WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:01.840 Good evening, everyone. 00:00:01.840 --> 00:00:04.920 We're just going to make a very quick announcement related to translation 00:00:04.920 --> 00:00:07.920 here at the beginning of the meeting, and then we'll get started. 00:00:08.640 --> 00:00:09.480 Buenas tardes. 00:00:09.480 --> 00:00:10.800 Gracias por estar con nosotros. 00:00:10.800 --> 00:00:15.480 Esta noche che si escucha la presentation in espanol. 00:00:15.800 --> 00:00:17.720 Tenemos instructions aqui. 00:00:17.720 --> 00:00:22.160 Okay, can I instructions and Como, with access to the information. 00:00:22.160 --> 00:00:23.880 Acerca de la interpretation. 00:00:23.880 --> 00:00:26.880 Let's have a check. 00:00:27.240 --> 00:00:28.560 Tenemos de la candy. 00:00:28.560 --> 00:00:32.640 Calderon Como esta noche a solo? 00:00:32.680 --> 00:00:32.960 Okay. 00:00:32.960 --> 00:00:36.760 Exist in case it is implemented, say, in El Global can say. 00:00:36.760 --> 00:00:38.800 They say interpretation. 00:00:38.800 --> 00:00:40.160 In la parte inferior. 00:00:40.160 --> 00:00:41.880 A la la pantalla. 00:00:41.880 --> 00:00:44.880 Yes. 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Su presidencia. 00:01:07.960 --> 00:01:10.960 E también pueden entonces escuchar Ella 00:01:11.840 --> 00:01:14.840 de the information representation energy. 00:01:16.200 --> 00:01:19.200 Thank you. 00:01:22.560 --> 00:01:23.000 Okay. 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:24.560 We'll go ahead and get started. 00:01:24.560 --> 00:01:28.120 So welcome to all of you to the first, 00:01:28.920 --> 00:01:31.560 parent update meeting here of the school year. 00:01:31.560 --> 00:01:35.160 And I know for some of you, this is your first update meeting with us if, 00:01:35.840 --> 00:01:39.200 freshman and this might be your first child coming through district 88. 00:01:39.200 --> 00:01:40.560 So thank you for being here. 00:01:40.560 --> 00:01:44.280 I'm going to turn it over very briefly here to our board president, Donna 00:01:44.280 --> 00:01:47.280 Chris Kane, just to say a couple words. 00:01:48.040 --> 00:01:48.920 Good evening. 00:01:48.920 --> 00:01:51.920 On behalf of the Board of Education, I'd like to welcome everybody, 00:01:52.440 --> 00:01:55.240 to this parent update. 00:01:55.240 --> 00:01:58.880 In district 88, we try to keep everybody's informed as possible, 00:01:59.200 --> 00:02:02.200 and we have found that this is a great way to be able to do so. 00:02:02.760 --> 00:02:05.920 I would encourage you, if you have friends that weren't able to sign on, 00:02:06.720 --> 00:02:09.760 that encourage in the future to be able to attend. 00:02:11.360 --> 00:02:12.120 We look forward 00:02:12.120 --> 00:02:16.440 to, helping you as much as we can, as a board of education, 00:02:16.920 --> 00:02:19.720 to have a successful year for your student 00:02:19.720 --> 00:02:22.800 and to make sure that they have every opportunity available to them. 00:02:22.880 --> 00:02:23.760 So thank you. 00:02:23.760 --> 00:02:26.760 I have a good evening. 00:02:28.040 --> 00:02:29.320 Thank you. 00:02:29.320 --> 00:02:32.320 Tonight we have several of our administration, 00:02:33.480 --> 00:02:35.120 several of our administration here 00:02:35.120 --> 00:02:38.120 present, as well as, 00:02:38.520 --> 00:02:39.960 members of our Board of education. 00:02:39.960 --> 00:02:42.960 So as our administrative team, 00:02:43.920 --> 00:02:46.920 shares their information, they can introduce themselves and, 00:02:47.560 --> 00:02:50.560 let you know which office that they, they oversee. 00:02:50.680 --> 00:02:53.920 But from our board of education, we have our president, Democrat Kane. 00:02:54.160 --> 00:02:55.560 We also have our board vice president. 00:02:55.560 --> 00:02:58.560 Mr. Danielson is online here. 00:02:58.920 --> 00:03:03.160 Our, board of education secretary, is Chris Poirier, is also online. 00:03:03.600 --> 00:03:06.240 And board members Amy Finnegan and Gail 00:03:06.240 --> 00:03:09.240 Gallivan, I see, here online. 00:03:09.400 --> 00:03:13.240 So we have a tremendous board of education, very focused on students, 00:03:13.560 --> 00:03:17.400 highly collaborative and, very accessible to the public. 00:03:17.400 --> 00:03:21.480 So, I know that they do want to hear from community members and parents. 00:03:21.840 --> 00:03:22.680 So that's they're 00:03:22.680 --> 00:03:26.000 they're very present in school events and, and in these meetings as well. 00:03:26.880 --> 00:03:31.480 So for the screen sharing with you, just some updates, 00:03:31.680 --> 00:03:34.680 in terms of how we have been kind of, 00:03:35.200 --> 00:03:38.600 I guess, compiling some of our more recent successes of the district. 00:03:38.600 --> 00:03:41.600 So in district 88, we have had, 00:03:41.720 --> 00:03:45.240 really incredible success over many years with students. 00:03:45.240 --> 00:03:49.400 And, for those new to the district, we are one of the most diverse school 00:03:49.400 --> 00:03:54.200 districts, certainly in the area, we have over 50 languages spoken in district 88. 00:03:54.600 --> 00:03:58.800 And that's makes up really the, the, the richness of who we are. 00:03:59.520 --> 00:04:01.920 As a school district, it's our students 00:04:01.920 --> 00:04:04.920 have the privilege to go to school with, 00:04:05.600 --> 00:04:09.600 you know, the students and staff members that are from all different parts 00:04:09.600 --> 00:04:12.520 of the world, all different language backgrounds. 00:04:12.520 --> 00:04:16.000 And so that, is again, gives them an opportunity to connect 00:04:16.000 --> 00:04:20.720 across differences and to value, each other's differences. 00:04:20.720 --> 00:04:23.720 And it makes for a very rich culture that we have in our schools. 00:04:24.200 --> 00:04:26.800 And so recently we've had some success, some, 00:04:26.800 --> 00:04:30.440 some additional successes that we have been communicating that, 00:04:31.160 --> 00:04:34.800 both Edison Trail and, Willowbrook High School have, 00:04:35.040 --> 00:04:38.840 you know, achieved some higher rankings on our great schools rankings 00:04:38.840 --> 00:04:41.880 that, that you may have seen and the real at our sites and whatnot. 00:04:42.600 --> 00:04:47.000 But we have we have Edison Trail, has ranked eight out of ten 00:04:47.360 --> 00:04:50.400 on that ranking as an Willowbrook High School, a nine out of ten. 00:04:50.760 --> 00:04:57.160 And also, we saw some real success in our, Advanced Placement scores this summer. 00:04:57.160 --> 00:05:02.880 So with both of our schools, having a pass rate on a PE that is above 00:05:03.080 --> 00:05:06.720 the state average, which is 60%, and we also know 00:05:07.480 --> 00:05:12.400 that, we have had is, as we looked at our graduates here from the 2025, 00:05:12.600 --> 00:05:16.560 we had students that are will be attending schools all over the country 00:05:16.880 --> 00:05:18.760 and certainly heading off to the most competitive 00:05:18.760 --> 00:05:21.960 environments across the country, in addition to accessing 00:05:22.160 --> 00:05:27.160 many different trades schools and, two year programs as well, in district 88, 00:05:27.160 --> 00:05:31.280 we have over 18 different career pathways that students can, 00:05:31.920 --> 00:05:34.720 embark upon, in their curricular choices 00:05:34.720 --> 00:05:37.560 and within their, over, 00:05:37.560 --> 00:05:40.920 60 dual credit courses and 30 Advanced Placement courses. 00:05:41.200 --> 00:05:44.280 So lots of emphasis on exposing students to rigor 00:05:44.560 --> 00:05:47.840 and the most rigorous courses that we certainly could offer 00:05:48.000 --> 00:05:51.960 within many different, again, career opportunities. 00:05:52.080 --> 00:05:55.080 So you hear a lot about that tonight in terms of the many, 00:05:55.640 --> 00:05:58.800 diverse experiences that your students can participate in here 00:05:58.800 --> 00:06:01.800 in district 88, as well as very robust supports. 00:06:01.920 --> 00:06:04.920 So, we'll be sharing all of that with you tonight. 00:06:05.120 --> 00:06:07.760 So some other, successes 00:06:07.760 --> 00:06:10.760 that, we wanted to share that we also, 00:06:11.040 --> 00:06:14.400 have seen, you know, at the at the end of last school year, we, 00:06:14.960 --> 00:06:18.080 as I said, we have over 50 languages spoken within the district. 00:06:18.080 --> 00:06:21.080 And so we really value students second language. 00:06:21.200 --> 00:06:25.320 And so last year, we had over 200 students that scored, 00:06:25.920 --> 00:06:31.440 two in, high levels, both in their, in English and in a second language. 00:06:31.440 --> 00:06:35.360 And so that earned them Biliteracy credentials on their diploma. 00:06:35.360 --> 00:06:36.840 So we had over 12 students 00:06:36.840 --> 00:06:40.720 earned the seal of Biliteracy or the commendation towards Biliteracy. 00:06:40.720 --> 00:06:43.040 So that was an incredible, achievement, 00:06:44.040 --> 00:06:46.480 in over ten different languages that, that, that they, 00:06:46.480 --> 00:06:49.840 they achieved that level, as well as within, you know, 00:06:50.320 --> 00:06:53.240 we do really encourage our students to challenge themselves 00:06:53.240 --> 00:06:55.760 with advanced Placement in college level coursework. 00:06:55.760 --> 00:07:00.080 And we had students in district 88 last year, earned 5800 college credits 00:07:00.080 --> 00:07:04.440 across the district, as well as, 17 over 1700 00:07:04.800 --> 00:07:08.480 career credentials, industry professional credentials within our career pathways. 00:07:08.600 --> 00:07:10.440 So again, you'll hear a lot about that tonight. 00:07:10.440 --> 00:07:16.120 But one thing that sets district apart is our ability to individualize 00:07:16.440 --> 00:07:20.840 for our students and to offer a very wide range 00:07:20.840 --> 00:07:24.280 of programing to ensure that our students are able to meet, 00:07:25.000 --> 00:07:28.000 their individual goals that their families set for them 00:07:28.160 --> 00:07:31.920 and access the college and career pathway of their choice. 00:07:31.920 --> 00:07:35.600 So, lots to, you know, to offer here in the district. 00:07:35.600 --> 00:07:39.960 And so you are in a really phenomenal place here, in district eight. 00:07:40.000 --> 00:07:43.000 This is my 31st year in the district, 00:07:43.080 --> 00:07:46.080 and I've been very blessed to serve, this community for. 00:07:46.560 --> 00:07:48.120 For, for. My entire career. 00:07:49.080 --> 00:07:51.840 Last year or actually two years ago now. 00:07:51.840 --> 00:07:56.480 In 2023, our board embarked upon an update process for our strategic plan. 00:07:56.760 --> 00:08:01.640 And so we looked at how we were going to measure success across the district. 00:08:02.040 --> 00:08:05.280 And then, you know, looking not only at reading and math scores, 00:08:05.280 --> 00:08:08.480 which absolutely, are the highest priority that we have, 00:08:08.880 --> 00:08:13.360 but also looking at how our students are accessing college coursework, 00:08:13.520 --> 00:08:16.440 how they are faring in in the career pathway, choices 00:08:16.440 --> 00:08:18.480 that they make, are they earning credentials? 00:08:18.480 --> 00:08:20.200 And when it comes to looking at success, 00:08:20.200 --> 00:08:22.440 we're looking at multiple different measures. 00:08:22.440 --> 00:08:27.160 So we also are tracking how our students are are doing in extracurriculars. 00:08:27.160 --> 00:08:30.360 Are we we have enough students connected, you know, after school. 