3/27/20
In This Issue
CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Keeping Our Distance, But In This Together
Our first week of teacher-led remote learning is in the books, and I know our staff members are grateful for being able to support students. This week I observed and heard about so many opportunities where students and staff members came together to connect about academics and about life despite needing to be physically distant from one another. I hope that students and parents have found the activities, assignments, and connections to be meaningful, relevant and engaging. Here are just a few of the interactions!
At CCSD93, we are aware that the conditions surrounding COVID-19 have been difficult on many, if not all, of our families and students, and that each family's circumstances are different. This is why our goal continues to be to help to provide structure to our students' days and to keep them engaged through unique learning opportunities. 

With so much new information for our families and students to process, we have made a concerted effort not to overwhelm students. We are doing our very best to balance academic needs with social and emotional needs in the best interests of students. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher if you find the amount or quality of activities being assigned needs to be modified for your child, or if there is additional support that your child needs.

Looking forward: 
  • Next week (March 30-April 3) is our regularly scheduled spring break, and teachers will not be posting new assignments. Parents and students are invited to use the resources at   www.ccsd93.com/RemoteLearning in the meantime if you are looking for engaging lessons. 
  • The Governor has closed all schools until Wednesday, April 8. This means after spring break, we will continue to offer remote learning at least on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. If the closures are extended, we will reach out to parents via call, text, email, and app push as soon as a decision is made.
Be sure to continue to visit www.ccsd93.com/COVID19 for the latest updates on everything as we move forward, as well as health, social services, internet, and additional food resources.  
 
 
Thank you for your continued flexibility. Please review the articles below for the latest from CCSD93. 

Sincerely,

David H. Hill, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
We're All In This Together!
While we'd much rather have students in our buildings, CCSD93 is so happy to be able to keep working with students! View this very special video featuring Stratford Middle School's staff and their families, and remember, we're all in this together! Special thanks to Miss DiPrizio for choreographing and editing!
Find Out More About Jay Stream Instructional Coach Nicole Dodendorf With CCSD93 in 93 Seconds!
Nicole Dodendorf is an Instructional Coach at Jay Stream Middle School. She loves ensuring student learning by supporting teachers to improve instruction through a variety of methods. She also loves glamping!
 
While this video was shot prior to school closure, instructional coaches and other non-teaching positions throughout CCSD93 continue to support students and teachers in a number of ways while schools aren't open. Find out more about Mrs. Dodendorf with the latest installment of CCSD93 in 93 Seconds!
Free Meals For CCSD93 Students Each Weekday
As a reminder, CCSD93 will continue to offer free meals for all students throughout school closure, including during spring break, with grab-and-go meal pickup available at 13 community locations from 10:30-noon each weekday moving forward. 
 
This week, we distributed 3071 meals to bring our two-week total to 4663. Stop by any of the following locations for a meal any weekday until schools reopen.
  • Camden Apartment entrance in Bloomingdale
  • Discovery Park in Hanover Park
  • Heritage Presbyterian Church in Carol Stream
  • Peterson Avenue & Kuhn Road in Carol Stream
  • Quail Run Apartment complex in Carol Stream
  • Carol Stream Elementary School
  • Cloverdale Elementary School
  • Elsie Johnson Elementary School
  • Heritage Lakes Elementary School
  • Roy DeShane Elementary School
  • Western Trails Elementary School
  • Jay Stream Middle School
  • Stratford Middle School
Visit www.ccsd93.com/meals, or view the video below for more information.
Please Complete Your Census! 
You may have received your 2020 Census in the mail or will be receiving it soon. Please be sure that you complete it as soon as possible. The Census count affects the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools and students, including:
  • Special education, classroom technology, after-school programs and Head Start.
  • Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches.
  • Maternal and child health programs.
View these infographics about the Census or learn more here.
 
3/26 Board of Education Meeting Recap
Gavel
The most recent CCSD93 Board of Education meeting was held Thursday, March 26. The following occurred at the meeting. 
  • There was a Finance Committee meeting report from the March 24 Finance Committee meeting.
  • The Board reviewed the presentation schedule for the 2020-21 Board meetings.
  • The Board reviewed their Listening Post assignment schedule for the 2020-21 Board meetings.
  • There were four revised Board Policies for first reading:
    • 420.01 - Accounting & Audits
    • 500.08 - Equal Employment & Minority Recruitment
    • 500.10 - Identity Protection
    • 500.83 - Staff Development Program
  • There were three revised Board Policies for second reading:
    • 520.12 - Personnel: Substitute Teachers
    • 520.45 - Personnel: Salary Schedule Advancement
    • 540.15 - Educational Support Personnel: Duties and Qualifications
  • Dr. Hill gave the Board an update on plans for the Summer Lunch Program.
  • The Board voted to approve the 2020 Apple lease agreement.
  • The Board voted to approve an extension to the District's landscaping contract with Twin Oaks.
  • There was a public hearing regarding the reduction in workforce.
  • The Board voted to approve recommendations for non-unionized support staff salaries for 2020-21.
  • Dr. Hill updated the Board on the progress the District is making to achieve the Board Goals.
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