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NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 | ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 Board of Education Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Our Schools
Hickory Point School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shabonee School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wood Oaks Junior High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accolades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Staff Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Supportive Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Academic Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Technology Initiatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Collaborative Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Finances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Master Facilities Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Our Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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2013 BOARD OF EDUCATION MESSAGE The Northbrook School District 27 Board of Education is pleased to present our 2013 Annual Report . The purpose of this publication is to provide you with information about the District’s performance, staff and our three outstanding schools. The Board of Education has identified the interests and requirements that are important to our community. Through numerous communication methods, we have defined these requirements as our Key Success Factors. Specifically, we are working to ensure that the District maintains:
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Outstanding Student Performance Rigorous and Coherent Programs Highly Qualified Staff Safe, Caring, and Supportive Learning Environment Healthy Financial Position
With these Key Success Factors in mind, the Board of Education is providing performance results, financial information, accolades, and other information about the District and our schools. Throughout this report, you will find the positive results of our Satisfaction Survey from our parents and staff members. Once again, we received high marks from all stakeholders in all areas. This information is critical to us because it helps us determine if we are meeting the needs of the key stakeholders in our school community. In addition, the survey results affirm the superior work of the District while providing information to help us improve our programs and services to the school community.
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On the final page of the report, we share the Key Challenges facing our District and the goals we have developed to ensure our continued success.
GAVE THE DISTRICT AN OVERALL GRAD OF A OR B Strongly Agree or Agree
Thank you for taking the time to read the 2013 Annual Report . We are confident that it provides a real sense of added value to our community.
From the 2012 Staff Survey
Sincerely, Mrs. Debbie Rabishaw BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT
Mrs. Debbie Rabishaw President, Board of Education
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OVERVIEW
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OUR SCHOOL HAS A GOOD REPUTATION IN THE COMMUNITY Strongly Agree or Agree
OUR MISSION The District 27 Mission is to Educate Students to Succeed in a Changing World. Today’s students will be working in a global environment and many of the jobs they will fill have not been created. Consequently, District 27 strives to equip students with tools to meet this changing world and thrive at Glenbrook North High School.
From the 2012 Parent Survey
OVERVIEW OF NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 Northbrook District 27 is one of the finest public school systems in America. The District has a long-standing tradition of educational excellence with students consistently performing well on state, national, and international assessments as well as in regional and statewide competitions. District 27 demonstrates excellence by other measures: strong parent support, high student attendance, sound financial standing, rigorous and coherent curricula, highly qualified staff, and multiple support programs and services for students. The District uses a performance excellence model (The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program) to support ongoing organizational learning and improvement. Through strategic planning, the District has identified its key challenges, strategic objectives, goals, and action plans. District 27 continues to be people-centered, seeking to meet the needs of students, parents, staff and community members. This is accomplished by building strong partnerships with the District 27 parents and community agencies. Parents are encouraged to be involved through District activities and by having an active voice through Board of Education meetings, focus groups, and regular surveys.
OUR CORE VALUES The culture of District 27 embodies our six core values. These values guide the behavior we expect in our District and how our people work, make decisions, and accomplish our mission. For students, staff, and our community partners, we: • Pursue learning that develops individual growth, potential, and leadership to the fullest of our capacity • Commit to performance excellence as a learning community
is positioned well to move forward with goals and action plans for the 2013-2014 school year. As the Superintendent of Schools, I consider it a privilege to serve the Northbrook community. It is our commitment to continue the tradition of excellence you have come to expect from your public school system. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools. We invite you to visit the District web site at www.nb27.org for more information.