00:08:30.360 --> 00:08:33.520 And so we're constantly adding different opportunities. 00:08:33.840 --> 00:08:38.200 Related to that, this last a few years, we've had a lot, in terms 00:08:38.200 --> 00:08:43.720 of adding a lot of sports, opportunities for our, for female athletes. 00:08:44.120 --> 00:08:47.440 We added, you know, girls flag football as well as girls wrestling. 00:08:47.920 --> 00:08:52.720 We have a boys and girls bowling team now, that's been a high interest area 00:08:53.080 --> 00:08:56.920 and always looking to add different clubs reflecting our students. 00:08:58.240 --> 00:08:59.440 Also in, 00:08:59.440 --> 00:09:02.880 interest areas as well as ethnicities and culture. 00:09:02.960 --> 00:09:04.480 So a lot of rich offerings 00:09:04.480 --> 00:09:06.480 that are extracurriculars that you'll also hear about. 00:09:06.480 --> 00:09:08.520 So I would encourage your students to get involved. 00:09:08.520 --> 00:09:11.280 There definitely is something for everyone. 00:09:11.280 --> 00:09:13.640 We also are looking at how our students are doing 00:09:13.640 --> 00:09:15.520 in terms of social emotional health. 00:09:15.520 --> 00:09:18.520 And so you'll hear about our mental health supports that we have available. 00:09:19.000 --> 00:09:22.080 But making sure that our students are connecting to supports when needed, 00:09:22.520 --> 00:09:26.160 as well as a high priority on family and community engagement, 00:09:27.000 --> 00:09:30.480 as well as, try to build as much trust and transparency 00:09:30.480 --> 00:09:32.320 as possible with our stakeholders. 00:09:32.320 --> 00:09:36.560 So we have a very sound, financial oversight of our district 00:09:36.800 --> 00:09:39.560 and very conservative, in terms 00:09:39.560 --> 00:09:43.040 of our budgeting and of have consistently earned 00:09:43.040 --> 00:09:46.800 the highest ratings in our in our financial management in the district. 00:09:46.800 --> 00:09:49.800 So we'll look, here at, talk about that a little bit as well. 00:09:50.040 --> 00:09:53.640 So with that strategic plan, our board, 00:09:54.760 --> 00:09:56.480 also felt 00:09:56.480 --> 00:09:59.880 strongly about being as transparent as possible to the community. 00:09:59.880 --> 00:10:03.120 So you can see how we are tracking on each of these goals. 00:10:04.080 --> 00:10:07.000 On our dashboard that's available online 00:10:07.000 --> 00:10:10.160 time tied to our strategic plan that is updated annually. 00:10:10.160 --> 00:10:11.840 And so you can see exactly how we're doing. 00:10:11.840 --> 00:10:14.840 And each of those nine goals that the board has set forth. 00:10:15.240 --> 00:10:17.280 So again, high priority 00:10:17.280 --> 00:10:21.600 and being able to support students in their individual pathways. 00:10:21.600 --> 00:10:24.240 So whenever students come to us within district 88, 00:10:24.240 --> 00:10:28.120 we're able to meet them where they are, build a solid program for them 00:10:28.120 --> 00:10:33.000 that has rigor and high level of support and accelerate them, in their learning. 00:10:33.720 --> 00:10:36.960 So again, this is a, pretty special place that that you're in. 00:10:36.960 --> 00:10:41.000 So, in terms of there is a focus for this year. 00:10:41.000 --> 00:10:44.800 So we are really looking at expanding our work based learning opportunities. 00:10:44.800 --> 00:10:47.760 So in addition to our career pathways, you'll hear about different ways 00:10:47.760 --> 00:10:51.320 students can connect to real world experiences earlier. 00:10:51.320 --> 00:10:52.440 So a lot of focus there. 00:10:52.440 --> 00:10:54.000 You'll hear about today, 00:10:54.000 --> 00:10:57.240 again, expanding our enrollment into advanced Placement and college coursework. 00:10:57.680 --> 00:11:00.680 We have been working as a system 00:11:00.840 --> 00:11:04.480 to be able to to have our curriculum accessible 00:11:04.800 --> 00:11:08.160 and, build a house that more centrally within the district. 00:11:08.160 --> 00:11:11.560 So that's something that we're working on, as a entire district team, 00:11:12.280 --> 00:11:16.320 we have really focused on ensuring we heard from our students loud and clear 00:11:16.320 --> 00:11:20.400 last year that they would like, more attention given to our bathrooms. 00:11:20.400 --> 00:11:24.840 And so really making sure that, we have monitoring students. 00:11:24.840 --> 00:11:29.080 I you you'll hear tonight about the initiatives to to keep the bathrooms. 00:11:30.240 --> 00:11:33.040 Also, you know, safe and clean throughout the day 00:11:33.040 --> 00:11:37.040 so that students are able to access bathrooms when needed to hear about that. 00:11:37.920 --> 00:11:42.600 We will be also, sharing a little bit information about our facilities. 00:11:42.600 --> 00:11:46.200 We just completed a, year's worth of a facility 00:11:46.200 --> 00:11:50.000 planning process and a deep analysis into our facility needs. 00:11:50.000 --> 00:11:53.320 And so looking at long term, how we're going to meet the needs 00:11:53.560 --> 00:11:56.560 to be able to maintain and upgrade the facilities where needed. 00:11:56.880 --> 00:12:00.680 And then as a district, always looking at how we're going to be very efficient 00:12:00.680 --> 00:12:03.840 with our resources and, and implement, as many, 00:12:05.040 --> 00:12:09.200 you know, processes that can be efficient and, and ensure that we're, 00:12:09.200 --> 00:12:12.400 we're being good stewards of the resources we've been given from the community. 00:12:12.720 --> 00:12:16.760 So I'm going to turn things over to miss, Aurelia Nevarez, 00:12:16.760 --> 00:12:20.640 who is the director of student career development here in the district. 00:12:20.880 --> 00:12:22.920 And we'll talk a little bit about our career 00:12:22.920 --> 00:12:25.520 pathway options within the district. 00:12:25.520 --> 00:12:26.760 So good evening, everyone. 00:12:26.760 --> 00:12:29.200 As Doctor Robinette said, my name is already Nevarez, 00:12:29.200 --> 00:12:32.640 and I've had the honor to serve the district for 20 years. 00:12:33.720 --> 00:12:36.040 Most recently as director of student career development. 00:12:36.040 --> 00:12:40.040 So, she also began to touch a little bit about our rich programing 00:12:40.040 --> 00:12:41.520 in terms of our career planning. 00:12:41.520 --> 00:12:46.920 So in order to further expand on that, beginning in August of 2026, every single 00:12:46.960 --> 00:12:50.800 two page 88 graduate will have to have a post-secondary commitment. 00:12:51.160 --> 00:12:54.080 And that and that also includes to have had 00:12:54.080 --> 00:12:56.440 at least one career related experience. 00:12:56.440 --> 00:13:00.920 So, we are using, school links as a platform that 00:13:00.920 --> 00:13:02.040 that we have been using 00:13:02.040 --> 00:13:06.120 for a little bit now, but we're further enhancing our usage of it, 00:13:06.960 --> 00:13:09.360 with so every student is going to have the opportunity to have 00:13:09.360 --> 00:13:12.800 what's called an individualized learning plan or a personalized planned, 00:13:13.560 --> 00:13:15.000 where they're going to be able to document 00:13:15.000 --> 00:13:18.640 any and all college and career related experiences. 00:13:19.000 --> 00:13:19.680 Going further. 00:13:21.880 --> 00:13:23.960 So why why career pathways? 00:13:23.960 --> 00:13:24.200 Right. 00:13:24.200 --> 00:13:28.360 So for one, it is a rising cost due to the rising cost of a four year university. 00:13:28.360 --> 00:13:32.160 So the dire labor and workforce shortage also due to that, 00:13:32.160 --> 00:13:35.280 the high demand for skilled, workers in our trades. 00:13:36.200 --> 00:13:40.280 One of the things that that our students, will have the fortune to be able to do is 00:13:40.280 --> 00:13:44.440 to be able to join the workforce faster, to receive scholarship opportunities. 00:13:44.760 --> 00:13:50.040 They will have and they have already some, many hands on, opportunities 00:13:50.040 --> 00:13:53.800 or experiences that they're able to have in various, career pathways. 00:13:54.120 --> 00:13:57.760 And then also with that, the, the ability to have certification 00:13:57.760 --> 00:14:00.760 and credentials as well. 00:14:00.840 --> 00:14:02.560 So starting last year, 00:14:02.560 --> 00:14:06.240 we had a career week where we were we were able to invite some very many, 00:14:07.600 --> 00:14:08.040 community 00:14:08.040 --> 00:14:11.040 members and alumni to come and share their stories with our students. 00:14:11.040 --> 00:14:15.760 So what we decided to do this year, instead of just focusing on one one week 00:14:15.760 --> 00:14:19.800 during the year, we're expanding it to the entire the entire school year. 00:14:19.800 --> 00:14:21.280 So every single month 00:14:21.280 --> 00:14:25.840 we are giving our students the opportunity to have, to have community members 00:14:25.840 --> 00:14:29.840 share their their specific career story of their successes with our students. 00:14:29.840 --> 00:14:34.440 So, I'm always looking for, anybody who's interested in sharing 00:14:34.440 --> 00:14:38.840 their career journey with our students just so that they could see two firsthand. 00:14:38.840 --> 00:14:39.880 You know, that the 00:14:39.880 --> 00:14:40.640 the journey 00:14:40.640 --> 00:14:43.840 that that each and every one of them took to get to the various different careers 00:14:43.840 --> 00:14:46.880 they heard from everything, whether it's the military, 00:14:48.720 --> 00:14:52.120 you name it, it's not just we just don't hear from doctors, lawyers. 00:14:52.120 --> 00:14:55.920 It's all all walks of lives, including the trades that we love to hear from. 00:14:55.920 --> 00:14:59.240 So if you know of anybody or if you yourself are interested in coming to share 00:14:59.240 --> 00:15:03.280 your journey with our students, please, there is a link at the bottom here. 00:15:03.280 --> 00:15:05.840 And I'm sure this will be shared with everyone, 00:15:05.840 --> 00:15:09.360 after the meeting so that you can, please let me know if you or anybody 00:15:09.360 --> 00:15:11.960 that you know is interested in coming to share this story with us. 00:15:14.160 --> 00:15:16.200 And then, lastly, for me, 00:15:16.200 --> 00:15:20.000 we have, I'm going to continue to, to showcase our alumni. 00:15:20.000 --> 00:15:24.360 You know, we have a vast variety of just alumni who have found great success, 00:15:24.760 --> 00:15:26.120 in all walks of life. 00:15:26.120 --> 00:15:28.320 So if you're an alumni of our Central High School 00:15:28.320 --> 00:15:31.320 or Willowbrook High School, I encourage you and invite you to 00:15:31.320 --> 00:15:34.320 please share, your success with us. 00:15:34.600 --> 00:15:36.120 This is a simple task. 00:15:36.120 --> 00:15:38.280 It's simply just letting us know, 00:15:38.280 --> 00:15:41.640 the class, the year that you graduated and what your title is. 00:15:41.640 --> 00:15:45.440 And then a short little, message that you would like to give to our students. 00:15:45.440 --> 00:15:48.280 So the link is there as well, so you can share your experience. 00:15:48.280 --> 00:15:52.360 And then also class, I will continue and ask if you want to further 00:15:52.680 --> 00:15:55.840 for the more than that is, come and share your story with our students. 00:16:01.600 --> 00:16:02.160 All right. 00:16:02.160 --> 00:16:04.720 Thank you, Miss Nevarez. My name is Yvonne Segal. 00:16:04.720 --> 00:16:07.720 I'm the assistant superintendent for college and career readiness. 