
o Sexual Health
o Interpersonal Violence
∙ Additional Language Written in Public Act 102-0522
o School districts not mandated to teach K-5 personal health and safety standards and/or 6-12 comprehensive sexual education standards
o If districts do teach content, must be aligned to ISBE standards (*not yet released) and the National Sexual Education Standards
o ISBE will not be providing lessons or resources that districts are required to use
o A student’s parent/guardian may opt the student out by submitting a request in writing; there will be no disciplinary action if students/parents choose not to participate
o Individuals shall have the opportunity to review the scope and sequence of instructional materials to be used in a class or course with this content
∙ D200 Curriculum Process
o Step 1 – curriculum review process (after ISBE releases new standards)
o Step 2 – form a D200 curriculum committee to review standards to determine if any changes will be made; form a sexual education advisory team
o Step 3 – curriculum proposals brought to Board of Education for 30-day public review
o Step 4 – approval of the curriculum by the Board of Education
There was additional information/comments on the following:
∙ Board Policy 6:60 – Curriculum Content – requirements for health education include age appropriate sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention – otherwise known as Erin’s Law.
∙ D200 approved curriculum is posted on the District 200 website in the Student Learning section.
∙ A separate document for K-12 human sexuality curriculum and content is also posted on the website in the Student Learning section, which shows how content progresses from first grade through the high school health course.
∙ Important to note public act 102-0522 states the content taught must be aligned to ISBE standards that have not yet been released. ISBE standards are supposed to be released by August 2022.
∙ The process of reviewing ISBE standards with the current content to determine if any changes will be made will include administrators, teachers, and community members. This will entail forming a sexual education advisory team for that work.
There were questions/comments/discussions on the following:
∙ Opting out of the sexual education content portion of the health graduation requirement.
∙ The expectation as to when the new standards/curriculum will be implemented; Do not anticipate immediate implementation. Districts should have the opportunity to work through their curriculum review process and make whatever decisions they want to for their respective communities.
∙ Some clarity needs to come out for school districts regarding range of choice and local control in the decision relative to implementation.
∙ If students/parents opt-out of this portion of the content, what will take the place for students during the time this is being covered?
∙ At the HS level, this would be covered during sophomore health; Erin’s law is covered annually at the elementary level.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion of Career Pathways
Career Pathways is a District initiative designed to support all students in their exploration of career options to better prepare them for both college and careers.
The Administration provided an update to the Board of Education on the Career Pathways work taking place in District 200. The Student Learning section of the Vision 2022 plan commits to preparing students for their future paths by designing learning experiences that develop strong academic, social, and problem-solving skills. The Board was informed about Career Pathways activities and goals that specifically relate to the areas of Career Awareness, Career Readiness, Dual Credit College Coursework, Career Based Learning Opportunities, and Industry Recognized Credentials. Information about the development of 16 Career Clusters for course selection and the upcoming proposal of two Dual Credit courses, Introduction to Education 1 & 2, was also be shared. There was a PowerPoint which included information on the following:
∙ Vision and Mission
o Creating engaging and relevant learning experiences to prepare all students for their future
o Students will graduate with an identified career area of interest, external work related experiences, early college credits, and career-specific credentials
∙ Why is this Needed?
o D200 offers many electives and activities that allow students to pursue interests, explore careers, or discover new passions
o Career pathways will help students navigate their many options
o Students will be more likely to take electives that will be most beneficial to them, both in terms of pursuing their interests and in the area of career exploration
∙ How Does This Connect to Vision 2022
o Our commitment is to prepare students for their future paths, by designing learning experiences that develop strong academic, social, and problem-solving skills.
