District 88 updates 04/27/21

On April 27, District 88 hosted virtual meetings with students and parents/guardians to provide updates.

Below are highlights of the information that was shared:

  • During its April 26 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education approved the appointment of Interim Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente as the district’s new Superintendent, effective July 1, 2021

  • Dr. Barbanente’s vision for the future direction of District 88

  • End-of-school-year events (including concerts, student recognitions, senior celebrations and graduation)

    • Willowbrook will host three graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 (at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon) on May 23. Details will be shared with seniors and their families.

    • Addison Trail will host three graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 (at 2 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) on May 23. Details will be shared with seniors and their families.

  • Final exams for semester 2 have been canceled, and those days (May 26, 27 and 28) will now be regular school days. Teachers may use their discretion to administer cumulative assessments to help students earn passing grades.

  • Summer school offerings

  • Plans for the 2021-22 school year

  • Building facility projects

To watch the meeting, click the video above.

To view the PowerPoint presentation, click the link below.

04/27/21 presentation