• Use performance results to honor accomplishments, determine needs, and improve learning experiences and achievements • Share the responsibility to learn and work in a collaborative environment
Dr. David J. Kroeze SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior (both personal and organizational) • Treat others with respect and value differences Throughout the 2013 Annual Report, results and information will be presented that address our Key Success Factors and relationships, as well as reflecting upon the core values. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the accolades and achievements the District has accomplished over the last year. The District has completed its goals for this past school year and
Respectfully,
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100% I ENJOY GOING TO WORK Strongly Agree or Agree
SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 AT A GLANCE • One of five elementary school districts in Northfield Township • A feeder school district to Glenbrook North High School
From the 2012 Staff Survey
“AMAZING SCHOOL! GLAD TO BE ABLE TO GIVE OUR KIDS THIS DISTRICT! WISH EVERYONE WAS THIS LUCKY.” Parent, 2012 Parent Survey
Number of schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2013-2014 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,165 Grades K-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 Other Placements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Total number of employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Certified Staff (including administrators) . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 FY12 operating budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,630,417 Instructional budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,415,828 Operating Expense per Pupil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,095
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HICKORY POINT SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS SERVED • K-2 • Extended Resource Program • NSSED Educational Life Skills Program (K-2) • NSSED Early Childhood Program Ms. Sheila Streets HICKORY POINT PRINCIPAL
NUMBER OF STUDENTS • 354 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE • 16-19 students
GRADES K-2
CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECTS • Reading/Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies SPECIALIZED STUDENT PROGRAMS • Special Area Classes: • Art – two days per week • Music – two days per week • Physical Education - five days per week • Library Skills • Technology Education •
Reading Intervention Supports
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upport Services for English Language S Learners (ELL)
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Social Work
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Special Education Services
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dventure Camp through the Northbrook Park A District offers before and after school child care options
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inder Campus: Park District Kindergarten K program
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OFFERED • Grade 2 Broadcast Club •
Grade 1 and 2 Kindness Club
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Newcomer’s Club
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS •
artnered with our sister school, Rachel Carson P School, in Chicago
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ollected winter outerwear and school supplies; C as well as gently used and new library books
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Collected plastic caps for recycling
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Shared Halloween candy with local agencies
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Collected Halloween costumes
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ollected food for the Northfield Township C Food Pantry
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ollected donations of items for local animal C shelters
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SHABONEE SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS SERVED • 3-5 NUMBER OF STUDENTS • 372
GRADES 3-5
Mr. John Panozzo SHABONEE PRINCIPAL
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE • 16 – 21 students CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECTS • Reading/Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS Two teachers at each grade level work collaboratively with two classes of students. One teacher teaches both groups of students the subjects of reading, language arts, and related literacy. The other teacher instructs students for math, science, and social studies. One class spends the morning with one teacher and the afternoon with the other teacher. Students have a dedicated group of classmates for the year. SPECIALIZED STUDENT PROGRAMS • Special Area Classes: - Art – twice weekly - Music – twice weekly - Physical Education - daily - Library skills including Internet Safety • Support services for English Language Learners (ELL) • Support services for identified Special Education students
• Reading/Language Arts Extended Learning Program (ELP) for formally identified gifted and talented learners in fourth and fifth grade • Honors Math for select placement in fifth grade mathematics • PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports • Second Step Program: Skills for social and emotional success • One-to-One Netbook computers for fourth and fifth grade students – all fourth and fifth grade students have access to a personal computing device during the school day • Adventure Camp for before and after school care provided through the Northbrook Park District EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT SELECT GRADE LEVELS • Intramurals • Band • Orchestra • Shabonee Student • Chorus Advisory (ShAB) • Broadcast Club • Green Team • Art Club • Photography Club • Chess Club • Newcomer’s Club • Homework Club COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS • Events spearheaded by the Student Advisory Board (ShAB) include: - Annual food drive for the Northfield Food Pantry
- Gently used winter clothing drive as well as gently used books and school supplies for families in need
- Penny Wars fund raiser for our sister school, Rachel Carson
• Tier 2 Reading Intervention for students in need of additional support in reading (Fast Tracks) • Tier 3 Reading Intervention for students in need of more intensive support in reading (My Sidewalks and Rewards)
• Eco-Empowered Kids
• Social Work Services
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WOOD OAKS JUNIOR HIGH GRADE LEVELS SERVED • 6-8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS • 408 Mrs. Cari Beake WOOD OAKS ASST. PRINCIPAL
GRADES 6-8
Mr. Rob McElligott WOOD OAKS PRINCIPAL
CORE CURRICULUM SUBJECTS • Reading/Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Foreign Languages: French, Spanish SPECIALIZED STUDENT PROGRAMS • Art • Music • Technology Education • Public Speaking • Drama • Physical Education • Health • Band • Orchestra • Choir • Elective Program • Math Lab/Reading Lab • Intergenerational Library Program • Homework Hour • Homework Club • Academic Lunch • Advisory Program • Learning Pathways • SAIG (Social/Academic Instructional Group) • Check-in/Check-out • Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OFFERED • Cross Country • Soccer • Volleyball • Basketball • Track and Field • Spirit Squad • Softball • Chess Club • French Club • Student Council • Drama Club • App Club • Go Green Club • Craft Club • Library Leaders • Yearbook • Student Advisory Committee COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS • Go Green Environmental Club • 8th Grade Service Projects • Canned Food drive – donation to local food bank • Food Sales throughout the year to raise money for charities
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ACCOLADES EACH YEAR THE DISTRICT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. DURING THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR, THE DISTRICT WAS RECOGNIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING HONORS: • The District continues Exemplary Performance in all State and National Testing • District 27 earned the SchoolSearch™ “Bright Red Apple” and the “Bright A+” awards for academic excellence in education. • The District received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year 2012. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This was the fourth year the District has received the award. • Wood Oaks was recognized with a 2012 Academic Excellence Awards by the Illinois State Board of Education. The state board recognized 438 schools across the state that sustained high academic performance. • Six Wood Oaks students received gold medals at the Illinois State Science Fair and one received a silver. During regional competition, Wood Oaks received a trophy for the second highest number of Gold awards earned for the number of students participating. • Wood Oaks Junior High School and Shabonee School were named Gallup High Hope Schools. Wood Oaks and Shabonee were two of only 192 schools (out of 1,700) to be recognized as such. • The Eighth Grade Spirit Squad from Wood Oaks took first place in the dance division of the “Gemini Cheer Extreme Competition 2013.” • Nine Wood Oaks students competed in the Illinois State Track and Field Finals in Peoria.