∙ Three Year Implementation Plan
o Timeline of work projects for each of the career pathway goals for 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023+
∙ Five Key Components
o Career Awareness
o Career Readiness
o Dual Credit College Coursework
o Career Based Learning Opportunities
o Industry Recognized Credentials
∙ Career Awareness
o Design high-quality pathways that provide opportunities for students to explore, learn, and engage in various career options
∙ Career Awareness 2021-22
o Align current courses and extracurricular opportunities to 16 nationally recognized career clusters
o Finalize process for students to complete a career interest survey
o Redesign the course catalog to reflect Career Pathways
o Complete the Education Pathway
o Identify tool/system to track student progress and data related to ISBE career readiness indicators
∙ Career Readiness
o Assist and monitor student progress in career planning and preparation
∙ Dual Credit College Coursework
o Expand dual credit courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and to reduce the time and cost of college
∙ Dual Credit 2021-22
o New course proposal November 2021 – “Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2”
▪ Focus on recruitment of diverse candidates that reflect the D200 student population
o Exploration of other College of DuPage (COD) courses
∙ Career Based Learning Opportunities
o Increase opportunities for internships and work-based learning experiences
∙ Career Based Learning Opportunities 2021-22
o Enroll students in a manufacturing apprenticeship program (Spring 2022)
o Recruit students for IT and Cybersecurity apprenticeship programs (2022-2023) o Career based guest speakers to speak to classes in a variety of Career and Tech Ed (CTE) and academic areas
∙ Industry-Recognized Credentials
o Identify and increase opportunities for students to earn industry/workplace credentials
∙ Industry-Recognized Credentials 2021-22
o Identify areas where students can apply for and receive industry/workplace credentials
There was additional information/comments on the following:
∙ This initiative began a few years ago but was put on hold due to COVID.
∙ All jobs and all careers that exist will fall into one of the 16 nationally recognized career clusters.
∙ Giving students an opportunity to have a purpose, a goal, and attain the skills needed to be successful in a given career.
∙ ISBE believes if students accomplish three of the nine career readiness indicators in their HS career, they are considered “career ready”. The goal is for all District 200 students to achieve at least three of those indicators.
∙ The proposed new dual credit course(s) – “Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2” includes a 32-hour field experience with D200 elementary, middle school, and high school buildings in the district.
∙ District 200 long-term strategy of growing our teacher pool.
There were questions/comments/discussions on the following:
∙ Timeline for implementation – the goal for next year is to have all students, grades 9-12, signing up for one of the career pathways.
∙ The emphasis on manufacturing and the trades and getting more people back into those fields.
∙ Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) programs and making all aware of the opportunities there and helping students understand you can follow these paths into a career. TCD programs will continue.
∙ Helping kids get on a path and see what they are or are not interested in.
∙ The role of the guidance counselors and department chairs at the HS level for the career pathways implementation.
∙ As students meet with counselors, wanting to be certain that guidance counselors are aware of the direction they are leading to; do not want certain kids to end up getting tracked into a direction that has to do with implicit bias, disciplinary infractions, or attendance, that don’t match their interest or academic capacity.
∙ Career pathways as it relates to the students enrolled in the D200 transition program.
∙ Recommending courses to students based on the pathways career clusters, but not locking students into classes or a specific direction or cluster.
∙ What is not changing in the pathways work is the D200 core graduation requirements/classes. This is for the portion of the day where students do have a choice, aligning areas of future interest for the individual to classes, and can continue to accumulate early college options beyond AP classes. Also looking at workplace-based experiences.
∙ The Business Incubator program/classes at the HS level.
∙ The potential expansion of offerings for other coursework related to the pathways/cluster (that are not Dual Credit Classes).
∙ Community service – does not have to be directly school-related. Volunteering outside of school with community organizations, food pantries, churches, etc. falls under this. Question regarding caring for younger siblings, babysitting, and whether this is acceptable community service.
∙ Intro to Education 1 & 2 - Loyola fits the mission and vision of the District for the Education Dual Credit Class; the administrative fee charged to students for the classes; D200 teachers leading the class.
∙ Any potential impact on the dropout/graduation rate due to the class offerings and this viable alternative? It was noted the D200 dropout rate is less than one percent; continuing to focus and making education relevant for every student.
∙ Timeline for the career interest survey to be given to students.
∙ The difference between Dual Credit and Advanced Placement classes.
∙ The fee being charged to the student for a dual credit class; students are not paying the college tuition amount for the class.
∙ The exploration of other COD courses – surveying students to see what their interests are.
