Serena Community Unit School District 2

The meeting encompassed an executive session regarding personnel and executive session minutes. Reports were presented on enrollment, finance, the IVVC, and administrative updates from principals and the superintendent. Discussion items included the School Board Convention, Wellness Committee activities, registration updates, the Risk Management Plan, future bridge closure plans, and district reorganization. Action items included employment recommendations, an amendment to a resolution regarding working cash interest transfers, and approval of the 2017-2018 student handbooks and the Risk Management Plan.

The meeting encompassed various operational and administrative discussions, including updates on district technology initiatives and reports from the enrollment, finance, and policy committees. Key topics included planning for the upcoming school calendar, a district mission and vision workshop, and the scheduling of graduation. Actionable items addressed included the approval of employment recommendations for coaching staff, the engagement of an auditing firm for the fiscal year audit, and the second and final reading of numerous board policies. An executive session was also convened to deliberate on personnel matters, school safety, and student discipline.

This document outlines the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Standards & Quality Framework Rubric, applicable from 2018. It details seven core standards for successful districts and schools: Continuous Improvement, Culture and Climate, Shared Leadership, Governance, Management, and Operations, Educator and Employee Quality, Family and Community Engagement, and Student and Learning Development. The framework also specifies ESSA Accountability metrics for school report card data from 2018/2019 onwards, including academic components like proficiency, growth, and graduation rates, alongside school quality indicators such as chronic absenteeism, school climate, on-track status, and college/career readiness, with considerations for various student subgroups.

The board meeting included an executive session regarding personnel matters, school safety, and student discipline. The agenda covered various reports, including enrollment, building and grounds committee updates, and reports from the superintendent and principals. Discussion items focused on the district mission and goals, the school calendar for the upcoming year, online registration and fees, and the bus bidding process. Key action items involved employment recommendations, including resignations and staff renewals, as well as the approval of the school calendar and school fees for the 2018-2019 academic year.

This document outlines the vision and mission for Community Unit School District No. 2. The vision aims for all students to graduate with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence for a global economy, supported by evolving curriculum, well-maintained facilities, and sound financial practices, fostering open communication with the community. The mission is to cultivate students' abilities to be functioning members of society, informed citizens, responsible family members, and self-directed, lifelong learners.