“DISTRICT 27 IS AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL SYSTEM.” Parent, 2012 Parent Survey
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STAFF PROFILE THE NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 STAFF MEMBERS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND MEET ALL OF THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. MOST TEACHERS HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES, MANY HAVE EARNED NATIONAL AND STATE RECOGNITION, AND 17 PERCENT ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS.
Dr. Theresa Fournier ASST. SUPERINTENDENT FOR PERSONNEL AND STUDENT SERVICES
NUMBER OF SD27 EMPLOYEES 201 CERTIFIED STAFF (INCLUDING ADMINISTRATORS) 131 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL 70 PERCENTAGE OF TEACHERS WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE OR HIGHER 95% AVERAGE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE 16.4 AVERAGE 2012-13 TEACHER SALARY $81,679 NUMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS 23
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NUMBER OF GOLDEN APPLE RECIPIENTS 1 - TEACHER OF DISTINCTION
STAFF RATING The Board is committed to creating and maintaining a working environment that is respectful of the important work performed by our staff. The Board recognizes that when staff members work in an environment where they feel valued, where necessary resources are available, where continued professional learning is a priority, and where high expectations are held for all, job satisfaction is high. In this type of environment, the District will have greater success recruiting and retaining high quality staff members. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The District holds the belief that there is a direct correlation between student achievement and teacher learning. As with other professions, new professional knowledge requires sustained learning opportunities. To this end, District 27 offers professional growth opportunities through in-district study groups and course offerings, incentive programs to earn a master’s degree and beyond, and such innovations as peer coaching and teacher mentor programs.
2012-13 KEY AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING • Common Core State Standards • Mathematics Curriculum Revision K-8 • Implementation of the revised Physical Education Curriculum K-8 • Integration of Technology with Science, Math, Art, Music, and Foreign Language • Technology Innovation for District operations and management • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) • Student Health and Wellness • Executive Functioning Skills: development and delays • Preventative Maintenance and Facilities Management
Since each employee in the school environment contributes to the development of our students, all support staff members have opportunities for continued professional training. Instructional assistants, secretaries, clerks, custodians, and nurses all have structured opportunities throughout each school year to develop their professional skills.
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SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT A SAFE, CARING, AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HAS MANY ASPECTS. IT INCLUDES PLANS THAT PROVIDE FOR SAFE BUILDINGS PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. IT ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND FINALLY, IT INCLUDES SCHOOL FACILITIES THAT ARE UP-TO-DATE AND WELL-MAINTAINED. IN EACH OF THESE AREAS, DISTRICT 27 EMPHASIZES QUALITY.
Mrs. Julie Revello DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
STAFF RATING Northbrook School District 27 has developed and implemented a Crisis Intervention Plan. While the Crisis Intervention Plan is a guide for all school personnel to follow in the event of a school emergency, it also emphasizes proactive planning as a crisis prevention measure. Proactive measures include attention to building safety, consistent methods of communication between school buildings and community agencies such as police and fire departments, and the development of response procedures to be utilized in a crisis. Such procedures include the annual training of staff, practicing various drills with students, procedural checklists, and the School Messenger Emergency Notification System. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS) As an outgrowth of implementing the Crisis Intervention Plan, the staff determined that part of crisis prevention is being proactive with students in developing a positive and supportive social climate. A safe school is a place where children can learn and thrive in a respectful and supportive environment. During the 2010-11 school year, District 27 began the implementation of a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system in all three of our schools that address the broader 3 Rs areas. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. As a Response to Intervention model, PBIS applies a threetiered system of support, and a problem-solving process to enhance the capacity of schools to effectively educate all students. As part of this District-wide implementation,
96%
AT MY CHILD’S SCHOOL, STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO TREAT OTHER CHILDREN WITH RESPECT Strongly Agree or Agree From the 2012 Parent Survey
each building has developed a matrix of expected behaviors and has created instructional lessons or “cool tools” to teach these behaviors in a variety of settings within the school building. OTHER STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Beyond the regular instructional program, the District offers a number of other student services to support their social-emotional and physical needs: Social Work – Each school has at least one full-time social worker who is available to work with students individually, in small groups, or as a whole class. Social workers help students resolve problems and issues that impact their functioning within the academic setting. Speech and Language Therapy – Certified pathologists provide speech and language services for identified children. The District also provides speech services for 3- to 5-year-old children who live within the District boundaries and meet eligibility criteria. Health Services – Each school in District 27 employs a full-time nurse who assists in protecting and improving student health as well as responding to incidences of illness or injury.
