Niles Community School District

The meeting featured a presentation on the growth of Eastside Connections, specifically focusing on program success, student support through PBIS initiatives, and the evolution of extracurricular offerings. The Board reviewed new course proposals for the upcoming academic year. Additional actions included the approval of specific financial check payments, an overnight field trip for the Business Professional of America State Conference, and the adoption of new curriculum offerings such as Pop Culture Studies and Veterinary Science. Furthermore, the Board approved a location change for a future meeting and received updates from the administration regarding professional development and upcoming events.

This strategic plan for Niles Community Schools aims to improve academic achievement across all curricular areas through data-driven decisions and best instructional practices. Key strategic pillars include implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, developing a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) to ensure equitable access to rigorous content, and utilizing 23g Expanded Learning Time (ELT) initiatives. The plan targets a 5% improvement in student academic and achievement growth by 2026, focusing on personalized learning, professional development for staff, and targeted interventions for at-risk students.

This Strategic Plan for Ring Lardner outlines key goals focused on improving academic achievement and enhancing social-emotional and behavioral growth. The academic objective aims for a 5% increase in student academic and achievement growth by 2026, leveraging a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Framework and a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum. The social-emotional goal seeks to create a positive learning environment to achieve a 10% increase in graduation rates, a 10% decrease in disciplinary actions, and a 6% decrease in absenteeism by June 2026, primarily through an MTSS - PBIS (Behavior) framework.

The board discussed and ultimately approved the bid from E & L Construction Group for improvements to the high school auditorium in the amount of $1,624,000.00. Additionally, the Superintendent provided comments regarding the signing of the teachers' collective bargaining agreement and recent holiday events.

The meeting included reports on student athletics, highlighting undefeated volleyball and basketball teams, and a wrestling team placement. The Superintendent provided updates regarding student wrestlers participating in state events, staff professional development, and the implementation of AI technologies by the tech team. Action was taken to approve a general fund payment and an overnight field trip request for the wrestling team.