Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399

The board meeting agenda included several key items, such as the acknowledgement of various community donations, completion of economic interest statements, and board member training registration. New business items involved approving the non-certified personnel seniority list, the high school curriculum guide, and a revised date for the upcoming meeting, along with a first reading of the proposed district calendar. Additionally, the board held a closed session regarding personnel matters and volunteer approvals, and reviewed various administrative reports including legislative updates, legal issues, and reports from the Pre-K and school principals.

The board agenda included key business items such as the approval of the Fiscal 2025 Budget and the second reading of PRESS Board Policy Update Issue #116. New business matters comprised the approval of the Fiscal 2024 Administrative Compensation Report, the 2024 EIS Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report, and an application for a FY 2025 Illinois School Maintenance Grant. Additionally, the meeting included a closed session regarding personnel employment and student disciplinary matters, as well as administrative reports concerning the Early Step Preschool, educational and legislative issues, principal and superintendent updates on the After School Homework Club, staff training, and the upcoming School Board petition process.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the recognition of student track qualifiers, approval of bids for bread and fuel services, and the establishment of student registration and lunch fees for the upcoming school year. The board designated the superintendent to oversee financial reporting, approved a resolution regarding board purchases, set the regular meeting schedule for the following year, adopted the consolidated district plan, and renewed the treasurer's bond. Additionally, the session included a closed meeting to discuss employee compensation, salaries, and student disciplinary matters, alongside reports on educational issues, prekindergarten programs, and general administrative updates.

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration of a five-year lease purchase for two new school buses and a trade of existing vehicles, as well as a facility enhancement update. New business items involve the adoption of a preliminary tax levy, planning for a board retreat, and the first reading of a board policy update. A closed session is scheduled to discuss employee performance, employment, or dismissal, and matters related to student placement and discipline. Administrative reports include updates on parent/teacher conferences, educational issues, legislative matters, and principal and superintendent reports, including details regarding an upcoming school board convention.

This School Improvement Plan for Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School details strategies to enhance student learning and address academic areas needing improvement. Key focus areas include integrating the Science of Reading into K-5 instruction, implementing 'The Missile Mission Framework' to develop student competencies, improving math story problem analysis, and cultivating effective presentation skills across all K-5 grades. The plan aims to strengthen reading growth and address writing instruction deficiencies through data-driven approaches and professional development for staff.