Community Consolidated School District 59

This strategic plan outlines a five-year roadmap to prepare students for success in life by providing them with essential skills, knowledge, and experiences for a modern workforce. The plan focuses on four main goals: fostering student growth and achievement, building an inclusive learning environment, strengthening family and community partnerships, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. The overarching vision is to equip every student with critical skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

This Strategic Communications Plan for Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) serves as a long-term roadmap to guide clear, two-way communication across the district. The plan is structured around four overarching goals: Streamlined & Strategic Communications, Accessible, Inclusive, & Digital Communication, Two-Way Communication & Trust, and Board of Education Communication & Transparency. It aims to strengthen information sharing, foster feedback, build trust and engagement, align communication efforts with the district's mission and priorities, and ensure staff and families have access to necessary information, ultimately preparing students for success in life.

The meeting included discussions and presentations on various summer school programs, including Summer LEAP, enrichment courses, and Extended School Year (ESY). The programs cater to different student needs, from intervention for struggling learners to enrichment activities and support for students with IEPs. The enrollment processes, curriculum, staffing, and activities were reviewed, along with comparisons to previous years.

The meeting included discussions on the strategic plan, focusing on student growth and achievement, creating an inclusive learning environment, developing family and community partnerships, and being good stewards of resources. The board reviewed the strategic plan's progress, including data on student performance and initiatives aimed at addressing equity gaps. The team also presented updates on curriculum management, MTSS implementation, and the district's goals for academic and social-emotional growth.

The meeting included a presentation by the John J newcomer chitchat Club, featuring students who are new to the US and learning English. The Northwest Suburban special education organization presented their budget, including tuition programs and purchase service programs. Public comments were also heard.