Submitted By: Bethany A. Lindsay, Superintendent
MEETTHEBOARDOFEDUCATION
Summer2023
School Registration Dates
August 8: at thornwood apartments 10:30 am - 1:30 PM
August 9 and August 10: at BMS 11 am - 6 PM
"Children are the only future of any people."
August 11: at the Back to School Bash at Hickory Bend
--Frances Welsing
BOARDOFEDUCATIONAccomplishmentsFY23
·Approvaloftheresolutionforataxabatementfor2022and2023forthecommunityresidents
·AppliedforandreceivedtheFY23PropertyTaxReliefGrantofferedbyISBE
AttendanceoftheSchoolBoardatStateandNationalConferences--continuedprofessionaldevelopmentbytheBoard
•Approvalof2SocialWorkersateveryschoolinthedistrictprioritizingWellness&SELneedsofstudents
•AdoptionofSELScreenerandSELCurriculumSecondStepforstudents
·AdoptionofNextLevelCurriculumtosupportPBIS,SEL,Motivational,andMentoringProgramsfundedwithTitleGrants
•ParentUniversitiesheldquarterly
•BeaconThreatAssessmentTrainingforallstafftosupportsafetyandsecurity
•PurchasedStoptheBleedKitsforallschools
•BilingualParentAdvisoryGroupMeetings
•DreamboxMathProgramadoptedK-8asasupplementalresourceforstudents'mathliteracy
•RazKidsReadingProgramadoptedK-4asasupplementalresourceforstudents'readingliteracy
•StudyIslandadoptedtosupportreading,math,andscienceinterventionandenrichmentforstudents
•LumosLearningadoptedtosupportstudentsuccessinmathandreadingonassessments
•NavianceAdoptedtosupportCollegeandCareerReadinessStandards
•AdoptionofPowerSchoolParentPortalforparents'accesstotheirchild'sinformation
•HostedtheRegionalIASBWinterBreakfastshowcasingtheDistrict
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•Partnerships/RenewalswithSoliantHealth,SunbeltStaffing,AYAHealth,MaximHealthcare,ProCareTherapy,HouseofLight, SalinasEduc.Servicesforspecialeducationservicestosupportstudents
·PurchasedafencetobeinstalledaroundthegarbageareaatHickoryBendElementary
·Providedanewfoodserviceproviderforstudents,QuestFoodService--servingmealsfromscratch
·ApprovalofthenewroofinstalledattheDistrictbyJ&FChiattelloConstruction,Inc.
·ApprovalofnewfoodservicecountersatLongwoodElementarybyTriMark
·ApprovaloftheadoptionoftheSupplementalSavingsPlanofferedthroughTRSIllinois
·ApprovaloftheBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167ConsolidatedPlanfortheFY23andFY24schoolyearsasrequiredbyISBE
·ApprovalofTuitionReimbursementforUSA/ClassifedandGEA/Certifiedstaff
·RenewalofGaggletoprovidedatamigration,Emailarchiving,andsafetymanagementservicesforthedistrict
·AllocatedTitleFundsforFY23andFY24schoolyearasappropriatedbyISBEforinterventionprograms,instructionalprograms, districtcurriculumprograms,professionaldevelopment,SELservices/supports,technologyintegrationandfamilyengagement
·ProvidedastipendtoallUSA/GEAstaffforfullcompletionofmandatedtrainingsviaGCN
·PurchasedadditionalcameracoverageforsafetyandsecurityatourschoolsthroughSentinelTechnologies
·SuccessfulfilingofE-RateReimbursementforBrookwoodSchoolDistrict167
•CompletionofnewplaygroundsandribboncuttingceremoniesatBMSandLongwood
•ReceivedtheFY23SchoolMaintenanceProjectGrant
·Purchased/Installednewdisplay/trophycasesatBrookwoodJuniorHighSchoolmainhallway
·ApprovalofthesoundsystemupgradeforBrookwoodMiddleSchoolGymandCafeteriaandBrookwoodJuniorHighSchoolGym
·ApprovalofRedCat(AudioEnhancementSystem)InstallationbyMetropolitanCorptoensureaudioequityinallclassrooms
·ApprovaloftheMembershiptotheSchoolsofIllinoisPublicCooperative(SIPC)IntergovernmentalAgreement
·ApprovalofanewscoreboardatLongwoodElementaryPurchasedandinstalledbyNEVCO
·ApprovalofSchoolImprovementPlansforLongwood,HickoryBend,BrookwoodMiddleSchoolandBrookwoodJuniorHighSchool
·ApprovalofTaxLevyResolution2022,ResolutionReductionofCertainFundLeviesandResolutionofLossandCostFactor
·OngoingsupportofHealth&WellnessInitiativesforstaffincludingtheSecondStepSELforAdultsProgram
•FullcompliancewithSOPPA--StudentOnlinePersonalProtectionAct
•FullcompliancewithFaith'sLawandErin'sLaw
BOARD OF EDUCATION Accomplishments FY23
·Purchased additional band instruments for students to support with equity, the enrollment for students in Grades 4-8 in band
•Purchased band instrument storage and Music Library Storage for Brookwood Junior High School
·Contracted with Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra for Summer Violin Camp and lessons for students for the upcoming school year