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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Student performance is an important and primary indicator of success. At District 27 we use multiple assessments to monitor student learning and overall progress. The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) is a large-scale measure that demonstrates how our students meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law. ISAT is used to compare our students’ performance against the Illinois Learning Standards. Northwest Evaluation Assessment Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) is an adaptive online assessment that allows the District to compare student performance against a nationally-representative sample. Terra Nova is a national, norm-referenced assessment that measures our students’ performance against a nationally-representative sample. Finally, we use many curriculum-based measures to monitor student learning and progress. The use of all these measures provides the most complete and accurate assessment of student growth and performance. Data from two of these large-scale assessments are presented in this annual report.
HIGH PERFORMANCE Across All Grade Levels
D27 SCORES IN TOP 5%
ISAT PERFORMANCE
ASSESSMENT NORTHWEST EVALUATION OF ALL SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
The Illinois Standards Achievement Test is given to all students in grades 3-8 in three key subject areas. Grades 3-8 took the ISAT in reading and mathematics. Students in Grades 4 and 7 also took the ISAT in science. This year the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) raised the cut scores that determine whether students meet or exceed standards. This adjustment was made to better align with the achievement expectations of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE), which is administered MEETING/EXCEEDING STANDARDS to high school juniors. The State also STATE incorporated test items from the Common Core State Standards – CCSS (20% of the items were CCSS). The net impact of these changes was a significant drop across the State of the percentage of students who meet or exceed standards. With these higher ISAT achievement expectations, we would expect that many high performing school districts like ours will have between 80% and 90% of students meeting/exceeding the standards.
NWEA math and reading assessments are administered to all students in Grades 2-8, excluding 7th and 8th grade algebra and geometry students. The 2012-13 NWEA results demonstrate extremely high performance across all grade levels. The accompanying table shows District 27’s national percentile ranking based on grade level mean scores from the spring. The individual percentiles represent the percentage of schools at that particular grade level that scored lower than District 27. In nearly all cases, the District is scoring within the top 5% of schools across the nation, based on a national school comparison study by NWEA.
D27 OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT
IL
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GRADE
82 83 82 85 78 86
59 59 59 59 58 60
IL
IL MATH
READING 3 4 5 6 7 8
78 80 86 94 86 86
D27
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ME
TOP 5%
SPRING 2013 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GRADE
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D27
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D27
D27
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85%
83%
D2
READING
MATH
98 96 97 96 96 94 97
98 98 96 97 98 94 NA
95%
NATION
SCIENCE 55 60 59 60 59 59
NA 94 NA NA 88 NA
NA 81 NA NA 79 NA
* Students enrolled in algebra do not take the assessment. Therefore, the national percentile is slightly lower than it would be if they took the assessment. **Eighth grade math scores are not reported because too few students take the test.
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“DISTRICT 27 BENDS OVER BACKWARDS TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE EDUCATION PROCESS.” Parent, 2012 Parent Survey
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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OVERALL, THE DISTRICT OFFERS A HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAM Strongly Agree or Agree
THE DISTRICT PROVIDES A RIGOROUS AND COHERENT CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL OF THE CORE SUBJECT AREAS AS WELL AS IN THE FINE ARTS, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. The curriculum is updated on a regular basis using a research-driven revision process. With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by Illinois, District 27’s Mathematics and Reading/Language Arts curricula are being revised. Reading/Language Arts and Math Committees worked throughout the year to revise our curricula, selected new resources that support CCSS, and engage in professional development.
From the 2012 Parent Survey
CURRICULAR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mathematics After engaging in multiple years of study of the new Common Cores State Standards, we made significant progress in our math curriculum revision. At the elementary level, we implemented a new, online math fact fluency program at grades 2-5. We will continue to implement the resource and have seen tremendous growth in our students’ math fact fluency. This past year the K-5 committee researched several new core math resources and selected Math Expressions . In 2013-14 we will be conducting phased-in implementation at Hickory Point School and full implementation at Shabonee School of our new core resource. Teachers have engaged in significant professional development to prepare for successful implementation and a smooth transition for students. At Wood Oaks we selected a new core resource, Big Ideas , for many of our math classes and will be implementing it strategically over the next two years. District 27’s middle school curriculum revision has been running concurrently with the Northfield Township Math Articulation Study, a study among all Township middle schools and the high school district. Careful planning and course alignment have occurred to ensure that our students are fully prepared for success at the high school level.