∙ Expanding opportunities over the summer; career-based experiences will likely come later in students’ HS career.
Vision 2022 Data Dashboard and Learning Acceleration
In 2018, the Board of Education adopted the Vision 2022 strategic plan and dashboard to communicate the progress of identified goals for the community. The dashboard contains four commitment areas - Student Learning, Learning Support Systems, Community and Parent Engagement, and Financial and Facilities Management. For the Student Learning section, seven items are measured and reported yearly on the dashboard. Due to COVID-19, only four items can be updated on the dashboard this year.
The presentation provided an update on the four items that can be updated on the dashboard for the Student Learning section. The administration shared the overall results for the four items and results by demographics. This data has informed our current Learning Acceleration plans and further enhancements have been made. The PowerPoint presentation included information on the following:
∙ Four Guiding Questions
o Which Vision 2022 dashboard components related to student learning are able to be updated?
o What can we learn from the results?
o What are the results of the most recently administered academic assessments?
o How do these results align with our current Learning Acceleration plans? How will we enhance our Learning Acceleration plans?
∙ Vision 2022 Student Learning Components
o Updated Results
▪ Graduation Rate
▪ Percentage of Graduates with a “C” or higher in at least one AP or Dual Credit Class
▪ Percentage of Freshman on Track to Graduate
▪ Percentage of K-12 Students with at least 90% Attendance
o Delayed Data/Unable to Update
▪ Average SAT Score
▪ Percentage of Students Making Adequate Growth from 8th PSAT to SAT
▪ Percentage of K-8 Students on the Road to Readiness in Reading: End of Year Assessments
▪ Percentage of K-7 Students on the Road to Readiness in Math: End of Year Assessments
o Enrollment by Demographics for years 2019, 2020, 2021
▪ White, Black. Latino, Asian, Two or More, Multilingual, With IEP, Low Income
∙ What Can We Learn From the Results?
o Graduation Rate Historical Trend Data (2015-2021)
o Graduation Rate by Demographic (2018-19 through 2020-21)
o Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit Courses
▪ D200 currently offers 20 AP courses
▪ AP Inspiring Excellence program has focused on recruiting efforts and summer bridge programming
▪ Dual credit courses allow HS students to enroll in college-level coursework and secure credit at both the HS/college level simultaneously (courses taught by HS instructors who are approved by college)
▪ There are currently four courses offering dual credit
▪ A course proposal for Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2 will be presented to the Board for approval in November (both dual credit courses)
o Percentage of Graduates with a “C” or higher in at least one AP or Dual Credit Course Historical Trend Data (2017 – 2021)
o Percentage of Graduates with a “C” or higher in at least one AP or Dual Credit Course Historical Trend Data by Demographic (2018-19 through 2020-2021)
o Freshman on Track to Graduate
▪ Key predictor of HS success
▪ Students who finish 9th grade on track are almost four times as likely to graduate from HS as students who are not on track
▪ State Metric Description - % of first-time 9th graders who earn at least five course credits without failing more than .5 course credits in core subjects
o Freshman on Track to Graduate Historical Trend Data (2014-2021)
o Freshman on Track to Graduate 2020-21 – Root Cause Analysis
▪ Many students were fully virtual with attendance concerns
▪ Juniors and seniors prioritized first to bring back in-person four days/week
▪ Juniors and seniors prioritized for credit recovery work to ensure graduation and postsecondary enrollment
▪ Pandemic disrupted systems for analyzing course placement during semester one for freshman
o Freshman on Track to Graduate Historical Trend Data
▪ The 2014 percentage is at a similar point as 2021
▪ The Graduation Rate in 2017 for a 2014 cohort
o Freshman on Track to Graduate by Demographic (2018-19 through 2020-2021)
o Percentage of Students with at Least 90% Attendance by Demographic (2018-19 and 2020-21)
o State Assessment Data
▪ ISBE reported data “delayed due to COVID” include IL Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and SAT
▪ Limited participation in state assessments last school year
▪ Anticipate reporting these results in December
∙ What are the Results of the Most Recently Administered Academic Assessments?