·Provided labor, material & equipment for a new Bathroom Toilet Unit & Plumbing in the Teacher’s Lounge at Longwood
Purchased a commercial electric range oven from Imperial for Brookwood Middle School
·Approval to purchase LED Light Panels to retrofit light fixtures at Hickory Bend in the main hallways, foyers, and student washrooms
·Installed LED lights in the Boiler Rooms, Washrooms, and Stage at Brookwood Jr. High School
·Installed new smoke detectors in the locker rooms storage areas at Brookwood Jr. High School as required by the Life Safety Audit
·Purchased from Ricco’s Repair Service, a new riding mower/tractor with snow thrower attachment and installation of cab kit & 2 stage plow
·Purchased an additional commercial Zero Turn lawn mower and plow package for proper maintenance of facilities
·Purchased 70 Alen Air HEPA Purifier Filters-Replacement for classrooms and other areas in the schools
·Purchased 4 AED Machines from Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Inc. for each school
·Approval of a retention stipend for the upcoming school year for certified and classified staff
·Approval to add one additional paraprofessional at each school for the 2023-2024 school year
·Approval to have the stage draperies cleaned & flame proofed at BMS and BJHS
·Approval for a contract with Utermark for the landscaping and lawn at Longwood Elementary due to custodial shortage
·Approval to purchase Padcaster Studio Broadcast Systems for each school
•Updated and approved all new legislative policies and revisions (legal compliance up to date -- all policies)
·Approval of Champions to provide a 2023 Summer Program and Before and After Care Programs
·Approval of STEM Camp Intervention Program for our summer school program
·Approval for a Multi-Year Service Agreement from BR Bleachers for Longwood Elementary, Brookwood Middle School and Brookwood
Junior High
•Approval for Metropolitan Corporation to perform the Summer 2023 Life Safety/Facility Improvement Projects
·Replacement of the BMS elevator hydraulic seals, gaskets and packings
•Approval of the bus transportation contract with Kickert
·Approval of the ERate Category 2 Wiring Project
Approval for the telephone upgrade service with Rival5
·Approval of Bridges Beyond Brookwood Program offering summer employment opportunities for our former Brookwood students
·Approval for Roeda Sign to install lettering/signage on the front outside of the gymnasium at Longwood Elementary
Approval of a renewal contract with Otis Elevator Maintenance
·Approval to renew the contract with Net Ninja’s Web Services and Dyopath Tech. Support Services
•Approval to renew Paper Tutoring Services for students in Grades 3-8 ensuring students have access to a tutor
·Approval of the adoption of I-Ready Math Core Instructional Program for Grades K-5
·Approval of the contract with LEXIPOL to assist with grant development and management
·Approval of a contract with Vanguard Energy in providing electricity for the district for a 3-year term
·Raised pay for Substitute Teachers $160/day & $50 for 5 days worked; & $175 for a long-term rate making the district highly competitive to attract high quality substitutes
·Approval of the purchase and installation of new carpet for Longwood's Library by TOWNE Interiors
·Approval of TMobile Contract to provide hotspots for our families in need of internet "Project 10 Million"
·Approval of New Door Installation for Longwood Conference Room for access to New Pre-K Playground
Approval of a Pilot Initiative for Certified GEA Flex Plan Time
·Contracted with Studio GC, Inc. Architects for design services for the Performing Arts/STEM Center Project
·Approval of Electrical Work by Carrier Electric Company for the administration storage shed
·Purchased, through the State of Illinois Government Pricing, a Ford F250 Super Duty Pick-up Truck
·Approval of 2023 Summer School Program and Reading/Math Curriculum to support the Summer School Program
·Approval to purchase and replace Wall Pads in the gym at BMS
•Local assessments used to collect data to drive educational decisions
•Back to School Bash, Partnerships with Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Family Events, Mentoring Activities and much more- all fully supported by the Board