Reading/Language Arts K-5 and 6-8 Reading/LA committees met this year to study the new English/Language Arts Common Core State Standards and plan curriculum revisions. District 27’s Reading/LA curriculum was revised as recently as 2007 and was built on a comprehensive research base about students’ development in reading and writing. With the adoption of CCSS, significant changes will need to be made to some areas of the curriculum while maintaining our reading and writing workshop models. Next year we will be conducting a phased-in implementation at Hickory Point and a full implementation at Shabonee of an updated writing resource, Units of Study, that explicitly addresses the new writing standards. Teachers have engaged in professional development and will continue to receive support throughout the year. During the 2013-14 school year, the K-5 committee will review and adopt new resources to support CCSS in reading. Full implementation of new reading resources will occur over the next few years. At the middle school level we have created a new Reading/LA framework that organizes teaching and learning around grade level themes. The committee is developing individual units that fully integrates reading and writing. In 2013-14, each grade level will implement
one new unit. The remaining units at each grade level will be developed next year and implemented during the 2014-15 school year. Articulation with the high school and across the Township continues to be critical as we adjust curriculum to align with CCSS. OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS The District recognizes that there are children who have identified learning needs. Some of these students require support for learning disabilities while others have a language barrier because they are new to our country. Still, other children are identified as intellectually gifted. These children have unique and exceptional needs and abilities that necessitate programs qualitatively different from the regular classroom. The support programs offered include Special Education Resource, English Language Learner, and Extended Learning Programs. Special Education Resource Programs The District offers a continuum of special education services for children with special needs. In accordance with Response to Intervention (RtI), a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education and Improvement Act of 2004, the District uses a tiered intervention system to support students. RtI promotes early identification and intervention at increasing levels of intensity based on individual student need. By intervening early, the District strives to ensure all students are successful.
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In addition to the employment of certified special education teachers, the District partners with the North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) to support students through RtI and provide special education services. All student support and special education programs are based on individual need. The continuum of program and services include: • Full inclusion of students with special needs in the regular education curriculum • Small group instruction during portions of the day • Alternative instructional programs for part or most of the school day • Out-of-district placement in specialized schools/classrooms English Language Learner Program (ELL) The English Language Learner (ELL) program assists children with bilingual or non-English speaking backgrounds to acquire skills and competency with the English language. All ELL students are fully included in the regular education curriculum and receive in-class support as well as individual and/or small group lessons in language development.
“WE ARE ALL PART OF A TEAM AND WORK TOGETHER FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN.” Dr. Katharine Olson ASST. SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
Staff member, 2012 Staff Survey
Extended Learning Program (ELP) The Extended Learning Program (ELP) serves intellectually gifted students. In grades kindergarten through third, ELP offers a differentiated, flexible program for students exhibiting academic abilities in reading/language arts or mathematics, with no formalized identification procedures. A formal screening process is used for determining entrance into the fourth grade program. Teachers, administrators, or parents may recommend students for consideration in the program at any time. The fourth and fifth grade students meet daily with the gifted education teacher for reading and language arts. At the middle school, identified students continue in the ELP in reading, language arts, and social studies. In addition, students are identified for advanced mathematics classes beginning in fifth grade. At seventh grade, students are identified for placement in advanced French or Spanish classes. The District provides a rigorous and coherent curricular program for all students in all of the core subject areas as well as in the arts, computer technology, and physical education. Dr. Katharine Olson – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
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FINE ARTS MUSIC AND ART HAVE AN UNIQUE VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN. By creating art or performing and listening to music, students are able to express themselves and make connections to other subjects. Through contact with the arts, students are able to develop their creative thinking, imagination, discipline, and organization. Most important, students are able to develop an aesthetic sensitivity to the world around them. District 27 is committed to a comprehensive, balanced, and sequential music and art curriculum for all children. Students have a variety of ways to participate in music and the arts: general music is offered to all students in grades kindergarten through eight; chorus, orchestra, and band are offered as an elective program in grades four through eight; and art is offered to all kindergarten through eighth grade students. Many musical performance opportunities are offered throughout the school year at each school and every grade level. Following are some of the recent accomplishments of District 27’s fine arts students: • The Wood Oaks Wind Ensemble has been chosen to participate in the University of Illinois Super State Concert Band Festival five times in the past seven years (2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013). Representing the finest band programs in the State, a select number of schools are selected for the festival by a panel of adjudicators based on audition CDs. • District 27 hosted the 2013 Northbrook Solo and Ensemble Festival on Feb. 2 and students from both Shabonee and Wood Oaks fared well. Band and orchestra students from Wood Oaks and Shabonee participated in 117 events at the contest and received a total of 104 First Division “Superior” ratings and 13 Second Division “Outstanding” ratings. • Shabonee’s fifth Grade Band Students received a Division 1 “Superior” Rating from all three judges at the 2013 Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Festival. • The Wood Oaks Orchestra and Band also received Division 1 “Superior” ratings at the 2013 Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Festival. • Seven members of the Wood Oaks Chorus were selected to the IMEA (Illinois Music Education Association) District 7 Honor Choir. • Wood Oaks students completed a successful run of its spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
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TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES THE DISTRICT CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY DURING THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR. The Wood Oaks One-to-One Computer Program provided all students a notebook computer for school and home use during the school year. Students blogged, skyped with experts, collaborated on real-time documents, participated in discussion threads, created numerous multimedia projects, used on-line textbooks, and learned to work in a digital classroom environment. Continuous use of the devices has increased students’ overall digital literacy and technology problem-solving skills, as well as better prepare them for Glenbrook North High School. The middle school program is continuing next year, which will mark its fourth year. The District implemented a one-to-one computing program for fourth- and fifth-graders at Shabonee, a two-to-one program for third grades, and piloted iPads at Hickory Point. This past year, the District implemented Year One of the District 27 Technology Plan. The plan captures the key areas of development that need to be accomplished over the next three years. Because technology changes so rapidly, the District has outlined four dynamic areas that need to be monitored: • Access and Deployment: The District must maintain sufficient bandwidth and connectivity to meet the demands of technology. • Curriculum and Instruction: Students and staff are expected to use technology to further the educational process since instructional technology is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. • Professional Development: All staff will be trained and provided resources so they can be proficient users of evolving technology. • Systems and Leadership: Administrators and the Board of Education must be ready to make effective decisions to be responsive to rapidly changing needs in technology.
