001She said you I'd like to call um the regular meeting of the board of education of June 18th, 2025 to order at 6:00 p.m. Andrea, can you call the role, please? Moren Clottinger, Andrea Delati here. Allison DS here. Tina here. Stephanie Fiori here. And is absent. Jennifer Ziggler here. Also in attendance is Dr. Kashki, Dr. Stabru, Dr. Lea, Miss Meanelo, Mr. Humbles, Mr. Jeanie, Mr. Moranto, Dr. Cartsmus, Miss Holllet, Miss Magleion, Miss Sendelbach, Miss Broy, and Miss Bow. Okay, we have a quorum. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [Music] Um, the first item on the agenda, I'd like to entertain a motion that the board
002of education establish the consent agenda as presented. [Music] Any questions, comments, concerns? Seeing none, Andrew, can you call the role, please? Ziggler, yes. Juaninger, yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Iwanio, yes. Diori, yes. Motion passes. At this time, I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the consent agenda. Move. Second. Any questions, comments, concerns? Seeing none, Andrea, can you call the role? Ziggler, yes. Bonninger, yes. Delagi, yes. DS, yes. Coranio, yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. Uh there were no items removed, so we'll move on to the next item. Uh the next item is public participation. Do we have any? I don't think so. No, but we'd like to welcome former board members in attendance today. Thanks for coming. Okay. Also in the board packet was the enrollment reports. Were there any questions,
003comments, or concerns on the enrollment report? Okay, next up is board business and I have a lot of sheets here for everyone to fill out. Did you have anything to add about this? It's just you know what it is. You can talk. It's okay. Okay. So, in the so here is the West Cook division governing meeting which is on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8. It's going to be in Berwin. There's the sign up for the morning and afternoon focused workshops on Friday of the triple eye conference. Um afternoon only, morning only, and then also the hotel stay so that the district office can register us all. Um and so this is a triple eye conference that happens in Chicago. It's for um all school board members and it's the weekend before Thanksgiving. Okay. Thank you.
004So, we'll pass those around. Okay. Uh the next item up is the discipline committee update and I believe board member Delzati has that for us. Um the last week of school, right? We all three schools um got together the last week of school. We did some minor changes, just some wording update. Um, and we're just recommending that everybody approve that. Perfect. Perfect. [Applause] Okay. Um, next up is old business. There's no old business. Um, and for new business, we have student achievement presentation. This is the last one of the school year, right? Right. Okay. So this is the end of the year map data. Okay. Right. So my glasses they're presenting to you where we ended up. You saw the winter data in January. So they're just showing you now where we ended up and
005we're very very proud of it. So let's see it. Awesome. Can't wait. [Music] All right. So, we're very excited tonight to share our end of the year NWBA data. Um, as you know, after students complete testing, we examine the student growth reports to review growth by grade and subject area. Um, looking at the growth measures and norms helps us to answer the question of whether improvement is greater or less than typical. So, we're going to look at the data this evening by school and grade level for math and reading. So, first up is Kennedy School Map. You see two different charts there. Um the chart at the top represents the observed growth for the fall to spring growth period. Um the blue bar represents the observed growth for each grade level for this uh period
006of fall to spring. Um and then that orange diamond is the growth that is expected. So as you can see the amount of growth for kindergarten was 27 points. Um the expected growth is 17.7 points. So since the blue bar is higher than that diamond you can see that kindergarteners grew much more than expected as did first, second and third graders for math. Um typical growth varies from grade to grade. So it's important to remember that we can't compare the growth of grades just by the height of that blue bar. When we compare our students with other students in the US, we look at the student norms and also the percentage of students who met or exceeded their spring um end of the year targets. And the chart at the bottom shows the percentage of
007students at each grade level who met their spring targets in math. and we're very very pleased um with the results K through three and now we're also very proud of our reading results and how the observed growth exceeded the projected growth in all grade levels K through three and additionally when we look at the percentage of students who met their spring targets we are looking at a great number of students who achieve that spring target which really tells us that we're meeting kids where they need to be maxed um so they are able to grow and continue meeting targets yeartoear. Okay. So moving on to Washington for both our grades we earn more than projected. Wow. In fourth grade projected growth was 10.8 and their observed growth was 17 points. The projected growth for fifth