00:16:08.320 --> 00:16:12.560 And so I am, you know, oversee pretty much what the students are doing 00:16:12.560 --> 00:16:16.040 while they're in district 88 and what their plans are for when they after, 00:16:16.400 --> 00:16:17.640 after they leave district 88. 00:16:17.640 --> 00:16:21.920 So I actually just realized today that I, joined Willowbrook 00:16:21.920 --> 00:16:25.480 High School when I had a newborn, 18 years ago. 00:16:25.840 --> 00:16:28.640 So this is my 19th, 00:16:28.640 --> 00:16:31.320 year in the district because he just left for college last week. 00:16:31.320 --> 00:16:32.440 Today's his first day of school. 00:16:32.440 --> 00:16:35.040 So, you know, just quantifying the time. 00:16:35.040 --> 00:16:35.720 It it feels like 00:16:35.720 --> 00:16:38.720 it was a blink of an eye that I walked into Willowbrook High School and, 00:16:38.800 --> 00:16:41.360 haven't looked back, so it's definitely like Doctor Robinette 00:16:41.360 --> 00:16:42.760 said, it's a great place to be. 00:16:43.760 --> 00:16:44.560 So I'm just going to take a 00:16:44.560 --> 00:16:47.800 few minutes to talk about, school links and some of our programing. 00:16:47.800 --> 00:16:48.720 So, like Mr. 00:16:48.720 --> 00:16:51.360 Navarro's mentioned that we are using School Links, 00:16:51.360 --> 00:16:54.480 which is a comprehensive online platform for our students. 00:16:55.440 --> 00:16:59.000 And it encompasses everything from their course planning 00:16:59.200 --> 00:17:01.120 while they're in district 88, 00:17:01.120 --> 00:17:03.640 all the way to, exploring what 00:17:03.640 --> 00:17:06.640 their career options might be there likes, 00:17:06.800 --> 00:17:09.800 some pathways that they may pursue, and then they can even look 00:17:09.800 --> 00:17:10.800 at different colleges. 00:17:10.800 --> 00:17:12.840 That would be good fits for them. 00:17:12.840 --> 00:17:15.920 We've taken school links to another, level this year where 00:17:15.920 --> 00:17:17.640 we're going to be connecting our work 00:17:17.640 --> 00:17:20.880 based and our employers, our workplace partners, with our students, 00:17:21.600 --> 00:17:24.880 for when our students go out into the community to work with them. 00:17:24.880 --> 00:17:27.560 So it's just a very comprehensive platform. 00:17:27.560 --> 00:17:30.320 So, parents, you are absolutely able to log into this 00:17:30.320 --> 00:17:33.480 as well to see what district 88 is doing with our students 00:17:33.480 --> 00:17:36.480 and what their offerings are and what your own student sees. 00:17:37.120 --> 00:17:40.560 So, like, you will be getting this, this slide deck. 00:17:40.560 --> 00:17:45.080 And so you just click on this link where it says https apps that school Inc.com. 00:17:45.440 --> 00:17:50.040 And this is connected to your Powerschool email that you use to sign in with. 00:17:50.400 --> 00:17:53.880 So if your powerschool email is Google, you can just go ahead 00:17:53.880 --> 00:17:56.560 and click on Log in with Google. 00:17:56.560 --> 00:17:59.280 And if you don't you can click on Forgot Password 00:17:59.280 --> 00:18:02.280 and you can set up your account based on whatever email you have. 00:18:02.880 --> 00:18:04.800 You know, if it's done that or something else, 00:18:04.800 --> 00:18:07.400 then you would just click on that forgot password and log in that way. 00:18:11.520 --> 00:18:12.960 So just some examples of what 00:18:12.960 --> 00:18:16.640 the students see in school links, and what they can kind of explore. 00:18:16.960 --> 00:18:21.200 So this right here is just a, you know, where the where the most job openings 00:18:21.200 --> 00:18:24.080 are across the country. So I did filter this. 00:18:24.080 --> 00:18:26.680 So I filtered it by no degree needed. 00:18:26.680 --> 00:18:27.800 And in Illinois. 00:18:27.800 --> 00:18:31.120 And so students can kind of play around with this during their ATR, 00:18:31.120 --> 00:18:33.720 during their warrior time when they have some downtime 00:18:33.720 --> 00:18:36.840 just to kind of explore what their next interests may be. 00:18:37.200 --> 00:18:41.000 So for our students in Illinois, that, you know, for jobs 00:18:41.200 --> 00:18:44.120 that don't degree, not needed a degree, 00:18:44.120 --> 00:18:48.080 the top three are home health aide, food service managers, and personal care. 00:18:48.480 --> 00:18:51.720 And the students can absolutely click on that to change the filter 00:18:51.720 --> 00:18:55.520 to an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree or a master's degree, just to see 00:18:55.520 --> 00:18:59.480 what the top job openings are in a state that they're interested in. 00:19:03.720 --> 00:19:04.520 And then there are 00:19:04.520 --> 00:19:07.520 other, different surveys that the students take. 00:19:07.520 --> 00:19:10.120 And these are rolled out by the guidance department. 00:19:10.120 --> 00:19:12.200 They come and visit the guidance counselors come 00:19:12.200 --> 00:19:15.000 and they visit the students during those resource periods, 00:19:15.000 --> 00:19:17.480 to kind of teach the students about school links. 00:19:17.480 --> 00:19:20.560 And so one of the assessments is the finder path assessment, where 00:19:20.560 --> 00:19:25.200 students kind of look to see what strand, their personalities, 00:19:25.200 --> 00:19:28.360 their likes, their dislikes, what career that leads them to. 00:19:29.120 --> 00:19:32.800 So here we have about 1900 students that have taken this assessment. 00:19:33.200 --> 00:19:35.800 And the top three paths for these students are health 00:19:35.800 --> 00:19:39.800 sciences are AB technology and then business management and accounting. 00:19:40.040 --> 00:19:43.040 So this helps us in our programing of all the different courses 00:19:43.040 --> 00:19:46.200 we want to offer or experiences, or have those guest speakers in 00:19:46.680 --> 00:19:48.160 and even field trips. 00:19:48.160 --> 00:19:50.120 So if we have a really cool field trip, 00:19:51.280 --> 00:19:53.560 in health sciences, for example, we can log in to school 00:19:53.560 --> 00:19:57.600 links on the back end and find those 304 students that are interested in it 00:19:57.600 --> 00:20:00.600 and invite them to that field trip to have that immersive experience. 00:20:00.720 --> 00:20:03.240 So it's a very powerful tool that we have in school. 00:20:03.240 --> 00:20:05.600 Links. 00:20:05.600 --> 00:20:08.600 And then there's just one more really quick assessment. 00:20:08.720 --> 00:20:10.080 It's called Would You rather. 00:20:10.080 --> 00:20:12.520 And it's kind of like, would you rather read a book 00:20:12.520 --> 00:20:14.160 or would you rather listen to music? 00:20:14.160 --> 00:20:17.400 And it's like a quick 14 to 15, question 00:20:17.400 --> 00:20:21.880 kind of, questionnaire and students, you know, go really fast through it 00:20:21.880 --> 00:20:26.320 and then it tells them what career they would be most likely to enjoy. 00:20:26.880 --> 00:20:29.320 So again, top three law, public 00:20:29.320 --> 00:20:33.160 safety architecture and construction and then transportation distribution. 00:20:33.160 --> 00:20:36.040 So again, this really helps us with our programing. 00:20:36.040 --> 00:20:38.400 And with the field trips that I have mentioned before. 00:20:38.400 --> 00:20:41.400 So I really encourage the parents to go ahead and log in. 00:20:41.520 --> 00:20:43.160 And just really kind of just click around. 00:20:43.160 --> 00:20:45.120 That's the easiest way to learn this platform is 00:20:45.120 --> 00:20:46.960 just to kind of see what it offers, 00:20:46.960 --> 00:20:49.960 and you'll kind of find that you're getting you kind of go in a different, 00:20:50.040 --> 00:20:52.680 areas of, of it between the colleges, universities 00:20:52.680 --> 00:20:55.200 and the different, experiences that the students can have. 00:21:00.040 --> 00:21:02.360 So a really, proud, 00:21:02.360 --> 00:21:05.200 thing, proud item or topics 00:21:05.200 --> 00:21:08.200 in district 88, our dual credit offerings. 00:21:08.680 --> 00:21:11.720 So dual credit means that students take courses 00:21:11.720 --> 00:21:14.720 in district 88, so it Edison Trail or Willowbrook High School. 00:21:15.000 --> 00:21:18.600 But they get credit from one of our college partners. 00:21:19.000 --> 00:21:22.920 So, what happens is, is that our teachers get specific certifications 00:21:22.920 --> 00:21:23.880 and qualifications. 00:21:23.880 --> 00:21:27.640 They usually have to have a master's degree or at least 18 hours, 00:21:28.040 --> 00:21:32.720 of, master's credit, graduate credit in that subject area. 00:21:33.000 --> 00:21:36.840 So biology, chemistry, history, you know, things like that. 00:21:36.840 --> 00:21:38.440 It's really a tough it's 00:21:38.440 --> 00:21:41.600 really hard for our teachers and they and they've really risen to the occasion. 00:21:42.280 --> 00:21:45.280 So they're kind of like an adjunct faculty at the school, at the college. 00:21:45.560 --> 00:21:49.400 And they teach the syllabus at the college to us, to our students. 00:21:49.840 --> 00:21:53.480 And, this has been just such a great program for our students 00:21:53.480 --> 00:21:56.480 because they realize that they could do it. 00:21:56.560 --> 00:21:59.640 They're they're exposed to higher level coursework. 00:22:00.520 --> 00:22:03.520 They, you know, more rigorous coursework, like I mentioned, 00:22:04.000 --> 00:22:06.680 with the support of our students, of our teachers, 00:22:06.680 --> 00:22:08.760 so they have the resource centers that they could go to. 00:22:08.760 --> 00:22:12.960 They have our teachers, you know, that are just supporting them along the way. 00:22:13.440 --> 00:22:16.840 It also saves money for the students, and it boosts their confidence 00:22:16.840 --> 00:22:19.200 and lets them know that they can really do it, 00:22:19.200 --> 00:22:22.080 that they can get that dual credit and they can be college students. 00:22:25.680 --> 00:22:27.440 So on the next slide is these 00:22:27.440 --> 00:22:30.440 are our dual credit offerings through code. 00:22:30.440 --> 00:22:34.320 We have two at least two other partners that I'll talk talk about in a second. 00:22:34.320 --> 00:22:39.120 But we have 49, almost 50, dual credit offerings for our students. 00:22:39.560 --> 00:22:43.040 And these range from freshman year all the way through senior year. 00:22:43.040 --> 00:22:46.120 These are all tagged specifically in school links. 00:22:46.120 --> 00:22:48.360 If you look at our, course listing guide. 00:22:48.360 --> 00:22:51.120 So I really encourage the students to take a look at these, 00:22:51.120 --> 00:22:52.520 and if they're interested in them to take those, 00:22:52.520 --> 00:22:55.520 because it will really help them, in long run. 00:22:55.680 --> 00:22:58.440 Another, area that we have that we offer dual credit. 00:22:58.440 --> 00:23:01.480 Danny, go to the next one is the technology center of DuPage. 00:23:01.480 --> 00:23:03.280 Oh. Previous. There you go. 00:23:03.280 --> 00:23:06.800 District 88 is a co-owner, of of TCD 00:23:06.920 --> 00:23:10.320 it's the technology center of DuPage, and it's a vocational center. 00:23:10.640 --> 00:23:11.440 So students 00:23:11.440 --> 00:23:15.560 who are juniors or seniors, they can apply if they meet certain criteria. 00:23:15.920 --> 00:23:18.960 They can spend half of their day on the TCD campus, 00:23:19.480 --> 00:23:23.000 to learn about cosmetology, criminal justice or any of the courses 00:23:23.000 --> 00:23:24.600 you see on the screen. 00:23:24.600 --> 00:23:26.880 They earn dual credit through code, 00:23:26.880 --> 00:23:29.880 and they also get career certifications through this program. 