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Jan 1, 2027·StrategicPlan
Board
West40 Strategic Plan 2027-2031
This five-year strategic plan outlines West40's clear direction for its future, growth, and impact, developed throughout the 2025-26 school year. The plan aligns its work around three core areas of focus: Serving Students, Serving Staff, and Serving the Region. It aims to strengthen opportunities, deepen connections, and create better outcomes by focusing on student achievement, team member engagement, and strong educator partnerships. The overarching strategic priority is to expand West40's service and impact through responsible and sustainable growth, financial stability, and strategic alignment of programs, partnerships, and resources.
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Governing Board Of West40 Intermediate Service Center #2 Agenda
The agenda includes the approval of the meeting schedule for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Additionally, presentations are scheduled from the Technology Department, the Financial report, and the Executive Director.
Mar 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West40 Intermediate Service Center #2 Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The board received a comprehensive legislative report covering advocacy successes, funding growth for regional and alternative programs, and future legislative priorities. The financial report highlighted a strong fiscal position, the elimination of debt, and the achievement of long-term reserve goals. The assistant executive director provided updates on the successful Student Citizen of the Year Award event, a recent job fair, the progress of the strategic planning process, and expanded service agreements with Chicago Public Schools.
Jan 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West40 Intermediate Service Center #2 Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a presentation on the Heart 2 Heart program, detailing its food mart and store initiatives, and heard from a program participant regarding the impact of these services on personal and professional growth. The financial report highlighted growth in the fund balance and provided updates on the status of various grants. The Assistant Executive Director discussed the development of a new strategic plan, expansion of student programs, and the implementation of the LEAD professional growth program. The Executive Director provided updates on legislative advocacy efforts, K-3 programming, and McKinney-Vento service models. Representatives from AESA Global addressed the board to discuss a new partnership focused on global education and relationship-based learning experiences.
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