008was nine and the fifth grade students observed growth was 20 points. In both grades, number of students who met their spring target was above the percentage expected by NWA. Very proud of our students for math. In reading, both grades grew again projected. Sorry for reading. In fourth, the projected growth was 8.2 and the observed growth was 13 points. The projected growth for fifth was 6.6. And the fifth grade students observed growth was 12 points. So again, both grades, number of students who met their spring target was above the percentage expected. That's fantastic. Wow. Just unbelievable. Um and then moving into Lincoln, um you can kind of see the same trend. Um for 8th grade, our projected growth in math was 5.3 and our eighth graders average growth was 12 points. Um same is true for
009our seventh graders where their projected growth was 6.4 4 and they um their observed growth was actually 12 and then our sixth graders projected growth was 7.9 and their growth was also 12. Um for reading um same thing our reading in 8th grade projected growth was 3.7 points um as indicated as that orange diamond um but their actual average growth was much higher. So we know that they made above growth average and the same was true for our sixth and seventh graders. Um it's important to point out if you remember during our winter data uh sharing session that the sixth grade class and reading was um a a grade level that we were focusing on. So after their winter map, we only had about 45% of our students meeting or exceeding their targets. So, we
010were really proud that um their observed growth was at a six, which exceeded their projected growth of a 5.4 this spring. Um and we were able to get 61% of them and meeting or exceeding their targets this spring. Um so, we're going to continue to uh support this cohort of students by meeting our students where they are um and making sure that we're making datadriven decisions. we're working in small groups with them and targeting specific skills and strategies to continue to help them grow. So this next uh graph is the student growth summary report. Um this highlights and compares our student growth with schools across the nation. So the school conditional growth index is useful to compare growth between grades or groups. A value of zero means that particular grade level's growth met projections exactly
011as expected. And you'll notice that all grades in SD81 grew more than expected on their spring math assessment and almost all of our grades grew over the 99th percentile. So we're extremely proud of the hard work of our teachers and the students. So in the reading, our students growth in reading from fall to spring is also a cause for celebration. You will notice that all grades observed growth was more than the projected growth on their spring math assessment. Um the next one, yeah, taking a look at our district overall and our historical data, we are continuing to close gaps that we're really proud of. 83% of our students met targets in math and 73% met their reading targets. All right. And next uh week we are excited our math department is very honored to present
012in New Orleans. Um we're excited to follow the footsteps of Dr. G by being asked to present on a national stage at the NWA fusion conference. Um, our math department has worked really hard to develop and fine-tune our self-paced math program. Um, as you can see from our data, it shows that it's working wonders for our kids. Um, so we can't wait to share this program and the implementation with our fellow educators across the country. Very nice. That's amazing. Yeah. Good job. So, I think the most important thing here is about meeting students where they are. And you see that we're doing that, right? So we look at state assessments at the at the level from the nation that requires us to test our students at grade level and that's great and fine and good
013but what we find is that we have to meet our students where they are whether it's below grade level at grade level or above grade level and we started doing this several years ago and having these conversations about okay so we're giving this map assessment what are we doing with the information and we're using it at a very high level you could see that we're using that data because our students are performing and they're meeting their targets. So, it would be fine to say the kids performed at grade grade level or below grade level and measure our performance by that. But is that really valuable information? It isn't. What's valuable to know is are your students meeting their targets throughout the school year and presenting with growth? And our students are time and time again.