00:23:30.440 --> 00:23:33.840 So we really encourage, students that want to be part of TCD. 00:23:34.000 --> 00:23:36.600 We encourage them to attend an open house, 00:23:36.600 --> 00:23:39.520 just to go see what it's about, because it is a big commitment. 00:23:39.520 --> 00:23:43.960 But the, the benefits really, really are great for the students. 00:23:46.680 --> 00:23:49.760 And then we also have, two other university partners. 00:23:49.760 --> 00:23:52.800 We partner with Elmhurst University as well as Dominican 00:23:52.800 --> 00:23:55.840 University, for the different courses you see on the screen. 00:23:56.000 --> 00:23:59.160 And then we also have three strands of project Lead the way. 00:24:00.200 --> 00:24:03.360 The first round is biomedical science, engineering and computer science. 00:24:03.360 --> 00:24:07.800 So it's a it's a, it's a set of, it's a pathway of courses that students 00:24:07.800 --> 00:24:10.800 get with the capstone and along the way, as they, 00:24:11.440 --> 00:24:15.520 score specifically on the end of, end of term assessment, 00:24:15.520 --> 00:24:18.640 they can get college credit through different university partners. 00:24:19.000 --> 00:24:21.120 So they are just different for every strand. 00:24:21.120 --> 00:24:22.720 The teachers do explain it to the students 00:24:22.720 --> 00:24:25.720 as they go through each of those classes. 00:24:29.000 --> 00:24:30.960 And then our AP courses that Doctor Permanente 00:24:30.960 --> 00:24:34.880 refer to, we have close to 30. 00:24:34.880 --> 00:24:36.760 We have over 30 AP courses. 00:24:36.760 --> 00:24:40.080 So an AP course, is, a course that is, 00:24:41.400 --> 00:24:43.120 approved by the College Board. 00:24:43.120 --> 00:24:47.280 And students take an end of year assessment called the AP exam in May. 00:24:47.760 --> 00:24:51.360 And if students earn certain scores on those tests, usually a three or higher, 00:24:51.360 --> 00:24:53.040 they do get credit in college. 00:24:53.040 --> 00:24:56.160 And then they can skip those courses and go on to the next one 00:24:56.160 --> 00:24:57.640 as as they enter that school. 00:24:57.640 --> 00:25:00.640 But it depends on their major and it depends on their school. 00:25:00.880 --> 00:25:04.600 It is a great way for students to be exposed to that rigorous coursework 00:25:04.600 --> 00:25:07.360 as well. 00:25:07.360 --> 00:25:08.080 And then finally 00:25:08.080 --> 00:25:11.080 for fall testing and just our testing for, for the year, 00:25:11.520 --> 00:25:15.240 we will be administer administering the preact to all of our students 00:25:15.240 --> 00:25:18.600 in grades nine through 11, on October 23rd. 00:25:19.160 --> 00:25:22.120 And so this this is going to be it's called the Preact. 00:25:22.120 --> 00:25:26.240 And it helps give us a baseline, of where the students are right now, 00:25:26.760 --> 00:25:29.560 in preparation for the act that they're going to take in the spring. 00:25:30.720 --> 00:25:33.600 We are also offering the MSC, 00:25:33.600 --> 00:25:36.920 which is a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. 00:25:37.440 --> 00:25:41.280 And it's a it's an opt in test for students if they're interested. 00:25:42.080 --> 00:25:43.440 It is during the school day. 00:25:43.440 --> 00:25:46.920 It's on October 15th, and the deadline for registration 00:25:46.920 --> 00:25:50.200 is September 8th because we have to order those exams for for students. 00:25:50.200 --> 00:25:53.960 So again, when you get the slide deck you can click on those registration tabs 00:25:53.960 --> 00:25:56.960 and sign your student up and read more about it if you'd like. 00:25:57.000 --> 00:26:00.280 And then finally, the spring testing for our school for, 00:26:01.080 --> 00:26:04.840 spring accountability measures is April 15th, so something to look forward to. 00:26:05.000 --> 00:26:06.240 Excuse me. 00:26:06.240 --> 00:26:09.280 And in that case, I'm going to hand it over to Erica Craig. 00:26:10.320 --> 00:26:13.320 Thank you. 00:26:17.240 --> 00:26:17.760 Actually. 00:26:17.760 --> 00:26:19.240 So, Mr.. 00:26:19.240 --> 00:26:21.880 Can you run through this the Renaissance slides? 00:26:21.880 --> 00:26:23.160 Sure, absolutely. 00:26:24.800 --> 00:26:27.800 Sorry about that. 00:26:28.440 --> 00:26:30.320 So, what we do is, 00:26:30.320 --> 00:26:33.120 as part of progress monitoring and to, 00:26:33.120 --> 00:26:35.840 see how our students are progressing, 00:26:35.840 --> 00:26:39.440 specifically in English and math is we, we administer 00:26:39.440 --> 00:26:43.080 something called the star, reading and the star math test four times a year. 00:26:43.840 --> 00:26:45.800 To our freshmen and sophomores. 00:26:45.800 --> 00:26:48.880 And this is just another way to make sure that we are teaching 00:26:48.880 --> 00:26:50.400 what we're supposed to be teaching at. 00:26:50.400 --> 00:26:51.840 The students are learning exactly 00:26:51.840 --> 00:26:54.840 what, the objectives and what they're supposed to be doing. 00:26:55.680 --> 00:26:59.000 So it also helps the teachers understand where the students are, 00:26:59.920 --> 00:27:02.040 and what supports, 00:27:02.040 --> 00:27:05.040 or any scaffolding they'll need to be able to meet, 00:27:05.360 --> 00:27:07.760 the benchmarks or the standards, 00:27:07.760 --> 00:27:10.760 individually for each student. 00:27:13.360 --> 00:27:14.960 And then we do have, 00:27:14.960 --> 00:27:18.880 a, a, an initiative in district 88 the last two years. 00:27:18.880 --> 00:27:22.240 This will be year three, for elevating academic literacy. 00:27:22.520 --> 00:27:27.120 And so what really, the objective of this is just to make literacy, 00:27:27.920 --> 00:27:30.360 a school wide and a district wide approach. 00:27:30.360 --> 00:27:32.560 So it's not. I'm not a reading teacher. 00:27:32.560 --> 00:27:32.880 Right. 00:27:32.880 --> 00:27:34.840 It's how are we going to promote literacy 00:27:34.840 --> 00:27:38.040 in the science classes, in the math classes just across the board. 00:27:38.400 --> 00:27:38.840 All right. 00:27:38.840 --> 00:27:41.640 So what we want to do is we want to increase the reading rigor. 00:27:41.640 --> 00:27:44.640 We want to make sure we're incorporating reading into all of our, 00:27:45.200 --> 00:27:47.880 core subject areas, even the electives. 00:27:47.880 --> 00:27:49.760 And then also academic writing. 00:27:49.760 --> 00:27:50.080 All right. 00:27:50.080 --> 00:27:54.280 So any time we can capitalize on, promoting that rigor 00:27:54.280 --> 00:27:58.040 in reading and writing, that is the, the objective of, of of this, 00:27:59.240 --> 00:27:59.640 you know, of 00:27:59.640 --> 00:28:02.640 this initiative that we've taken on. 00:28:03.440 --> 00:28:05.960 And then as far as by literacy updates, 00:28:05.960 --> 00:28:09.280 just to give you a snapshot of our students across the district, 00:28:09.280 --> 00:28:12.840 we have 52 languages spoken, across the district. 00:28:13.320 --> 00:28:16.320 We have 1651 students that speak Spanish at home. 00:28:16.640 --> 00:28:20.080 We have, Urdu, also Polish and Arabic. 00:28:20.080 --> 00:28:21.400 And then there's a list of other, 00:28:21.400 --> 00:28:24.400 other languages that are represented in our district. 00:28:24.440 --> 00:28:27.200 We do have, on demand language services. 00:28:27.200 --> 00:28:30.200 So if there is, a time where, 00:28:30.240 --> 00:28:34.200 a parent or a guardian, needs to speak with a teacher and has, you know, some, 00:28:35.000 --> 00:28:39.880 you know, language issues or some barriers, we are able to, access 00:28:40.160 --> 00:28:44.000 different platforms to make sure that communication barriers minimized. 00:28:44.520 --> 00:28:47.640 And then just as a reminder, we'll be doing the seal of Biliteracy testing, 00:28:48.280 --> 00:28:49.360 November 12th. 00:28:49.360 --> 00:28:51.440 And so what that is, is if a student, 00:28:52.960 --> 00:28:55.320 they can take, an exam 00:28:55.320 --> 00:29:00.000 in a different language, they do, reading, writing and speaking and listening. 00:29:00.520 --> 00:29:04.680 And if they score a specific, number or if they show proficiency, they get 00:29:04.680 --> 00:29:08.000 the seal of Biliteracy on their transcript and they qualify for college credit. 00:29:11.080 --> 00:29:12.080 And then also as far 00:29:12.080 --> 00:29:15.080 as, academic supports across the district, 00:29:15.120 --> 00:29:18.040 at Addison Trail, we have the ask. 00:29:18.040 --> 00:29:22.240 It's the Academic Success Center, that runs every period of the day. 00:29:22.880 --> 00:29:25.280 There are different there are teachers from all the departments, 00:29:25.280 --> 00:29:26.400 and they're supporting students. 00:29:26.400 --> 00:29:29.400 If they have any questions or need help with their homework. 00:29:29.560 --> 00:29:32.160 There's, there's someone there to help them. 00:29:32.160 --> 00:29:34.920 There's also, at Willowbrook, the same model exists. 00:29:34.920 --> 00:29:37.920 It's called the work, the Warrior Resource Center. 00:29:38.400 --> 00:29:41.160 We also have resource periods at both schools. 00:29:41.160 --> 00:29:43.200 So ATR and Warrior Time. 00:29:43.200 --> 00:29:46.560 So those run Tuesday through Friday for about 35 minutes a day, 00:29:46.920 --> 00:29:49.800 when all school stops and all students are go to a resource 00:29:49.800 --> 00:29:51.200 period to get the support that they need. 00:29:52.200 --> 00:29:54.480 We also have writing centers at both buildings. 00:29:54.480 --> 00:29:57.080 If students need support with their writing assignments 00:29:57.080 --> 00:30:00.080 and then after school tutoring is available, 00:30:00.360 --> 00:30:03.360 for Addison Trail and Willowbrook students. 00:30:07.960 --> 00:30:10.560 Okay, maybe we could also the doctor. 00:30:10.560 --> 00:30:10.840 Krauss. 00:30:10.840 --> 00:30:11.240 So, Mr. 00:30:11.240 --> 00:30:13.880 Andrews, you want to talk through the attendance support? 00:30:13.880 --> 00:30:15.680 Yeah, we could definitely jump in here. 00:30:15.680 --> 00:30:18.000 I apologize if there's a little bit of echo with me. 00:30:18.000 --> 00:30:21.880 I'm in the press box at the soccer game, so it's good to see everybody joining you 00:30:21.880 --> 00:30:23.680 live from the press box here. True. 00:30:23.680 --> 00:30:25.720 I feel like I'm announcing something. 00:30:25.720 --> 00:30:28.120 But attendance supports. 00:30:28.120 --> 00:30:30.800 So, parents, you may have been receiving, 00:30:30.800 --> 00:30:33.800 emails from, 00:30:33.920 --> 00:30:36.080 our attendance line and it just kind of talks 00:30:36.080 --> 00:30:39.840 about what day is or what how many periods your student might have been absent 00:30:39.840 --> 00:30:44.720 for whether there was excused absences or unexcused absences, number of parties. 00:30:44.960 --> 00:30:47.880 And really, it's just so you have this information. 00:30:47.880 --> 00:30:50.120 We know that sometimes your students get sick. 00:30:50.120 --> 00:30:53.120 So that's out of a periods of absence. 00:30:53.160 --> 00:30:55.480 We just want to help communicate and have some, you know, 00:30:55.480 --> 00:30:56.520 kind of transparency 00:30:56.520 --> 00:31:00.760 around what those number of absences really start to add up to and mean. 00:31:00.760 --> 00:31:04.280 So it's on, every Monday, before your, 00:31:04.800 --> 00:31:07.800 students head off to school, you should be receiving those emails. 00:31:08.040 --> 00:31:09.240 It's as little as, 00:31:09.240 --> 00:31:13.200 you know, one excused absences all the way up to multiple periods. So, 00:31:14.680 --> 00:31:16.160 Doctor Kraus, anything else to throw in there? 