o Fall 2021 Grades K-8 Reading Pretest Results (2019 through 2021)
▪ Mean Score by Demographics
▪ Median Score by Demographics
o Fall 2021 Grades K-7 Math Pretest Results (2019 through 2021)
▪ Mean Score by Demographics
▪ Median Score by Demographics
∙ How Do These Results Align With Our Current Learning Assessment Plans? How Will We Enhance Our Learning Acceleration Plans?
o Learning Acceleration Key Priorities
▪ Whole Child Approach, Meet the Needs of All Students, Start With Those Most Vulnerable, Ensure Attendance and Engagement, Use Assessment to Prioritize Learning, Accelerate or Integrate – Don’t Remediate
o Percentage of Students with at Least 90% Attendance
▪ Action Plan: created a system for students in quarantine to participate in remote learning; implementing Test To Stay (TTS) to ensure more in person student attendance days; will continue to monitor chronic absenteeism
▪ Additional Resources: 3 quarantine tutors (supported with Federal Relief Funds); stipends for quarantine tutoring for students’ teachers (supported with Federal Relief Funds); Director of Elementary Instruction and Virtual Learning
o Percentage of Graduates with a “C” or higher in at least one AP or Dual Credit Course Historical Trend Data
▪ Action Plan: continue recruitment efforts through AP Inspiring
Excellence; course proposal for the Dual Credit Course Introduction to Teaching 1 & 2 and implement targeted recruitment efforts
▪ Additional Resources: AP Summer Bridge
o Freshman On Track
▪ Action Plan: regular monitoring of grades for current freshman and sophomores; supervised study hall; resource periods; strengthening
Student Support Services; credit recovery coursework
▪ Additional Resources Supported with Federal Funding: Academic Interventionists; stipends for intensive tutoring and credit recovery; Edgenuity and GradPoint coursework; Emotional Wellness Coordinators (other funding source); Behavioral Interventionists (other funding source)
o K-8 Reading
▪ Action Plan: implement targeted interventions and monitor growth; districtwide K-2 focus on foundational reading skills
▪ Additional Resources: 12 Reading Specialists returned to their role; 7 Multilingual Specialists returned to their role; 4 Bilingual Specialists returned to their role; PACE reading returned; stipends for intensive tutoring (supported with Federal Relief Funds)
o K-8 Math
▪ Action Plan: focus on best practices for addressing unfinished learning in mathematics; focus on standards mastery and differentiation
▪ Additional Resources Supported with Federal Relief Funding: additional 6.5 Elementary Math Interventionists; additional 6.5 Elementary Math Coaches; 4 MS Math Coaches and Interventionists; stipends for intensive tutoring (supported with Federal Relief Funds)
There was additional information/comments on the following:
∙ Students that are in the D200 Transition Program have the opportunity to stay with us through their 22nd year. These students are not counted as graduates at 18 years old.
∙ Multilingual learners – students move into our HS at various points during their educational experiences, so students may stay with us longer to be successful in their future.
∙ The team spent a considerable amount of time working with teachers, discussing how students are doing during the first semester (freshmen on track to graduate 20-21) to ensure there was proper course placement and so adjustments could be made to ensure success.
∙ Freshman on Track to Graduate Metric by Demographic - Students of color were most impacted this past year, as were multilingual learners, and low-income students.
∙ Attendance metric – students of color, students from targeted neighborhoods were most impacted in the attendance space. Schools worked very hard with students and families on this, bringing students back four days a week, virtual academy students being encouraged to come back, etc.
∙ The emphasis on math and why additional resources have been assigned to math this year to support students. There are concepts built upon one another from year to year and students need to have the information and recover any unfinished learning they have due to the pandemic.
There were questions/comments/discussions on the following:
∙ The in-person instructional time/direct instruction received during the pandemic for D200 vs. the comparative districts.
∙ Dual credit courses (college transcript credit) vs. AP courses and whether coursework will be applied or accepted at colleges.
∙ The number/percentage of students in the “Freshman on Track” that have moved out of the district.
∙ Current absenteeism level vs. pre-pandemic numbers.
