Community High School District 117

This document outlines Community High School District 117's plan for the utilization of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The plan prioritizes addressing the academic impact of lost instructional time through resources such as after-school intervention teachers, summer school programming, tutoring, and online classroom resources. It also focuses on responding to the social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs of students by funding a psychologist and Community Youth Network services. Additionally, funds will be allocated for facility improvements, including ventilation, classroom construction, and transportation for programming. The plan emphasizes seeking public input and stakeholder consultation for resource allocation.

The board meeting focused on student services and board goal progress. Key topics included a recap of platforms and programs for student support, such as the transition from private counseling support to school-based social workers. Presentations were made on student services, including the use of Panorama and Schoolinks platforms for data analysis, post-secondary planning, and tracking student metrics like attendance, behavior, and grades. The board discussed strategies for chronic absenteeism, emotional regulation, and college and career readiness, emphasizing the district's commitment to supporting all students through a defined PACE framework.

The board received an annual audit presentation from the district's external auditors, who confirmed the financial statements were free from material misstatements and noted no concerns regarding internal controls. The business office recommended eliminating senior ticket fees for athletic and fine arts events, as the impact on general fund revenue is minimal. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of new band uniforms from Brothers and Company to replace equipment that is 17 years old. The meeting concluded with discussions on the repurposing of office furniture.

The board meeting focused on several key topics related to student services, including updates on social work staffing and post-secondary planning platforms. The presentation covered strategies to address chronic absenteeism, such as a new two-way communication tool, and outlined plans for upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Additionally, the board discussed board goals concerning social-emotional learning, student support resources, and metrics for monitoring academic performance, attendance, and behavioral outcomes. The discussion also highlighted the district's PACE framework and national trends in student absenteeism.

The board meeting focused on student athletics and activities. Presentations were given on various athletic programs, highlighting accomplishments across multiple sports, the benefits of community support, and the success of student athletes. Additionally, data on student participation in sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities was reviewed, along with discussions regarding program offerings and efforts toward achieving a goal of 100% student participation.