00:31:16.160 --> 00:31:17.120 Did I miss anything? 00:31:17.120 --> 00:31:20.320 No. I think, you know, we piloted, started the pilot this last spring. 00:31:20.800 --> 00:31:23.040 Just as another way to communicate. 00:31:23.040 --> 00:31:26.400 Because obviously being, being at school is important, 00:31:26.400 --> 00:31:28.400 but we also recognize that, you know, as Mr. 00:31:28.400 --> 00:31:33.520 Andrews said, if you're under the weather, not feeling well, those types of things 00:31:33.520 --> 00:31:36.720 still need to take care of yourself and others around you. 00:31:37.320 --> 00:31:39.120 By not necessarily still coming to school. 00:31:39.120 --> 00:31:44.120 But if you have a pattern of, pieces, we try to just make sure that we're 00:31:44.120 --> 00:31:47.400 communicating, the impact it has and how quickly it adds up. 00:31:48.120 --> 00:31:51.120 And many times, the number of days absence, 00:31:51.480 --> 00:31:54.040 once or twice during a, excuse 00:31:54.040 --> 00:31:57.160 me during a month can really add up in terms of the course of the school year. 00:31:57.160 --> 00:31:59.040 So we just try to quantify that. And Mr. 00:31:59.040 --> 00:32:01.080 Andrews said to provide some more information. 00:32:04.840 --> 00:32:08.000 So in terms of mental health and social emotional supports. 00:32:08.000 --> 00:32:11.000 So we know that if students are not, 00:32:11.040 --> 00:32:13.320 feeling well, if they're not available to learn. 00:32:13.320 --> 00:32:17.520 And so we, we want to make sure that we are providing, as much support 00:32:17.520 --> 00:32:18.120 as possible. 00:32:18.120 --> 00:32:20.640 This has been a high priority for our Board of Education. 00:32:20.640 --> 00:32:24.520 And over the last three years, we have added staff to be able to meet the need. 00:32:25.240 --> 00:32:28.680 We know that this has been an increasing need with teens 00:32:28.680 --> 00:32:30.680 and adolescents across the country. 00:32:30.680 --> 00:32:33.680 And we're seeing, as much, you know, the CDC reports 00:32:33.680 --> 00:32:39.320 recently were 1 in 5, of of really teens and adults 00:32:39.480 --> 00:32:42.480 experience some kind of a mental health, concern. 00:32:43.080 --> 00:32:46.320 So we have, not only counselors available, 00:32:46.320 --> 00:32:49.760 but social workers and psychologists available on our campuses. 00:32:50.160 --> 00:32:53.120 And we are within the best practice ratios in terms 00:32:53.120 --> 00:32:56.480 of the amount of staff that we have, to be able to serve our students. 00:32:56.480 --> 00:32:59.480 And so, please, if you have not, 00:32:59.640 --> 00:33:02.280 you know, connected with your child's counselor, please 00:33:02.280 --> 00:33:06.400 make sure you know, to, to reach out if you have any concerns whatsoever. 00:33:06.400 --> 00:33:10.040 They're typically the first the first contact, for parents. 00:33:10.040 --> 00:33:12.880 But also we have our social workers and psychologists. 00:33:12.880 --> 00:33:17.440 This, link here will take you to the, the page that will kind of list out 00:33:17.440 --> 00:33:20.880 what the the supports that are available there. 00:33:20.880 --> 00:33:22.240 And I would encourage you to reach out. 00:33:22.240 --> 00:33:26.040 We also, for the last three years have contracted additional clinical 00:33:26.040 --> 00:33:27.720 services on our campuses. 00:33:27.720 --> 00:33:32.120 So we have both Ned Fitz and Serenity House counselors on our campus to meet 00:33:32.120 --> 00:33:35.720 to, to not only do prevention work, but also intervention work 00:33:36.120 --> 00:33:39.120 in individual and group counseling for our students. 00:33:39.480 --> 00:33:41.680 So lots of support to available. 00:33:41.680 --> 00:33:43.320 So please, you know, there's, 00:33:43.320 --> 00:33:46.320 if you have any concerns whatsoever, please reach out. 00:33:46.400 --> 00:33:47.200 We also, 00:33:48.560 --> 00:33:49.080 I should say 00:33:49.080 --> 00:33:52.920 we do the signs of suicide screenings, each semester. 00:33:52.920 --> 00:33:56.160 And so we also have, the, 00:33:56.880 --> 00:33:59.640 you know, we, we try to make sure that in addition 00:33:59.640 --> 00:34:05.200 to our contact with our students, which obviously is always, the number one, 00:34:05.840 --> 00:34:08.240 indicator is, is typically one of our staff members 00:34:08.240 --> 00:34:11.240 interfacing with a student that is in, you know, where, 00:34:11.240 --> 00:34:14.360 where there might be a concern, observed there. 00:34:14.800 --> 00:34:17.400 But also we try to implement more screenings 00:34:17.400 --> 00:34:20.400 to be able to find warning signs and make sure that we're 00:34:20.400 --> 00:34:22.720 referring students that might need additional support. 00:34:22.720 --> 00:34:25.720 So that takes place each semester as well. 00:34:26.480 --> 00:34:30.680 In addition, we have been really blessed to have received over 00:34:30.680 --> 00:34:34.480 the last few years additional funding from the Illinois Department 00:34:34.480 --> 00:34:35.280 of Public Health. 00:34:35.280 --> 00:34:39.800 We have, our, our, team has written grants, 00:34:40.280 --> 00:34:45.080 to to bring in additional revenue to provide more supports for our students. 00:34:45.080 --> 00:34:47.960 So in addition to what we have, we were able to provide on campus. 00:34:47.960 --> 00:34:50.960 We have contracted with a service called referral GPS. 00:34:51.240 --> 00:34:53.360 It allows us to match our students 00:34:53.360 --> 00:34:56.360 with available resources in the community. 00:34:56.600 --> 00:34:59.600 And so, we were able to to consult with a family 00:34:59.840 --> 00:35:05.000 and take that families information, run it through a database to find a provider 00:35:05.120 --> 00:35:08.560 that matches their insurance, matches their availability. 00:35:08.880 --> 00:35:12.920 And, you know, both either an in-person or virtual sessions 00:35:13.040 --> 00:35:16.320 and be able to connect that family with resources 00:35:16.320 --> 00:35:19.320 with, with, with therapy services within the community. 00:35:19.360 --> 00:35:21.520 These are local providers that have been vetted. 00:35:22.520 --> 00:35:25.520 And so it's been a, a tremendous service, 00:35:25.760 --> 00:35:28.760 in the last, you know, since since we've had 00:35:28.760 --> 00:35:32.480 there's been more than 3500 treatment searches, 00:35:33.360 --> 00:35:36.400 and, over 900 completed treatment 00:35:36.400 --> 00:35:39.560 sessions for district 88 students, staff and community members. 00:35:39.560 --> 00:35:43.360 So it's been a great service and we're happy to continue it through this year. 00:35:44.200 --> 00:35:48.800 We've had over $700,000 in grant funds over the last three years 00:35:48.800 --> 00:35:53.360 towards this service, and these sessions, because in addition to the service, 00:35:54.240 --> 00:35:58.600 we are very, happy that we within there 00:35:58.800 --> 00:36:03.440 we were able to access eight free service, eight free therapy sessions 00:36:03.680 --> 00:36:07.000 for, for our students and any of their family members. 00:36:07.440 --> 00:36:10.200 So this is something that's open again, not only to district eight students, 00:36:10.200 --> 00:36:13.200 but it could be any family member, parents, siblings, 00:36:13.200 --> 00:36:17.280 that are able to access up to eight sessions at no cost. 00:36:17.280 --> 00:36:20.400 So this is available again this year for our students. 00:36:20.400 --> 00:36:23.400 This has been the Illinois principal subvention project. 00:36:23.880 --> 00:36:26.680 That's also tied in, you know, to the funding that we received 00:36:26.680 --> 00:36:29.760 from the Illinois Department of Public Health. 00:36:29.760 --> 00:36:32.880 So very excited about this option as well. 00:36:33.080 --> 00:36:33.600 And again, 00:36:33.600 --> 00:36:37.000 our staff is here to facilitate that, to help connect families to services. 00:36:39.680 --> 00:36:40.360 Okay. 00:36:40.360 --> 00:36:45.120 We have doctor Valerie Humphrey is on the, on the on the the meeting here tonight. 00:36:45.120 --> 00:36:47.880 She is our district, student success coordinator. 00:36:47.880 --> 00:36:48.040 So I'll 00:36:48.040 --> 00:36:51.240 let her talk about some of the initiatives that she's working on this year as well. 00:36:51.800 --> 00:36:52.640 Well, evening. 00:36:52.640 --> 00:36:56.280 She just introduced me, so this is okay. 00:36:56.560 --> 00:37:00.160 This is my fifth year in the district and my second year in this role. 00:37:00.400 --> 00:37:03.920 And I am excited to say is some good things going on. 00:37:04.200 --> 00:37:07.560 So the goal my role is to develop student leadership 00:37:07.800 --> 00:37:10.760 and also foster inclusive and inclusive 00:37:10.760 --> 00:37:13.840 community for our African-American students and families 00:37:14.240 --> 00:37:18.240 and enhance academic achievement through targeted supports and resources. 00:37:18.480 --> 00:37:20.720 And we do several things to, 00:37:20.720 --> 00:37:23.040 there are deliverables when within those areas, 00:37:23.040 --> 00:37:26.680 we have a key conference which is geared towards our female students. 00:37:26.680 --> 00:37:29.800 All students are invited if they identify as female as well. 00:37:30.320 --> 00:37:34.440 And we get highlighted on ABC news last year for our work, and it's going 00:37:34.440 --> 00:37:39.760 very well and we have the conference, but we also do she days at both schools, 00:37:40.160 --> 00:37:43.720 and we do a student leadership summit, which is housed at both schools, 00:37:43.920 --> 00:37:48.840 and that consists of our captains and co-captains and our leaders of clubs. 00:37:48.920 --> 00:37:51.400 So we get together to talk about leadership and challenges 00:37:51.400 --> 00:37:53.920 that they may encounter throughout the year. 00:37:53.920 --> 00:37:58.080 Voice of 88 is a conference geared towards our minority students. 00:37:58.440 --> 00:37:59.800 It is an awesome 00:38:00.920 --> 00:38:02.520 activity that we get to do. 00:38:02.520 --> 00:38:05.440 It's the brainchild of that, Doctor Cara as well. 00:38:05.440 --> 00:38:06.760 She's going to kill me for that one. 00:38:06.760 --> 00:38:08.400 For, Mrs. 00:38:08.400 --> 00:38:11.400 Cross and it is, 00:38:11.800 --> 00:38:15.120 geared for, as I steer from Amplify Conference, 00:38:15.120 --> 00:38:18.120 which is our partnership with multiple school districts, 00:38:18.160 --> 00:38:21.000 and that's geared towards our minority students as well. 00:38:21.000 --> 00:38:24.320 And an 80 I do a city awareness week where we pull 00:38:24.320 --> 00:38:28.200 all the juniors, every junior student at C, we pull them into 00:38:28.320 --> 00:38:32.720 to talk about what that looks like, what is the act, what subjects. 00:38:32.720 --> 00:38:35.840 I keep saying I act in this city now they change it. 00:38:35.840 --> 00:38:37.800 I need to change with them. 00:38:37.800 --> 00:38:42.520 So the SAT and what subjects are on there and what scores they should get 00:38:42.520 --> 00:38:46.280 and what compared to what they got last time, where they need to go in 00:38:46.280 --> 00:38:47.600 and what college they want to go to. 00:38:47.600 --> 00:38:50.720 Let's look at the SAT scores for acceptance 00:38:50.720 --> 00:38:53.720 and what you can get money for that as well. 00:38:53.720 --> 00:38:56.280 And we do a black Topia conference, which is a conference 00:38:56.280 --> 00:38:59.640 geared towards African American students and is open to the public. 