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97%
I AM SATISFIED WITH HOW TECHNOLOGY IS USED TO SUPPORT MY CHILD’S LEARNING Strongly Agree or Agree From the 2012 Parent Survey
Diane Cederlund-Morgan DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DATA MANAGEMENT
The following highlight some of the ways the District is managing development of 21st Century skills and preparing students for the future. COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS • On-line Parent Information Portal • On-line classroom web pages K-5 • On-line library cataloging and circulation system • On-line Content Management System K-8 • Parent Notification System for Transportation • On-line teacher and principal blogs ENGAGED LEARNING • Professional development opportunities for all staff • Extensive cloud-based online collaboration learning tools • Systematic technology integration with District curriculum • Full implementation of one to one computer program for grades 4-8 • Full implementation of two to one computer program for grade 2 • Student Reading Blogs for grades 4-8 • Online social studies and foreign language textbooks • iPads for grades K-2
Dr. Reggie Ryan DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS • District-wide Area Network Upgrade • Internet access improvement at Hickory Point • Continued upgrade to the wireless network for all schools • Continued Smartboard Technology Access District wide NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 – [ 15 ]
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COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS District 27 could not provide all of its programs and services without the support and involvement of parents and other vital partners. PARENTS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THEIR CHILD’S EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. The District and its families have diverse needs and various groups assist in the support of those needs. Partners support the District in the classroom with curricular expertise, safety in the classroom, and individual family support. PARENT COMMUNITY The PTA partners with the District to provide outstanding opportunities for the students. Each year the School PTAs and PTA Council utilize hundreds of parent volunteers to assist in community service projects and share in the overall mission of District 27. VILLAGE AGENCIES The Northbrook Police and Fire Departments partner with the District to educate students in matters regarding school and personal safety. This is in addition to their law enforcement and fire safety assistance in the schools. District 27 has joined with these partners in adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to provide coordinated efforts during an emergency. This program is part of a nationally-coordinated effort. The Northbrook Park District and Library work with District 27 to provide extended educational and leisure activities for students and families COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS The village of Northbrook’s Youth Commission partners with schools in the village and other community agencies to raise awareness about social issues relating to family and youth in the Northbrook community. District social workers serve on the Community Crisis Network. Members of this network are trained to provide crisis intervention during the first 24 hours of a large-scale community crisis, including trauma debriefing services during the aftermath of a crisis.
OTHER KEY PARTNERSHIPS Education Research and Development (ED-RED) is a collaborative of school districts in the Chicago suburbs that closely follow the legislative landscape in Springfield, Illinois and Washington, DC. ED-RED stands as a strong voice representing the best interests of District 27 with its legislators. The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is one of the ten federal Educational Laboratories that provides research, technical support, and professional development to District 27. The District has collaborated with NCREL on a number of projects, including the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is a non-profit research organization that has developed Project 2061, a set of national standards and benchmarks in science. AAAS has provided District 27 with professional development and ongoing technical support in the development and implementation of the revised science curriculum. District 27 partners with the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). NWEA has guided an important part of District 27’s assessment program by providing the means to monitor student growth over time. Information from NWEA assessments guides District 27 staff members to make good knowledge-driven decisions that result in better learning opportunities for students.
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Strongly Agree or Agree From the 2013 Parent Survey
S
“EVERY SINGLE DAY AS I PARK MY CAR, I REFLECT ON MY BLESSINGS.” Staff member, 2012 Staff Survey
TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICTS Collaboration among the five township elementary districts and the one high school district is highlyvalued in the community. Students from Districts 27, 28, 30, 31 and 34 attend District 225 for their high school years. The township superintendents, curriculum directors, and middle school principals meet on a regular basis. Those individuals focus on collaboration to develop consistency across the township and to share information that will ensure a smooth transition of the eighth grade students from the various schools into Glenbrook North or Glenbrook South High School. The township Boards of Education also meet periodically to discuss related issues and to work with the local and national legislators to ensure that the interests of our districts are at the forefront of the legislators’ work.
