Damien Aherne

This document outlines a comprehensive continuum of special education services offered by MSD 114, detailing various programs including Resource SI/KSI, ACCESS, EC, PFA, SELF, STRL, AIM, SOAR, SCILS, and OOD. For each program, it describes the program's purpose, the characteristics of the learners it serves, programming guidance, curriculum, grade levels, and operational locations. The overall objective is to provide tailored educational support for students with diverse needs, from those requiring general education support to those with significant cognitive, emotional, and physical needs.

This document outlines the Illinois Social Science Standards, which define essential knowledge and skills for K-12 students in civics, economics, geography, and history to prepare them for college, career, and civic life. The standards emphasize inquiry skills, disciplinary concepts, and aim to develop civically engaged, socially responsible, culturally aware, and financially literate graduates. They are structured with grade-specific standards for elementary levels and banded complexity levels for middle and high school, with implementation effective by the 2017-18 school year.

The meeting commenced with student recognition for the MGHS speech team, specifically three students who received judges' choice awards for their performance, which involved a skit about a science experiment. Subsequently, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction provided a comprehensive review of the spring 2025 assessment scores (Illinois Assessment of Readiness for Math and ELA, and Science assessments for fifth and eighth grades) and the Illinois School Report Card data, comparing district performance against the state average and other Will County districts. The discussion detailed proficiency ratings and growth percentiles for Mathematics (ranking 9th in the county for achievement) and ELA (ranking 5th). The summative designation structure was reviewed, noting components like chronic absenteeism (defined as 10% absence rate, with projections to shift focus to attendance) and climate survey results. School-specific scores were presented for McDonald, Wilson Creek (exemplary designation), Manhattan Intermediate School (exemplary), and Manhattan Junior High (commendable designation).

This framework outlines a three-year sequence for the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) program, designed to guide middle school and early high school students in postsecondary planning. Key areas of focus include Planning, which develops individual skills, career interests, and financial literacy; Identity, fostering self-reflection and aspirations; and Self-Advocacy, promoting a growth mindset and identifying support networks. The framework aims to prepare students for more comprehensive engagement with the PaCE program during their high school years.

The meeting included a pledge of allegiance and a roll call. A speaker addressed the board regarding safety procedures. A moment of silence was observed for Danny Bales, Chance Honeyut, and Scott Mankey, a former board member. The board recognized cross country state qualifiers and students for their academic achievements on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) test.