00:38:59.640 --> 00:39:03.960 So the last two years we've done it, we've had about 200 to 250 00:39:03.960 --> 00:39:06.960 students, 29 different school districts attended. 00:39:07.000 --> 00:39:09.640 And it was it was very successful. 00:39:09.640 --> 00:39:14.920 And with a second second is a student African-American conference. 00:39:14.920 --> 00:39:17.920 Our students loved black topia, but they wanted a conference 00:39:17.960 --> 00:39:20.120 that was just our students in district. 00:39:20.120 --> 00:39:22.960 So that conference is just geared towards 00:39:22.960 --> 00:39:25.960 our students at 80 and WB. 00:39:26.000 --> 00:39:29.480 And it happens the last Thursday in February this year. 00:39:29.640 --> 00:39:32.440 And black topia is actually November 8th this year. 00:39:33.440 --> 00:39:36.880 And on the side you see our cultural community programs. 00:39:37.080 --> 00:39:40.880 So the Beyond balls that is the community for African American students. 00:39:41.080 --> 00:39:44.720 And so at WB the program is called bus, 00:39:44.720 --> 00:39:47.840 which is a club geared towards African American students. 00:39:47.840 --> 00:39:49.440 All students are able to join. 00:39:49.440 --> 00:39:52.760 It's just geared towards our African American students and beyond. 00:39:52.760 --> 00:39:56.080 Is the program at 80 and rain 00:39:56.080 --> 00:39:59.280 is our female mentoring program geared towards African American students. 00:39:59.280 --> 00:40:02.280 Again, all students are welcome to join if they wish to do so. 00:40:02.600 --> 00:40:06.400 And talented is an honor society for African American students. 00:40:06.400 --> 00:40:08.480 And this year we're partnering with Junior Achievement. 00:40:08.480 --> 00:40:12.480 They're still around and we're partnering with them, and our students 00:40:12.480 --> 00:40:16.560 in that program will be teaching financial literacy to elementary schools. 00:40:16.840 --> 00:40:18.120 So it's pretty cool. 00:40:18.120 --> 00:40:21.880 And what we're pushing this year, our Parents of Black Scholars program. 00:40:22.000 --> 00:40:25.440 So our parent dinner that we're having is inaugural. 00:40:26.160 --> 00:40:29.080 It is going to be September 17th. 00:40:29.080 --> 00:40:32.560 So if you haven't gotten the stalking email from me, please let me know. 00:40:32.920 --> 00:40:35.520 I will connect with you and let you know all about it. 00:40:35.520 --> 00:40:36.960 And we're going to have a true dinner. 00:40:36.960 --> 00:40:39.960 So hopefully you are able to join us. 00:40:40.000 --> 00:40:41.840 Anything I need to cover that I may have missed? 00:40:49.880 --> 00:40:50.360 Hello, 00:40:50.360 --> 00:40:53.400 I'm Olga Davis, and I'm the director of Business services. 00:40:53.400 --> 00:40:56.640 I've been at page 88 for two and a half years. 00:40:57.800 --> 00:40:58.960 At district 88. 00:40:58.960 --> 00:41:02.560 The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our number one priority. 00:41:02.800 --> 00:41:06.360 As part of their commitment to safety, the district 88 has adopted the season 00:41:06.360 --> 00:41:10.800 tag, which is the comprehensive School threat assessment guidelines and the 00:41:10.800 --> 00:41:14.160 Standard Response protocol provided by the I Love You Guys Foundation. 00:41:14.920 --> 00:41:18.320 For more information about the district's districts and security efforts, 00:41:18.480 --> 00:41:21.640 you can view the website WW dad two page 00:41:21.640 --> 00:41:24.640 88 dot Net Safety and Security. 00:41:27.480 --> 00:41:29.480 So at the district for transportation, 00:41:29.480 --> 00:41:33.320 we have a notification system for bus riders called My Ride K12. 00:41:33.640 --> 00:41:36.840 And the focus of this program is to increase safety communication 00:41:36.840 --> 00:41:39.840 with parents and guardians and route efficiency. 00:41:39.960 --> 00:41:44.200 The My Ride K12 portal will allow parents and guardians to easily access 00:41:44.200 --> 00:41:47.200 their students transportation information on their phone, 00:41:47.200 --> 00:41:48.840 their tablets or computers, 00:41:48.840 --> 00:41:51.840 and they'll be able to see an estimated bus arrival time 00:41:51.840 --> 00:41:54.560 and see when their student has boarded or exited the bus. 00:41:54.560 --> 00:41:56.640 When they use their RFID card. 00:41:56.640 --> 00:41:59.040 Parents and guardians can also receive notifications 00:41:59.040 --> 00:42:01.200 regarding the students routes, 00:42:01.200 --> 00:42:04.800 and for more information, you can visit the website WW dot two page 00:42:04.800 --> 00:42:11.200 88 dot net site slash site slash page slash 15676. 00:42:14.120 --> 00:42:15.120 Thank. 00:42:15.120 --> 00:42:18.960 Over the summer we had a few facility projects at Edison Trail. 00:42:18.960 --> 00:42:21.800 The practice turf field was replaced. 00:42:21.800 --> 00:42:24.120 A new auditorium company switch was installed, 00:42:24.120 --> 00:42:27.600 and the hot water system was replaced at Willowbrook. 00:42:27.600 --> 00:42:30.960 There were other upgrades to the auditorium, catwalk and lighting, 00:42:31.320 --> 00:42:34.840 so students can now access lighting from the water ice system 00:42:34.840 --> 00:42:37.840 that lifts the lights up and down at that mezzanine level, 00:42:38.000 --> 00:42:40.720 removing the need to access the catwalk well. 00:42:40.720 --> 00:42:44.520 The brook also had renovations to their DLP classrooms, providing spaces 00:42:44.520 --> 00:42:47.520 where students can work on life skills. 00:42:51.360 --> 00:42:53.680 And as Doctor Bourbon into had mentioned in the beginning, 00:42:53.680 --> 00:42:55.160 we received feedback from students 00:42:55.160 --> 00:42:59.120 regarding student behavior in bathrooms and the conditions of the facilities day. 00:42:59.560 --> 00:43:02.280 So our new initiative will have students scan into bathrooms 00:43:02.280 --> 00:43:03.400 and limit the capacity. 00:43:03.400 --> 00:43:07.000 At one time, bathroom entrances will be controlled and supervised 00:43:07.000 --> 00:43:10.200 every period and before school by staff. 00:43:10.200 --> 00:43:13.000 Areas will also be monitored with cameras. 00:43:13.000 --> 00:43:15.520 Bathrooms will be cleaned midday and checked for cleanliness. 00:43:15.520 --> 00:43:16.280 Each period. 00:43:19.960 --> 00:43:20.360 Thank you. 00:43:20.360 --> 00:43:23.160 Olga. My name is Chuck Persky. 00:43:23.160 --> 00:43:27.080 I have been with the district now for 24 years. 00:43:27.080 --> 00:43:31.280 I believe I'm also a graduate of district 88, and today 00:43:31.280 --> 00:43:33.760 I just wanted to take a couple minutes and talk to you 00:43:33.760 --> 00:43:37.920 about some of the new technology that we have with our student IDs. 00:43:38.600 --> 00:43:42.760 So, our new student and staff IDs are going to look 00:43:42.760 --> 00:43:46.680 similar to the IDs that you've seen, your students carry in the past. 00:43:47.400 --> 00:43:51.360 The difference this year being is that these IDs are equipped with a tap 00:43:51.360 --> 00:43:56.400 and go type technology called Near Field Communication, or NFC. 00:43:56.680 --> 00:43:59.160 This is very similar to your Apple Pay 00:43:59.160 --> 00:44:02.320 or your contactless payment that you may have used in the past. 00:44:03.080 --> 00:44:06.080 This allows our students to efficiently, 00:44:06.280 --> 00:44:09.960 quickly tap their IDs to do everyday tasks, such as releasing 00:44:09.960 --> 00:44:13.440 print jobs here at district 88, boarding our bus, like, 00:44:13.640 --> 00:44:18.040 Miss Davis just alluded to and utilizing our student check in system. 00:44:18.960 --> 00:44:23.080 So the reason that we have, migrated to this technology in the past, 00:44:23.080 --> 00:44:27.160 we've utilized barcodes that were printed on our student IDs. 00:44:27.640 --> 00:44:30.400 And the NFC technology allows us 00:44:30.400 --> 00:44:33.480 to be more secure and more efficient. 00:44:33.960 --> 00:44:37.960 So these NFC chips only work within very close proximity 00:44:37.960 --> 00:44:40.960 a few centimeters from the reader device 00:44:41.040 --> 00:44:43.880 so that, prevents them from being cloned 00:44:43.880 --> 00:44:46.920 like the barcodes could have in the past was simply a camera. 00:44:47.680 --> 00:44:49.280 They're also very efficient. 00:44:49.280 --> 00:44:53.520 So they can just basically tap the reader and you're able to proceed. 00:44:54.280 --> 00:44:58.000 It's faster than our barcode readers in the past, and they work at any, 00:44:58.400 --> 00:45:01.400 in any lighting condition or any angle of the cards. 00:45:02.080 --> 00:45:05.800 This is a technology that we've utilized already in our busses, 00:45:05.800 --> 00:45:07.520 and now we have integrated into our print 00:45:07.520 --> 00:45:11.080 anywhere systems as well as our student check in systems. 00:45:11.400 --> 00:45:15.160 So that is our new ID system that we have here at district 88. 00:45:15.480 --> 00:45:15.960 Thank you. 00:45:21.200 --> 00:45:21.680 All right. 00:45:21.680 --> 00:45:24.080 Good evening everybody. My name is Danny Brink. 00:45:24.080 --> 00:45:27.080 I'm the director of community relations for district 88. 00:45:27.360 --> 00:45:30.720 And so thank you all so much for jumping on and being here tonight with us. 00:45:30.720 --> 00:45:33.600 We we appreciate it and we look forward to a great year ahead. 00:45:33.600 --> 00:45:37.080 I just want to share a few points of information of kind of 00:45:37.080 --> 00:45:40.800 how we communicate in the different ways to stay in touch with the district. 00:45:41.200 --> 00:45:43.920 So we did hear last year that we wanted 00:45:43.920 --> 00:45:47.880 to make sure that it was easy for parents and families 00:45:47.880 --> 00:45:51.920 to find the information in one quick spot as best as we could. 00:45:52.320 --> 00:45:56.040 So what we did is we created a parent resources page. 00:45:56.240 --> 00:45:59.680 So on that page that you'll see here, you can see the link here. 00:45:59.680 --> 00:46:03.200 And again put in the chat or the links to these presentations. 00:46:03.200 --> 00:46:03.840 But we of course 00:46:03.840 --> 00:46:07.760 will be sure to send these out as well and have have them available to you. 00:46:08.160 --> 00:46:09.400 But on that page you'll see 00:46:09.400 --> 00:46:12.360 kind of important links and information in one spot. 00:46:12.360 --> 00:46:13.760 Again, to be more efficient 00:46:13.760 --> 00:46:18.480 and to help you access this information as quickly and easily as possible. 00:46:18.960 --> 00:46:22.160 So you'll see information such as academic supports that we talked 00:46:22.160 --> 00:46:27.080 about athletics attendance, the bell schedule, the calendar, graduation 00:46:27.080 --> 00:46:30.520 requirements, kind of going down the list there, how to access Powerschool. 00:46:30.840 --> 00:46:34.160 All of that information is in on one page for you. 00:46:34.400 --> 00:46:37.920 If, if you ever have any feedback or questions on that page, 00:46:37.920 --> 00:46:39.000 we would love to hear from you 00:46:39.000 --> 00:46:43.080 to see how we can continue to improve it and make sure that we are getting 00:46:43.080 --> 00:46:46.920 the information to you in the best format and easiest way possible. 00:46:48.280 --> 00:46:50.480 Along with that page, we just want to remind you 00:46:50.480 --> 00:46:52.960 that of the different ways that we communicate. 00:46:52.960 --> 00:46:57.320 So last year we implemented a video segment called 88 and 88. 