∙ Students identified at risk are intentionally placed in resource periods.
∙ Students transferring in at the HS level and being very intentional to determine if additional resources are needed to support them.
∙ Our biggest decrease in enrollment numbers this year is actually at the Kindergarten level.
∙ Private school and home school impact on enrollment numbers? Not a consistent pattern across all grade levels.
∙ How the need for intensive tutoring is determined for students; how the need for this is communicated to D200 families, particularly if there are language barriers.
∙ Intervention is taking place in the District – we continue to capture students that need to be added to that intervention bucket.
∙ Percentage of graduates with a “C” or higher in at least one AP or Dual Credit Course (by demographic) – the growth in multilingual vs. decline in black students and the relationship to the state adjusting the criteria to exit from the multilingual program.
∙ Data from the national math assessment tool that aligns with the progress monitoring system (FastBridge) and potential use of this going forward.
∙ Freshman on Track to Graduate – the impact of the state metric description of five course credits without failing more than .5 course credits in core subjects vs. D200 identifying students as sophomores with six course credits.
Discussion of IASB Resolutions and Direction for Delegate Voting
Each year the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) holds an annual conference. At the annual conference, resolutions are reviewed which have been submitted for consideration. Resolutions that are adopted then become items the IASB works to change or implement. The Delegate Assembly takes place at the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Joint Annual Conference in November. Board Member Susan Booton will represent the Board as the Delegate for the November meeting.
Board members received the resolutions in September 2021. The Board discussed the resolutions that are under consideration and will be voted on at the 2021 Delegate Assembly virtual meeting on November 20, 2021.
The Board was asked to identify which of the resolutions individual board members needed further discussion or clarification on or did not support the recommendation from IASB. The following resolutions were discussed:
∙ #2 – Student Safety and Protection Plan
∙ #3 – School Board Member Compensation
∙ #4 – Board Member Childcare Reimbursement
∙ #5 – Remote-Virtual School Board Open Meetings
∙ #7 –Indigenous People Curriculum Inclusion
∙ #8 – Science of Reading Curriculum
∙ #9 – Health & Sex Education Curriculum
∙ #11 – Clean Energy Infrastructure Federal Funding
∙ #12 – Electric School Buses/Charging Stations Federal Funding
∙ #13 – Landscaping Federal Funding
∙ #15 – Child Safe Gun Storage
∙ #16 – School Code Review
∙ #21 – Position Statement 2.04 Funding Special Education Programs
∙ #23 – Amended Belief Statement: Physical and Mental Health of Students
There was additional information/comments on the following:
∙ Board Member Booton explained the resolution process, the delegate assembly, as well as the appeal process.
∙ Delegate Booton will participate in the virtual discussion session(s) to receive additional information/clarification on the resolutions.
After discussion, the majority of the Board directed Delegate Booton to oppose resolution #2. Additionally, Delegate Booton will ask some clarifying questions on resolution # 9. Any additional information will be shared with the Board at the November 10th Board Meeting.
WRITTEN REPORTS
Monthly Financial Reports
FOIA Report
Board Communication Log
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Report
REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Board Committee Reports
The notes from the September 15, 2021, Teaching and Learning Committee, and September 27, 2021, Equity/Proactive Practices Committee were attached to the Board report.
Other Reports from Board Members
∙ The Student Excellence Foundation is celebrating its’ 30th Anniversary with a Bears watch party at 302 Wheaton on Sunday, October 24th.
TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION
2021 Levy
2020-21 Audit
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 2021, 7:00 PM, Hubble Middle School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 27, 2021 – Committee of the Whole – Community Engagement Session, 7:00 PM, Hubble Middle School.
*Note: this will no longer be a Board meeting, but a Community Engagement opportunity.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Non-Agenda Items
The same guidelines apply as stated previously for public comments – agenda items.
| Speaker: | Jeanne Ives
Kathleen Murphy |
| Topic | Sex Education Bill |
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
There being no further business to come before the Board in Open Session, Member Booton moved, Member Yeboah seconded to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice call being taken, all were in favor and the motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:21 PM.
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