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FINANCES DISTRICT 27 PRIORITIZES THE ALLOCATION OF TAX DOLLARS TOWARD EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO STUDENT SUCCESS. It continues to be our goal to maintain a stable financial position so that we can offer the best programs and staff possible. The District’s goal is to maintain a balanced budget. The economic climate has changed and the District is responding to this change by continuing to implement cost containment measures. Our long-range financial plan projects our anticipated fund balances and ensures that we continue to be in a financially sound position. LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE The Board of Education reviews the long-range projections every six months during each fiscal year to ensure the financial stability of the District in the future. Our projections indicate that the District will have sufficient fund balances to operate all of its programs provided that our current funding pattern remains stable. The Board of Education recognizes that in a tight economy, community members will take special interest in how their tax dollars are spent. LONG-RANGE PROJECTIONS (Figure 1) The District’s long-range projections include all of the Operating Funds, (Education, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation, Illinois Municipal Retirement and Working Cash). The Board of Education’s biannual review of financial projections indicate that the District will have a gradual increase in the overall cumulative fund balance reserve from fiscal year 2012-13 through fiscal year 2017-18.
Mrs. Kimberly Arakelian ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES (Figure 2) Over the past thirteen years, the District has worked aggressively to put cost containment measures in place related to specific expenditures within the budget, as well as seek additional sources of revenue. As of fiscal year end June 30, 2013 we have realized a cumulative savings of $4.3 million. Figure 2 details the targeted areas as a focus for the District’s cost containment efforts. The District will continue these efforts on a long-term basis. FY13 BUDGET The 2012-13 school year budget included expenditures totaling $23,298,680. The budget was broken down into four key operating funds; Education ($19,308,108), Operations & Maintenance ($2,806,171), Transportation ($537,730), and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ($646,671). The 2012-13 balanced budget was approved by the Board of Education on September 20, 2012.
ALL FUNDS LONG RANGE PROJECTION ($) (Figure 1) Pre-Audit Actual Budget FY 2012-13 BEGINNING BALANCE
$
CURRENT: REVENUES RECEIVED
Projection FY 2013-14
13,741,133
$
Projection FY 2014-15
15,402,165
$
Projection FY 2015-16
15,752,165
$
Projection FY 2016-17
16,176,361
$
Projection FY 2017-18
16,697,589
$
17,265,264
24,540,805
24,630,417
25,007,590
25,445,747
25,948,969
26,394,614
CURRENT: EXPENDITURES DISBURSED
22,879,773
24,280,417
24,583,394
24,924,519
25,381,294
25,850,145
CURRENT: ANNUAL DEFICIT/SURPLUS
1,661,032
350,000
424,196
521,228
567,675
CUMULATIVE ENDING BALANCE
$
15,402,165
$
15,752,165
$
16,176,361
$
16,697,589
$
17,265,264
544,469 $
17,809,733
The District’s long-range financial projections include all of the Operating Funds (Education, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), the Working Cash Fund and the Capital Projects Fund.
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COST CONTAINMENT MEASURES ($) (Figure 2) AREAS TARGETED:
FY 2001
FY 2002
FY 2003
FY 2004
FY 2005
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
Totals in Targeted Areas
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
$
ENERGY
25,500
26,542
27,625
23,958
24,728
23,090
37,696
44,780
-
-
$
INSURANCE
$
6,000
$
6,600
$
22,395
$
22,200
$
17,438
$
27,269
$
23,370
$
23,500
$
23,849
$
22,763.10
50,956
15,136
20,000
75,452
13,219
3,344
3,045
12,004
4,239
-
TRANSPORTATION
-
-
-
29,500
11,919
3,200
-
-
-
-
INVENTORY CONTROL
-
-
86,199
87,837
90,736
25,252
22,143
6,528
-
7,538
WASTE MANAGEMENT
-
-
-
-
-
9,233
9,233
9,234
-
-
GRANT PROGRAMS/OTHER SOURCES
-
-
-
16,500
-
4,000
6,912
-
-
1,543,711
STAFFING PATTERN*
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
COST CONTAINMENT SUB-TOTAL: FY 2001 - 2010 AREAS TARGETED:
$
195,384.10 233,919 197,395 $ $
$ $
27,700
1,571,123 -
$
2,596,373
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
29,933
43,793
43,109
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
ENERGY
31,935
34,054
83,947
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
INSURANCE TRANSPORTATION
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
INVENTORY CONTROL
296,249
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
WASTE MANAGEMENT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
650
60,063
50,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
931,268
191,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
GRANT PROGRAMS/OTHER SOURCES STAFFING PATTERN*
COST CONTAINMENT SUB-TOTAL: FY 2011 - 2020
TOTAL COST CONTAINMENT
44,619
326,233
Totals in Targeted Areas 116,835
149,936 -
$
296,249 $
$ $ $
110,713
1,122,768
1,796,501
4,392,874
* STAFFING PATTERN & INVENTORY CONTROL Impact of Reconfiguration & Additional Cost Containment Measures - FY11 & FY12
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MASTER FACILITIES PLAN THE DISTRICT 27 BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION UTILIZE THE DISTRICT 27 MASTER FACILITIES PLAN DOCUMENT AS THE KEY STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOL IN PLANNING FOR MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS FOR OUR SCHOOL FACILITIES. One of the main components of the plan is the development of long range capital improvement projections for each building. Each year, the long term capital improvement portion of the Master Facilities Plan is updated and presented to the School Board for their review. These projections allow the Board and the Administration to plan systems replacement and other capital improvements within a five-year time frame. One of the major components of the Master Facilities Plan is the state-mandated Ten Year Health/Life Safety Study. Every ten years, school districts are required by state law to have a health/life safety study completed by a licensed architect and submitted to the State for acceptance.