00:46:57.560 --> 00:47:02.000 So it's about 88 seconds of highlights and information from the district 00:47:02.000 --> 00:47:05.000 just to keep everybody informed about what's going on, 00:47:05.000 --> 00:47:08.760 some important news, some exciting news, events coming up, things like that 00:47:08.760 --> 00:47:10.440 are in that video segment. 00:47:10.440 --> 00:47:14.040 And that'll be shared on our website, social media newsletter 00:47:14.040 --> 00:47:15.880 in all of those areas. 00:47:15.880 --> 00:47:18.200 And then the newsletter you should be getting. 00:47:18.200 --> 00:47:20.520 So please let me know if you are not receiving it. 00:47:20.520 --> 00:47:24.800 But we send the electronic newsletter in English and in Spanish 00:47:24.800 --> 00:47:29.000 every week on Friday or or sometimes Saturday morning, but usually Friday. 00:47:29.360 --> 00:47:32.880 And it's again just another way to stay up to date and informed 00:47:32.880 --> 00:47:37.440 about what's going on through pictures, through video clips, articles. 00:47:37.840 --> 00:47:40.600 And it's just a quick and easy way for us 00:47:40.600 --> 00:47:43.600 to get information out to the our families. 00:47:43.880 --> 00:47:46.640 Along with that, we also have our social media. 00:47:46.640 --> 00:47:51.720 So Edison Trail and Willowbrook each have a Facebook page and an Instagram account. 00:47:52.000 --> 00:47:55.760 So we encourage you to log in to those and sign up for those 00:47:55.760 --> 00:47:57.120 and make sure you're following them. 00:47:58.240 --> 00:48:00.240 And then we also have a 00:48:00.240 --> 00:48:04.560 social media page where it lists all the accounts that our teachers have. 00:48:04.560 --> 00:48:06.000 Our athletic teams have. 00:48:06.000 --> 00:48:09.720 So you can click on that link to see that list of a comprehensive, 00:48:10.360 --> 00:48:13.360 page of all of our social media accounts. 00:48:14.720 --> 00:48:16.800 And then we of course have our website. 00:48:16.800 --> 00:48:21.240 So if there ever is an emergency or crisis situation, that's the, 00:48:21.600 --> 00:48:25.640 a good place to go to see what's going on and to get that information. 00:48:25.920 --> 00:48:26.520 But of course, 00:48:26.520 --> 00:48:30.840 we also do have our automated calls and emails to contact families directly. 00:48:31.200 --> 00:48:35.840 So in the event of an emergency or a crisis situation, we would of course 00:48:36.360 --> 00:48:39.360 be communicating directly as well as much as possible. 00:48:40.080 --> 00:48:43.200 So certainly as you can see by hosting these meetings, 00:48:43.200 --> 00:48:47.600 our goal is to be as accessible and available to you as we can be. 00:48:47.840 --> 00:48:50.840 So we certainly encourage you to reach out to us, 00:48:51.160 --> 00:48:55.200 you know, by email or by phone call by zoom, whatever works for you. 00:48:55.400 --> 00:48:57.520 But we want to be as accessible to you 00:48:57.520 --> 00:49:00.520 as we can, so feel free to contact us directly. 00:49:00.960 --> 00:49:04.680 And then we also have our alumni database that we encourage you to check out. 00:49:05.040 --> 00:49:08.240 So you can sign up for that and find out about the upcoming 00:49:08.240 --> 00:49:11.640 reunions and stay in touch with the district that way as well. 00:49:14.320 --> 00:49:16.520 And then just some athletic information. 00:49:16.520 --> 00:49:20.800 If you are looking for some updates on the schedules, the games, 00:49:20.800 --> 00:49:24.480 how to sign up or how to join the teams, the links are on here 00:49:24.480 --> 00:49:28.400 for the athletic pages, so you can get all of that information 00:49:28.400 --> 00:49:31.720 and get the direct links to their social media accounts as well, 00:49:32.000 --> 00:49:35.560 to stay up to date with everything going on, with athletics. 00:49:37.080 --> 00:49:40.080 And with that, I will turn it over to the principals again. 00:49:40.360 --> 00:49:42.920 Thank you. 00:49:42.920 --> 00:49:44.040 Thanks, Danny. 00:49:44.040 --> 00:49:47.200 Both, Will Brook and Addison Trail, have multiple, 00:49:47.760 --> 00:49:50.240 parent groups and, 00:49:50.240 --> 00:49:51.480 meetings that we host. 00:49:51.480 --> 00:49:53.280 In a variety of different ways. 00:49:53.280 --> 00:49:57.600 You know, Doctor Humphrey mentioned, the parents of black scholars, as an example. 00:49:58.040 --> 00:50:01.240 Each of us has what's called the Citizens Advisory Council. 00:50:01.240 --> 00:50:04.920 So we meet once a month, as well with members of the Board of Education. 00:50:05.520 --> 00:50:08.000 We each have our parent organizations, at, 00:50:08.960 --> 00:50:12.200 has theirs, and ours is the Willowbrook parent organization on our end. 00:50:12.480 --> 00:50:15.840 And then our booster clubs, that help to support our students, 00:50:16.600 --> 00:50:20.280 in their variety of different athletic and, activities, 00:50:20.520 --> 00:50:24.120 as well as then, powders or needles at Willowbrook and powders. 00:50:24.120 --> 00:50:27.160 Latinos, and Axion at Edison Trail. 00:50:27.480 --> 00:50:30.920 So outstanding opportunities for our parents to participate. 00:50:31.560 --> 00:50:33.840 Our meetings are just getting ready to kick off. 00:50:33.840 --> 00:50:36.400 We have our first meeting is tomorrow. 00:50:36.400 --> 00:50:38.680 Tomorrow night, 7:00. Shameless plug. 00:50:38.680 --> 00:50:40.040 Come on in person. 00:50:40.040 --> 00:50:43.000 In the weight room or we'll also have a zoom option. 00:50:43.000 --> 00:50:46.640 We just sent that, message to all parents this evening, 00:50:46.880 --> 00:50:49.880 as an invitation to participate. 00:50:50.240 --> 00:50:51.920 I could just echo Doctor Krauss. 00:50:51.920 --> 00:50:55.680 We can't do, what we need to do here in district 88. 00:50:55.680 --> 00:50:57.040 Without the support of all of you. 00:50:57.040 --> 00:51:00.000 I'm going to give this plea a few times over the next few weeks. 00:51:00.960 --> 00:51:02.040 Now at 00:51:02.040 --> 00:51:05.600 our, open house that's coming up this Thursday. 00:51:05.840 --> 00:51:08.960 And then at our Citizens Advisory Council, Edison Trail, 00:51:09.440 --> 00:51:12.920 is really looking to bring back its Edison Trail parent organization. 00:51:12.920 --> 00:51:17.760 I met with a few parents just last week who are trying to kind of revive this. 00:51:18.280 --> 00:51:21.280 So if you're interested in just kind of hearing more about it, 00:51:21.600 --> 00:51:24.240 look out for information coming out, over the next 00:51:24.240 --> 00:51:27.240 few days. 00:51:33.800 --> 00:51:34.280 Okay. 00:51:34.280 --> 00:51:35.760 I'll go ahead and jump in on this one. 00:51:35.760 --> 00:51:40.120 So we we encourage all of our students to have direct communication 00:51:40.120 --> 00:51:41.440 with our Board of Education. 00:51:41.440 --> 00:51:45.360 We wanted to make sure that they were able to share their voices, 00:51:45.360 --> 00:51:47.360 their thoughts, their concerns. What's going well? 00:51:47.360 --> 00:51:48.600 What could be improved. 00:51:48.600 --> 00:51:53.080 So we have an email address that they can use to communicate that information 00:51:53.440 --> 00:51:54.960 and share that with the board. 00:51:54.960 --> 00:51:59.400 And we have, a very, supportive board who wants to hear from our students 00:51:59.400 --> 00:52:02.640 and make sure that it's an environment that they can thrive in. 00:52:02.640 --> 00:52:03.880 And be successful. 00:52:03.880 --> 00:52:05.640 So we encourage our students 00:52:05.640 --> 00:52:09.600 to use that email address or of course, reach out to us directly. 00:52:09.960 --> 00:52:14.040 And we are always, always willing to hear what, what they have to say 00:52:14.040 --> 00:52:17.160 and make sure that everything is the best it can be for them. 00:52:18.600 --> 00:52:21.600 We also are implementing something, new this year. 00:52:21.840 --> 00:52:23.360 The board wanted, 00:52:23.360 --> 00:52:26.640 to have even more opportunity to be able to hear directly from students. 00:52:27.000 --> 00:52:30.840 And so this year, in addition to the superintendent advisory, 00:52:31.040 --> 00:52:32.920 student advisory and the principals advisory, 00:52:32.920 --> 00:52:35.920 we will have a board of education student advisory. 00:52:35.960 --> 00:52:38.760 So it will be sessions where students can give some direct feedback to the board. 00:52:38.760 --> 00:52:42.360 So those dates, will be communicated at the building level. 00:52:42.360 --> 00:52:45.520 They begin in October and it'll happen a couple times this year. 00:52:45.520 --> 00:52:48.800 So, again, just really want to make sure that we 00:52:48.800 --> 00:52:51.800 hear from students and parents in our decisions. 00:52:51.880 --> 00:52:55.160 For those that have been involved this for a while, you know, we do, 00:52:55.920 --> 00:52:59.360 have a high value on the student and parent experience 00:52:59.360 --> 00:53:01.200 and, and do value that input. 00:53:01.200 --> 00:53:06.600 And it does affect our, policy decisions and, and program decisions. 00:53:06.600 --> 00:53:09.120 So please, you know, don't hesitate to reach out to us. 00:53:14.880 --> 00:53:15.480 Okay. 00:53:15.480 --> 00:53:15.960 Okay. 00:53:15.960 --> 00:53:18.240 Just some upcoming events and 00:53:18.240 --> 00:53:21.720 and September 4th, as we've mentioned a couple times, is the open house. 00:53:22.040 --> 00:53:24.960 So the links are there for you to get the details. 00:53:24.960 --> 00:53:28.000 But both schools will be starting at 6:30 p.m. 00:53:28.240 --> 00:53:31.000 with their presentation and then go right into the open house, 00:53:31.000 --> 00:53:33.080 where you can follow an abbreviated version 00:53:33.080 --> 00:53:36.960 of your child's schedule and and see the school speak to that 00:53:36.960 --> 00:53:40.720 staff, speak with the administrators, and kind of hear what it's all about. 00:53:40.720 --> 00:53:43.280 Our Board of Education will be there as well. 00:53:43.280 --> 00:53:45.960 So we look forward to seeing you on September 4th. 00:53:45.960 --> 00:53:49.400 And then September 20th is our second annual district 00:53:49.400 --> 00:53:52.400 88 Foundation fundraiser gathering at the grapevine. 00:53:52.640 --> 00:53:56.520 So it'll be in Villa Park at Devine and the link is there. 00:53:56.520 --> 00:53:57.640 We encourage you to come out. 00:53:57.640 --> 00:54:00.320 There'll be some fun raffles, some food, some music. 00:54:00.320 --> 00:54:02.480 It's just a really nice event. 00:54:02.480 --> 00:54:06.600 And the money that is raised from that event goes back to staff members. 00:54:06.840 --> 00:54:10.080 They have an opportunity to submit proposals for grants, 00:54:10.440 --> 00:54:13.880 and then the money raised through this supports those grants, which then goes 00:54:13.880 --> 00:54:15.480 right back, you know, to the students. 00:54:15.480 --> 00:54:19.120 So it's teachers get to say, here's what I would like to help my students. 00:54:19.120 --> 00:54:21.120 And then this money goes toward that. 00:54:21.120 --> 00:54:23.840 So we encourage you to to come on out and join us. 00:54:23.840 --> 00:54:25.400 We would love to see you there. 00:54:25.400 --> 00:54:29.120 And then I the links are on this page as well, just for the school calendars. 00:54:29.360 --> 00:54:32.160 Just to stay as up to date as you can. 00:54:32.160 --> 00:54:35.920 So we put on there all the meetings, all the, musicals, 00:54:35.920 --> 00:54:39.800 all the theater events, and there's a link to the athletic event calendars as well. 00:54:40.040 --> 00:54:41.800 So feel free to check that out. 00:54:41.800 --> 00:54:45.720 And if you have any questions on any of that, please reach out to us. 00:54:52.320 --> 00:54:52.880 All right. 