Jacksonville School District 117

This document introduces the necessity for Jacksonville School District 117 to develop a comprehensive long-range plan. The plan aims to address a significant $61 million investment required to modernize school buildings into competitive 21st-century facilities. It emphasizes the critical role of community engagement and input in shaping this plan, with the ultimate goal of revitalizing Jacksonville through educational excellence, fostering community economic growth, and attracting residents by making the school district a highly desirable aspect of the area.

The Facilitation Review Committee's recommendation to the Jackson School District 117 Board of Education outlines a phased, long-range plan for 21st-century learning. The initial phase, to be funded by a proposed 1% sales tax referendum in November 2014, focuses on the comprehensive renovation and addition to Turner Junior High. This project aims to create a 6th-8th grade middle school, upgrade infrastructure, and convert facilities for 21st-century educational standards, while also addressing student services, enabling kindergartners to return to home schools, and facilitating future enrollment growth efficiently.

This Discipline Improvement Plan aims to reduce exclusionary discipline and address racial disproportionality within the school district. The plan outlines a structured process involving data review, problem definition, performance measurement, cause analysis, and implementation of improvement strategies. Key focus areas include providing implicit bias and brain training professional development, offering professional development in positive practices, and fostering home-to-school connections to build positive relationships. The plan seeks to decrease racial disproportionality in discipline and reduce overall suspensions by 10%.

This presentation outlines Jacksonville School District 117's long-range planning, focusing on future challenges and strategic initiatives. Key areas include re-evaluating elementary school boundaries for financial savings, exploring hybrid attendance center models, and expanding alternative school and pre-kindergarten programs. A significant concern is the district's limited funding for essential building renovations due to historical tax caps and debt repayment, necessitating a strategy to build financial reserves. The plan aims to initiate 'Vision 117 Phase Two' to engage the community in addressing these critical infrastructure and financial realities.

The presentation discussed the Turner floorplan/model, including the educational specification, reverse design process, and activities involved in developing the educational program. It covered in-class observations, tours of exemplar schools, and visioning workshops. The presentation also highlighted the input summary, skills students will need in 2033, technology use, and charts showing how well the current building accommodates activities. Goals were summarized, including foundational, functional, flexible, adaptable, and transformational needs. The presentation also touched on evidence-based design, student behaviors, and cognitive mapping. The schematic design phase was discussed, including the option B floor plan concept, exterior looks, and additional meetings with the administration. The general scope, conceptual design, scale, and relationships among the components of the project were established. The discussion also included the mission statement for the school district, the vision 117 outcome statement, and the program for the building. The Wordle from the community engagement process was presented, highlighting words like inviting, engaging, innovative, progressive, and modern. The proposed site plan for the building was reviewed, including the parent drop-off, bus drop-off, and main entrance. The floor plans were examined, including the 7th and 8th grade wing, classroom additions, and team areas. The central hands-on and science area, DaVinci lab, and electives were also discussed. The administration wing, secure entry sequence, and gym addition were highlighted. The exterior character of the building was explored, including materials like metal panel, concrete, brick, glass, and wood. The courtyard space was discussed, including the potential for outdoor learning environments and gathering spaces. The recladding of the existing wing and the information commons were also mentioned. The entry was described as a grand entry with a second level and canopy.