014The thing I feel most bad about is they're going to get to start talking about grade level goals again, which we were doing before co, right? We were we were finally at a point where we're having conversations about the percentage of students at grade level again. And they're there. They're going to get to do that. And I'm going to miss that. So, I feel a little sad, but I'll be in touch and and make sure that I'm paying attention because that's so important, right? But the thing is, we're not just talking about our kids that are struggling. We're talking about our kids that are above grade level. And those kids are the hardest to meet. And our teachers are meeting them time and time again. And you see that. Yeah. So, as a board, I
015hope you're proud of them and the teachers that are working so hard every single day to differentiate. It's one thing to teach a lesson, the same lesson to 25 kids in a space. It's a very different thing to teach multiple lessons to meet students where they are. And that's what District 81 is good at. And I'm proud of it. So, congratulations. [Applause] You know, a couple things to add. Um, you know, I think this is phenomenal, right? you're seeing this growth. You're seeing it in in places that the board has pointed out over years, right? The transitions going from third to fourth, right? Going from um fifth to sixth, you know, the two short years at Washington, you know, those are all areas that you guys have listened to the board, took that information and
016really focused and honed in. I mean, look at those eighth graders. They're checked out and they are still showing growth. And I love now that the focus is changing, right? Because once you keep achieving growth, the growth gets smaller and smaller, right? Because you the gap closes, you know, and so now the focus is changing, right? We're now we're at the level and now we're going to focus on bringing our kids to grade level. So I love that Chiller Park is constantly looking at different ways to look at our students and how can we improve and keep them learning. And you guys never stop and it's amazing and we appreciate it. And again, I keep getting the registration emails. I would love to register my kids again. Um, you know, but like I don't know
017if you heard me, but I said, "Holy cow, when those slides came up." So, way to go. Great job for Washington. That's Well, you know what? So, so learning space matters, right? Yes. And that's what I was going to say. Eric's here. So, learning space matters. Providing students with spaces that they're comfortable to learn in. Even though I can't learn laying down, hanging upside down, these kids can and they're doing a great job at it. And the teachers are taking themselves out of their comfort zones and letting the kids be comfortable in their comfort zones. And that is probably a huge challenge as adults, but yet we do it somehow and you guys do it wonderfully. So kudos. So this board and former boards made a commitment to that building and we see the improvement
018in our achievement data because of it. because those kids are learning in a 21st century learning environment. And if you look at the trajectory of their data, it has improved since they were allowed to learn in a space that requires collaboration and innovation from both teaching and learning. And it's it's indicated right there in our data. So, it's pretty incredible. Yeah. And again, Lincoln was fine, but yet it didn't match the other buildings and you changed all the furniture to meet those needs. So, it's it's I love her. Love it. Great job. I can't say no. Thanks. Okay. Um, we are now at action items. Um, so, uh, I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the resolution 256 authorizing payment of endofear fiscal year bills as presented. Are there any
019questions, comments, or concerns? Seeing none, Andrea, can you call the role, please? Ziggler, yes. Yes. Teles, yes. Down, yes. Yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. Um, the next item is I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve resolution 257 authorizing payment of July 17, 2025 bills as presented. Okay. Any questions, comments, concerns? So that means we won't be here in July. Correct. Okay. And we are letting Pascali keep the business going. Any other questions, comments, concerns? No. Andrea, call the role, please. Ziggler, yes. Clinginger, yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Ianio, yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the schoolwide plan as presented. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Absolutely. Seeing none, Andrea, can you call the role, please? Ziggler, yes. Quaninger, yes. Delati,
020yes. DS, yes. Yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve classified and administrative sa staff salaries increases as presented. Can't read any questions, comments, concerns. Seeing none, Andrea, call the role. Ziggler, yes. Yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the 20 25 2026 Kennedy Washington and Lincoln Middle School handbooks as presented. I'll second. Okay. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Thank you to the discipline committee for all their hard work. Andrea, can you call the role, please? Ziggler, yes. Quaninger, yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Yes. Fiori. Yes. Motion passes. I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the destruction of close session tapes over 18 months old. Move.