00:54:52.880 --> 00:54:56.960 And just to wrap up our next meeting for the update meetings week, 00:54:57.000 --> 00:55:01.400 we meet throughout the year, so it'll be in December and December 16th. 00:55:01.480 --> 00:55:04.480 And then at the end of the year on April 28th. 00:55:04.560 --> 00:55:07.920 And you can check out any of the previous meetings if you'd like to go back 00:55:07.920 --> 00:55:11.320 to any of the videos or presentations, the link is there for you to, 00:55:11.880 --> 00:55:15.440 to join to to check those out and join those meetings as well. 00:55:16.560 --> 00:55:20.800 So if there's any questions, I'm going to go ahead and open the chat. 00:55:20.800 --> 00:55:25.200 So feel free to either raise your hand to put it in the chat or to speak. 00:55:25.360 --> 00:55:27.120 Feel free to speak if you would like as well. 00:55:27.120 --> 00:55:28.560 Whatever works best for you. 00:55:28.560 --> 00:55:31.200 And I know we did receive some questions ahead of time. 00:55:31.200 --> 00:55:35.040 So, I know Doctor Permanente was going to going to address those questions. 00:55:35.040 --> 00:55:37.720 So I'll turn it over to Doctor Permanente. 00:55:37.720 --> 00:55:38.120 Sure. 00:55:39.600 --> 00:55:40.200 Okay. 00:55:40.200 --> 00:55:43.680 So we, we did receive a few questions, ahead of time. 00:55:43.680 --> 00:55:45.120 So I'll kind of go through those. 00:55:45.120 --> 00:55:47.160 The first was, 00:55:47.160 --> 00:55:49.200 from the, 00:55:49.200 --> 00:55:53.480 is there any way to heat food, in the cafeteria? 00:55:53.920 --> 00:55:56.720 And the answer to that is no. I'm sorry. 00:55:56.720 --> 00:56:01.480 We have not been able to, safely provide a way to do that. 00:56:01.800 --> 00:56:03.040 And so there is no option 00:56:03.040 --> 00:56:06.160 as as of right now, to heat food that students bring from home. 00:56:07.600 --> 00:56:10.600 I have another question related to, 00:56:10.920 --> 00:56:13.920 engineering opportunities. 00:56:14.680 --> 00:56:17.680 And in terms of summer internships and, 00:56:19.680 --> 00:56:22.640 you know, for a student that is, is already 00:56:22.640 --> 00:56:25.920 exhausted, quite a bit of our science and engineering curriculum. So, 00:56:27.200 --> 00:56:30.000 the question is, 00:56:30.000 --> 00:56:32.280 currently students taking AP classes 00:56:32.280 --> 00:56:35.280 in physics, microeconomics, pre-calculus and English. 00:56:35.320 --> 00:56:38.160 Does Willowbrook know of any companies that offer summer internships 00:56:38.160 --> 00:56:39.720 in engineering to high school students? 00:56:39.720 --> 00:56:41.160 And what additional opportunities might there 00:56:41.160 --> 00:56:43.800 be for high school students considering this field? 00:56:43.800 --> 00:56:46.560 For example, could you take an engineering course at Cod while in high school? 00:56:46.560 --> 00:56:47.520 That would be dual credit. 00:56:47.520 --> 00:56:49.120 We're looking for opportunities that would help them 00:56:49.120 --> 00:56:51.960 set them up for college and occur in engineering someday. 00:56:51.960 --> 00:56:54.080 So, Mr. Garcia, want to take this one? 00:56:54.080 --> 00:56:55.800 Absolutely. I'll jump into that. 00:56:55.800 --> 00:57:00.480 So we do have, our project Lead the way strands of courses with the capstone. 00:57:01.360 --> 00:57:05.040 So there is an, an engineering, pathway and project lead the way. 00:57:05.280 --> 00:57:08.360 We also do have a youth apprenticeship course, 00:57:09.200 --> 00:57:13.960 and that is open to seniors, where they are placed, their choices are either, 00:57:15.000 --> 00:57:17.680 IT information technology or manufacturing. 00:57:17.680 --> 00:57:22.200 And we found that a lot of our, students who would like to be engineers, 00:57:22.200 --> 00:57:23.240 they kind of delve 00:57:23.240 --> 00:57:26.240 into that manufacturing piece to just learn the background of it, 00:57:26.760 --> 00:57:30.080 and to learn the basics, of what they will be doing once they move on 00:57:30.080 --> 00:57:33.880 to the actual engineering, majors that they are going to move into. 00:57:34.560 --> 00:57:37.160 But definitely, that parent, please 00:57:37.160 --> 00:57:40.160 reach out to Miss Nevarez or myself. 00:57:40.160 --> 00:57:43.600 And we can also look for possible internship placements for over the summer. 00:57:44.120 --> 00:57:46.040 We're more than happy to do that with our new initiative. 00:57:46.040 --> 00:57:48.400 So that's exactly, exactly what we're here for. 00:57:48.400 --> 00:57:51.400 So please reach out. 00:57:52.640 --> 00:57:54.240 We had. 00:57:54.240 --> 00:57:57.240 Let's see. One, 00:57:57.600 --> 00:58:01.320 question on the essential side about one of the busses 00:58:01.760 --> 00:58:06.520 that was not picking up, on time, because our. 00:58:07.040 --> 00:58:08.640 We had the same question. 00:58:08.640 --> 00:58:11.320 So last Friday, we just changed it. 00:58:11.320 --> 00:58:13.480 So that bus route has been adjusted earlier. 00:58:13.480 --> 00:58:16.720 If that was route number 39, if it's not route 39, 00:58:17.200 --> 00:58:20.560 please don't hesitate to reach out to us, because we do want to make sure 00:58:20.560 --> 00:58:21.880 students are getting to 00:58:21.880 --> 00:58:24.960 to school on time, to be able to give them time to go to their lockers, 00:58:24.960 --> 00:58:27.880 possibly grab breakfast and all of that before first period. 00:58:27.880 --> 00:58:31.040 So if you're still noticing that, do not hesitate 00:58:31.040 --> 00:58:34.040 to reach out to us or work with that until to get that corrected. 00:58:34.920 --> 00:58:35.280 Great. 00:58:38.000 --> 00:58:40.320 And we had one question 00:58:40.320 --> 00:58:44.120 on the student list, related to band uniforms. 00:58:44.240 --> 00:58:49.440 So we know that, we are getting close to the time 00:58:49.440 --> 00:58:54.040 when our uniforms had to be replaced and they've had quite a few years of wear. 00:58:54.600 --> 00:58:58.320 So we are in the process right now putting out a bid, 00:58:59.560 --> 00:59:01.520 for the band uniforms. 00:59:01.520 --> 00:59:03.800 And we're going to be doing it in pieces. 00:59:03.800 --> 00:59:08.880 So we're bidding all of the pieces, separately and from there, 00:59:09.400 --> 00:59:14.800 we'll be identifying, you know, timeline and potential funding sources 00:59:14.800 --> 00:59:18.360 and what to decide how to budget and, and schedule that replacement. 00:59:19.960 --> 00:59:23.640 Miss Davis, anything additional on that in terms of the bid timeline? 00:59:24.040 --> 00:59:28.000 So we are planning and, putting out that RFP, later this month, 00:59:28.680 --> 00:59:32.360 and hopefully we will get multiple vendors so that we can get, 00:59:32.560 --> 00:59:35.520 good range and pricing and then from there, we'll decide 00:59:35.520 --> 00:59:38.640 whether to, we'll be able to order everything or, 00:59:39.360 --> 00:59:42.480 you know, kind of like phase it in and, and groups. 00:59:44.560 --> 00:59:47.440 It's just, you know. 00:59:47.440 --> 00:59:50.360 So it is and it is on the radar, you know, to be done. 00:59:50.360 --> 00:59:55.280 It's just that, they are much more expensive than you would imagine. 00:59:55.920 --> 00:59:58.000 For uniforms, they're they're pretty pricey. 00:59:58.000 --> 01:00:01.760 And so we have to budget, you know, together 01:00:01.760 --> 01:00:04.200 with all the rest of our other extracurricular needs. 01:00:04.200 --> 01:00:07.360 And so, lots to, to, to, 01:00:08.640 --> 01:00:11.640 weigh in terms of the decisions and timelines. So, 01:00:13.440 --> 01:00:15.960 but it is it is certainly an on our, on our list 01:00:15.960 --> 01:00:18.960 here to address a question about it. 01:00:20.360 --> 01:00:23.360 Other questions or things I missed. 01:00:24.880 --> 01:00:27.440 You guys got all the ones from the 01:00:27.440 --> 01:00:30.440 that were submitted to, if you see anything. 01:00:31.800 --> 01:00:33.320 I think you got all of those. 01:00:33.320 --> 01:00:35.800 Are there any other questions? 01:00:35.800 --> 01:00:38.840 Again, please feel free to put it in the chat or jump in. 01:00:38.840 --> 01:00:40.920 Go ahead and speak if you prefer. 01:00:40.920 --> 01:00:42.120 We would love to hear. From you. 01:00:43.080 --> 01:00:45.280 And. Thank you. 01:00:45.280 --> 01:00:48.880 The comment about the parent resource page that came from parent feedback 01:00:48.880 --> 01:00:51.960 that was too hard to navigate the site, our website. 01:00:51.960 --> 01:00:55.440 But if there's things that we should be adding to that parent resource page, 01:00:55.440 --> 01:01:00.280 it was meant to be A11, you know, one stop shop for parents 01:01:00.280 --> 01:01:04.560 to find the most, you know, most, frequently accessed links. 01:01:04.560 --> 01:01:06.720 So if there's something that's missing on there, let us know. 01:01:06.720 --> 01:01:09.720 Please. 01:01:14.800 --> 01:01:17.800 Okay. 01:01:18.040 --> 01:01:19.400 Well, look at the last thing to add. 01:01:19.400 --> 01:01:23.360 We are, as I mentioned earlier, we are in the process of, 01:01:24.040 --> 01:01:27.080 looking at our long term facility needs in the district. 01:01:27.080 --> 01:01:31.040 And so, we have been working with the Board of Education to, 01:01:31.320 --> 01:01:32.320 you know, analyze 01:01:32.320 --> 01:01:35.360 the needs that have been identified by our architectural team and, 01:01:35.960 --> 01:01:38.680 also doing a lot of surveying of staff. 01:01:38.680 --> 01:01:41.120 And right now I'm in the, you know, in the process of meeting 01:01:41.120 --> 01:01:44.680 with a lot of parents and, you know, those that use our facilities the most, 01:01:45.680 --> 01:01:46.880 most frequently 01:01:46.880 --> 01:01:50.600 and gathering as much information as possible about, 01:01:50.720 --> 01:01:56.320 you know, everyone's feedback about the facility needs and, usage 01:01:56.760 --> 01:02:01.080 and what the priority areas, you know, should be, as we, as we plan long term. 01:02:01.840 --> 01:02:07.080 So, you may get an email request for me to meet to gather some information. 01:02:07.320 --> 01:02:10.440 But if you have some, you know, opinions about our facilities 01:02:10.680 --> 01:02:14.280 or would like to certainly like to meet with me, please reach out. 01:02:14.640 --> 01:02:17.640 And I'd be happy to sit down and hear your thoughts. So, 01:02:20.040 --> 01:02:21.360 appreciate your time. 01:02:21.360 --> 01:02:24.360 You know, for those willing to do that, 01:02:24.560 --> 01:02:26.440 any last things from our board members? 01:02:26.440 --> 01:02:29.440 Any last? 01:02:33.480 --> 01:02:35.160 Comments. 01:02:35.160 --> 01:02:37.800 Nothing here, but thank you. 01:02:37.800 --> 01:02:40.280 Maybe the grapevine. 01:02:40.280 --> 01:02:43.280 I guess that you did mention that. 01:02:45.800 --> 01:02:46.920 I think that's it. I, 01:02:51.320 --> 01:02:51.560 Yeah. 01:02:51.560 --> 01:02:54.520 Please join us on September 20th. It's a great event. 01:02:54.520 --> 01:02:55.600 Bring your neighbors. 01:02:55.600 --> 01:02:56.720 Bring your family members. 01:02:56.720 --> 01:02:58.720 It really is a lot of fun. 01:02:58.720 --> 01:03:01.720 It's a wonderful, wonderful afternoon. 01:03:04.320 --> 01:03:05.480 Okay, 01:03:05.480 --> 01:03:08.480 we'll see you our open house on Thursday. 01:03:10.200 --> 01:03:10.880 Thanks so much. 01:03:10.880 --> 01:03:11.520 Have a great night.