Mr. Douglas Heurich, CFM DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Hickory Point School
Current Total Sq Ft: 54,597 • Original Construction in 1969 2001 Renovation & Addition Renovated: 36,359 sq. ft. Addition: 5,655sq. ft. Total cost: $5.2 million
2010 Addition Addition: 12,583 sq. ft. Total cost: $3.0 million
During the 2011-2012 school year, District 27 updated its Ten Year Health/Life Safety study. Given that District 27 has completed a series of larger renovation/ addition projects from 1998-2011, the new updated life safety study yielded only maintenance
Shabonee School
Current Total Sq Ft = 88,576 • Original Construction in 1968 1999 Renovation & Addition Renovated: 40,333 sq. ft. Addition: 24,405 sq. ft. Total cost: $6.5 million
2010 Renovation & Addition Renovated: 3,223 sq. ft. Addition: 23,838 sq. ft. Total cost: $6.75 million
recommendations including upgrades such as paving repairs, roof system replacements and HVAC work. These recommendations concurred with the District’s long range capital improvement projections at each building, which allows District 27 to strategically plan for facilities improvements in the future. Our focus is to continue to provide the finest educational facilities possible for students, staff, and the community, along with providing best practices in facility management given an ever changing environment.
100%
OUR SCHOOL IS CLEAN AND WELL KEPT Strongly Agree or Agree From the 2012 Parent Survey
Wood Oaks Junior High School
Current Total Sq Ft = 130,040 • Original Construction in 1972 (with additions in 1991 and 1992) 2006 Renovation & Addition Renovated: 77,970 sq. ft. Addition: 13,069 sq. ft. Total cost: $ 6.75 million
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OUR FUTURE WHILE DISTRICT 27 HAS ACHIEVED MUCH SUCCESS, THE DISTRICT RECOGNIZES THERE ARE FACTORS, BOTH EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL, THAT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FUTURE. THESE FACTORS CAN AFFECT THE WAY THE DISTRICT OPERATES AND THE WAY THE STAFF AND SCHOOL BOARD INTERACTS WITH STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE DISTRICT IS COMMITTED TO TACKLING ITS KEY CHALLENGES TO ENSURE THAT DISTRICT 27 REMAINS A BENCHMARK ORGANIZATION. Key Challenges
Key District Action Plans
• Meet internal targets for student performance and the changing AYP requirements of No Child Left Behind regulations
• Continue to develop new data on analyses systems that enable the District to address student proficiency and growth needs, as well as organizational effectiveness
• Address the emerging challenges driven by a technological and global environment
• Implement the District’s multi-year Technology Plan
• Proactively manage in an environment of changing funding patterns
• Continue to develop and implement a plan to ensure students are globally competent
Key District Goals
• Implement the new mathematics curriculum in coordination with the state Common Core Standards (CCSS) and current research
• Monitor achievement on internal performance measures and standardized tests; address the needs of individual students who do not meet targets • Continue a cycle of curricular revisions in all programs • Provide ubiquitous technology and learning opportunities that support the diverse needs of 21st Century learners • Monitor all programs and services to make sure the District is meeting the needs of all students • Build staff and faculty skills to implement District programs and services • Implement best practices management • Monitor, evaluate and revise the social/emotional programs/services that are responsive to student needs • Maintain effective two-way communication systems that provide timely information and solicit feedback • Provide cost-effective staffing plans for essential/ highly valued programs and services • Maintain a responsible approach to fiscal operation ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining our program and services
• Revise and align the K-8 English/Language Arts Curriculum with CCSS and current research • Implement the new Teacher Partner instructional delivery model at Shabonee School • Continue the District’s Professional Development Plan • Develop the revised Emergency Preparedness Plan along with safety and security procedures • Continue to implement the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) framework • Conduct Satisfaction Surveys with stakeholders • Implement the new online registration program • Launch the new District website • Provide additional key performance indicators to the community on our Key Success Factors • Develop and implement a balanced budget each year to ensure a healthy short- and long-term financial position • Implement required state and federal legislation in a way that sustains the District’s financial solvency NORTHBROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT 27 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 – [ 21 ]
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EDUCATING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN A CHANGING WORLD
School District
NORTHBROOK Educating Students to Succeed in a Changing World
Northbrook School District 27 1250 Sanders Rd | Northbrook, IL 60062 www.NB27.com
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