Jorge Casco

This document presents an assessment and recommendation regarding the lease renewal for the Rand Facility. It recommends against renewing the current lease upon its expiration in March 2028, citing the facility's aging condition, substantial capital investment requirements (projected over $3 million within five years and up to $30 million long-term), and financial unsustainability under existing lease terms. The assessment also highlights that the building does not align with the District's current or projected school facility needs. The document advises the Board to explore new lease negotiations with appropriate financial terms or other alternative options.

This Strategic Plan for D25 outlines a roadmap from 2021 to 2025 with the mission to empower an inclusive, diverse community of learners to innovate and thrive as global citizens. The plan focuses on student achievement and learning environment goals by detailing the identification of Multilingual Learners (MLs), providing support through programs like Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) and Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) utilizing WIDA Standards and Framework, and measuring success through language and academic proficiency assessments and accountability for ML student growth.

The strategic plan for Arlington Heights District 25 outlines a roadmap to foster an inclusive and caring community where every learner is supported, challenged, and prepared to thrive. It focuses on five key goals: inspiring student achievement through curriculum rigor, personalized learning, and support for diverse learners; cultivating inclusive school environments through enhanced climate and student engagement; developing high-quality staff through robust recruitment, retention, and professional growth; strengthening family and community partnerships via communication and engagement; and ensuring lasting stability through responsible resource stewardship, financial planning, and strategic technology integration.

This strategic plan aims to empower an inclusive and diverse community of learners to innovate and thrive as global citizens. It envisions cultivating a personalized environment of excellence that prepares every learner for a better tomorrow by building knowledge and skills, fostering resilience, promoting individuality, and ensuring equity. The plan focuses on inspiring academic success, cultivating welcoming school communities, developing high-quality educators, uniting families and communities, and ensuring responsible stewardship of resources through transparent financial planning and strategic technology integration.

This strategic plan aims to cultivate an inclusive and caring community that supports and challenges every learner to thrive in a changing world. It outlines five core goals: enhancing student achievement, fostering an inclusive learning environment, developing high-quality staff, strengthening family and community partnerships, and ensuring responsible resource stewardship. The plan envisions a future where every school ignites curiosity, fosters belonging, fuels joy, and equips learners to lead with purpose, resilience, and compassion, preparing graduates with essential thinking, communication, social-emotional, and personal growth skills.