Kristi Aeschliman

The document is the budget for Joliet Twp HSD 204. The budget is balanced, and no Deficit Reduction Plan is required.

The Joliet Township High School Return to Learn Plan for the 2021-2022 school year outlines strategies for a safe return to in-person instruction while addressing the academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs of students and staff. Key areas of focus include implementing COVID-19 safety protocols (masking, social distancing, testing, and quarantine guidelines), providing academic support through interventions and enrichment programs, enhancing mental wellness initiatives, and expanding access to counseling resources. The plan emphasizes following guidance from public health agencies and adapting to evolving circumstances. Specific initiatives include the implementation of the SHIELD Illinois saliva testing program, a modified quarantine approach for participating students, and the expansion of social-emotional learning programs. The plan also details support for student enrollment, retention, and re-engagement, as well as investments in infrastructure and technology to support both in-person and remote learning.

The Joliet Township High School Title I Plan outlines strategies to ensure high-quality education for all students and close achievement gaps. Key areas of focus include developing a well-rounded instructional program aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, identifying and supporting at-risk students through various interventions (e.g., diagnostic testing, literacy and math support classes, credit recovery programs), and using Title I funds to enhance programs such as literacy and numeracy support, instructional coaching, and professional development. The plan also addresses the needs of homeless students, promotes family and community engagement, and details strategies for improving school conditions, reducing bullying and harassment, and supporting career and technical education and the arts. The plan aims to improve student achievement, increase graduation rates, and prepare students for post-secondary success.

The strategic plan for Joliet Township High School focuses on maximizing every student's potential to positively impact the community and thrive in a global society by providing an equitable, personalized, and rigorous education. Key objectives include achieving growth targets for each student, decreasing achievement gaps among subgroups, increasing the graduation rate to 90% or higher, ensuring each senior completes a post-secondary plan by 2027, and decreasing the chronic absenteeism rate. The plan emphasizes leveraging diversity, maintaining a safe environment, using data-driven instruction, and collaborating with sender school districts.

The Title 1 Plan for Joliet Township High School focuses on ensuring high-quality education and closing the achievement gap. Key areas of focus include monitoring student progress, implementing well-rounded instructional programs aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, and identifying at-risk students through diagnostic testing and data analysis. The plan aims to provide additional educational assistance, strengthen academic programs, improve school conditions, and address disparities affecting low-income and minority students. It also emphasizes supporting homeless children and youth, engaging parents and family members, and facilitating effective transitions for students.