021Okay. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Seeing none, Andrea, can you call the role? Ziggler, yes. Yes. Yes. DS. Yes. Awanio, yes. Fiori, yes. Motion passes. No executive session. We should have done that, but no. No. Okay. Do you want one last executive session? Are you sure? I think you all know how it feels. Um, next item is I'd like to entertain a motion that the board of education approve the personnel report for the month of June as presented. I'm going to take that. I'll move. All right. We are very excited tonight to be recommending um the hire of two new instructional coaches at Kennedy and Washington schools. So, we'd like to put a face to the name for our school board. We have Miss Rosanna Marzac from Kennedy School. Rosanna has been an incredible leader
022uh leading the first grade team and has been a dedicated member of the Kennedy staff. So, we look forward to your continued impact um supporting and serving new teachers and staff members at Kennedy School. And we're also excited to welcome Miss Leila Torlo to the instructional coach position at Washington School. Again, an incredibly dedicated member of the Washington staff. We so look forward to all that you're going to do to support and um continue the positive achievement that we've seen happening at Washington School. So, welcome and congratulations. Thank you. Andrew, you want to follow the vote? Ziggler, yes. Clowninger, yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Yes. Fiori, yes. It's official. Congratulations. The next item is public participation. Do we have any? Nope. So, well, before we adjourn, you know, we can't let you go at your
023last board meeting without saying anything. All right, see you later. Peace out. Bye. No, Kim, you know, you've done so much for this district. Um although it's been a very long goodbye, it's been a very welldeserved goodbye. Um, case in point, you brought this instructional coaching program to the district and it's helped our students in ways you can't even imagine. You know, when when we help our staff, we help our students and at the end of the day, that's why we're all here. And you have forever made sure that we remembered why we're here and it's always for the students and everything we do is for the students. Um, my kids still think of these as their second home. all three of these buildings. They will forever think of that because of you, your administration,
024and how you've led this district. We appreciate you. We thank you. And words and celebrations will never be enough. But we hope you take everything with you and come back forever. Thank you. Ride the bus with my mom. So, as you step into your retirement, Kim, I just want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you. I'm going to try to do it without the crime. Um, it's truly an honor to follow in your footsteps, and I just want to thank you for your patience with me, your trust, your mentorship. I've asked a million questions, I think, these last few months, and I want to thank the board for the opportunity to transition with Kim. It's really been um incredible and so I just want to thank you for the way that you've
025paved. I mean, you've really taught us what it means to lead from the heart and I hope that I make you proud and I continue in your legacy of leadership and I just I wish you all the joy and fulfillment and just know you always have a place in Schiller Park and you'll always have a home in District 81. So, thank you for all you've done. [Applause] [Music] You don't have to. No, don't be. Thanks for everything. Thanks for the space. I'm proud of our work. No one does anything alone. I sure did it. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by really incredible people who you didn't meet from the very beginning. You gave me a shot when people didn't expect that you should. And I'm forever grateful for that. You shaped me
026in ways, not just professionally, but personally, and I have a better human because of the people that I've been around. But I mean it when I say no one does anything alone. and I got to have the very best team of educators, both leaders and teachers to work with. Melissa talks about the transition. I'm going to end with humor. I think the most important thing I taught her this last several months is how to pin her blouse. She sat in front of me for weeks and wrote everything down. I'm like, "What are you writing?" Like, I didn't do anything. What are you writing? And one day I'm like, "Pin your blouse." She's like, "I don't it is pinned." I'm like, "I shouldn't see the pen. So, she pinned her blouse from the inside and I
027told her to write that down. So, I just want to say thank you and I love you all very much and this will always be my home and you will always be my people. Thank you. [Applause] All right, you ready? So, wait, Melissa, did you like your button pop? I mean, what was going on there? Perhaps this is the after the meeting's over conversation. I'm sure everybody wants to know. You know, some women have buttons and maybe there was Was that what the issue was? When it's a button-d down shirt. Yeah. Okay. Okay. It was a joke. Obviously not very funny. You have to explain it. All right. And so with that, we are going to adjourn Dr. B's last board meeting of June 18, 2025. Official board meeting, by the way, at 6. Oh,
028look at that. 27. Damn. All right. Anybody want to drag this out longer? Andrea, call the roll, please. Ziggler, yes. Clowninger, yes. Delati, yes. DS, yes. Yes. Yes. All right. Meetings adjourned.