• Details from Principal Bill Walsh about the curriculum, instruction and assessment audit of the science program at Central that was performed in October 2018 by the Consortium for Educational Change (CEC). This audit included, but was not limited to, a review of curriculum and curriculum maps, as well as interviews with science teachers, students and parents/guardians. The CEC provided Central with a report of its findings in November 2018, which included feedback on the strengths and opportunities for growth in the areas of curriculum, assessment, instruction and support. The report also featured next steps that included: "review and revise course curricular and instructional alignment to the NGSS standards to increase student engagement, differentiation, and interest in science; develop common expectations and assessments for students within a course; and develop a communication plan to engage parents and students in the science programming, expectations and support options."

• Information from Dominick Maniscalco, the district's chief human resources officer, regarding the conversation about curriculum equity that took place during the board meeting on Jan. 7, 2019. Maniscalco stated that the focus of the presentation and discussion that evening was not the curriculum, but rather the leadership structure for completing the curriculum work going forward. He stated that the information shared during the meeting was produced by the department chairs for all subjects, including science, in approximately 10 days. He also stated that the chairs did not receive any assistance from teachers, assistant principals, principals, students, parents/guardians or community members when pulling together the information. He said the task was strictly meant to help the district determine staffing for the curriculum work.

• Comments from Tammy Prentiss about her transition into the superintendent's role in the spring of 2019. In her comments, Superintendent Prentiss talked about the decision that was made following her appointment to restart the curriculum alignment work. This was done to connect the work more closely and directly with the district's strategic plan, and ensure it would be led by the experts in the subject areas (i.e., the teachers and department chairs).

• Information about the collaborative process involving students, teachers and parents/guardians that the district is using to conduct the curriculum alignment work.

• An overview of the structure that is being used to support the curriculum-building process.

• The general responsibilities of the Physics in the Universe curriculum development and writing teams, as well as the names of the individuals serving on those teams.

• The dates of the curriculum meetings that have already been held, or are scheduled to take place prior to the end of the school year.

• Course descriptions for Physics: Physics in the Universe and Physics Honors: Physics in the Universe.

• Information about how Physics in the Universe is linked to and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and College Board.

• An example of a template for a science unit.

• Examples of how Earth and Space Science will be integrated throughout the science sequence.

• Examples of objectives for Physics: Physics in the Universe and Physics Honors: Physics in the Universe.

• Next steps regarding the work on Physics in the Universe, collaboration with the math department, review and re-evaluation of elective offerings in physics, and formation of the curriculum development and writing teams for Chemistry: Chemistry of Earth Systems.

• Recap of the goals that helped guide the work on the science sequence.

• Recruitment and advertising opportunities
• The services offered by IASB in conjunction with a search - designation of a search coordinator, creation of a timeline, administration of online surveys, solicitation and vetting of applicants in order to identify a list of potential candidates, verification of references, performance of background inquiries, assistance with the establishment of an interview format and scheduling of site visits if necessary/appropriate
• Additional services that are available - conducting staff and/or community interviews, interviewing candidates, performing interview training for the board and facilitating stakeholder interviews with semi-finalists for a position
• Draft timeline for completing a search for a new assistant superintendent for academics/chief academic officer for District 86

• The varsity girls gymnastics team coming in sixth place at the Andrew Invite. The team was led by Ella Linkowski, who took fourth place all-around.
• Hinsdale South’s freshman wrestling team winning the invitational tournament the school hosted on Jan. 4.
• Student Kristina Martinet serving as a stage manager for the 2020 All-State Production of “Aida” that was performed during the Illinois Theatre Festival on Jan. 11.
• Student-athletes from boys swimming, boys basketball, danceline and cheer celebrating Senior Night on Jan. 10.
• The boys basketball team compiling a record of 14 wins and two losses as of Jan. 14.

• Current South senior Habib Rachman, who is part of the U of I BioEngineering Class of 2024 and is currently enrolled in seven AP classes.
• Class of 2015 alumnus Joe Eilbert, who entered Vanderbilt University with 41 credit hours that he earned by taking AP classes at South, and graduated from the university with a double major in Physics and Art History.
• The regional admissions officer from U of I, who shared how well South's AP program prepares students for college and spoke of current legislation that ensures college credit for AP scores of 3 and higher.

• Herbert Wang from Hinsdale Central being among the 300 high school seniors who were named scholars by the Society for Science & the Public in conjunction with the organization's annual science and math competition.
• Karen Russo’s Sports Marketing class taking first place finish in the nationwide Sports Career Consulting challenge competition. This is the second time Central has won the competition, making them the first two-time champions in league history.
• Twenty-six of the school's TSI students earning 48 certifications - 42 related to Microsoft Office and six related to Google Tech.
• The school celebrating Spirit Week with activities that include dress days, an all-school rock, paper, scissors competition, a Senior Bingo night, the Mr. Hinsdale Pageant a pep rally, a Special Olympics Basketball Pack the Place game, Winter Fling and a Class of 2020 basketball tournament.
• Principal Walsh and student Maiwen Amegadjie shadowing each other at Hinsdale Central on Jan. 27. Maiwen won the opportunity to shadow Principal Walsh for a day in conjunction with a fundraising contest. In turn, Principal Walsh will have the chance to follow Maiwen through her classes.

• A discussion about the recovery of funds that District 86 and hundreds of municipalities and school districts from across the state lost due to investments placed with the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET) that were backed by fraudulent loans. The district recovered 56% of the $1.2 million it lost, but does not expect to recover more than an additional $25,000 going forward.
• A presentation by representatives from McNaughton Developments and Ryan Companies about the proposed Heather Highlands and Clarendale of Hinsdale developments.
• A discussion about the work being done to help align strategies 12 and 15 under Goal 5 (Resources) of the strategic plan. This work includes department chairs creating their budgets using a zero-based budget approach, the development of capital replacement schedules for buildings and grounds, technology and academic departments with significant equipment needs and repairs, and the potential implementation of a deposit requirement for facilities rentals.

• The upcoming bid dates for the Future Ready Facilities work.
• The review of bid packages for the Future Ready Facilities work, and Pepper Construction's interest in performing some of the work itself.
• Review of a draft format for the design development budget.
• Information about a mandate from the Illinois Department of Public Health requiring that incoming water sources be combined.
• Updates on the energy incentive processes, zoning and community outreach.
• An update on the possible installation of lighted crosswalks in the area around Hinsdale South.
• School calendars for the 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.