CCSD93 Strategic Planning Survey to be Sent Next Week

As I shared with you recently, this school year CCSD93 will be creating its next Strategic Plan. A crucial component of that is the input of our community, including parents, staff members, and community members. 

To this end, next week parents and staff members will be sent CCSD93’s Strategic Planning Survey. It will also be made available online to our entire community. It should take about 5 minutes to complete, and we’d really appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. Please keep an eye out for more information next week.

Elsie Johnson & Heritage Lakes 5th Graders Start DARE Program!

This week, Elsie Johnson and Heritage Lakes 5th grade students began their Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) classes with Carol Stream Police Officer and CCSD93 School Resource Officer Pablo Castro. The students will learn how to make healthy choices to remain drug- and alcohol-free. We’re thrilled to continue to partner with the Carol Stream Police Department for this program to help foster positive decision-making among our students.  

Update: Families of Bused Students to be Invited to Track Child's Bus With FirstView Soon

I shared with you last week that we anticipated to go live with the FirstView™ bus tracking and transportation communications app this week. Unfortunately, we were unable to share login information this week as the FirstView app team discovered an issue related to the data it is receiving from First Student, our transportation provider. We are working with FirstView and First Student to resolve this issue, and we hope to go live with the app very soon. We will reach out to parents of bused students with more information when it is available.

Please review the information below for even more from CCSD93, and enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

Join CCSD93 for Keeping Kids Safe Online Parent Presentation 9/21!

The ways children engage with technology and social media platforms are constantly changing, and it’s almost impossible for parents to keep up. Whether your child interacts with technology regularly or you’re the parent of a little one, CCSD93 invites you to join us for an eye-opening parents-only evening about keeping kids safe online on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 7-8:45 p.m. Attend in person at CCSD93’s District Office, 230 Covington Drive in Bloomingdale or online at www.ccsd93.com/kkso.  

During this cutting edge presentation, renowned cyber crimes expert Detective Richard Wistocki will share strategies and surprising information that will help you understand what’s going on with your child’s technology, including the following topics:

• How to approach the topic of online safety with your child
• Understanding what’s on your child’s phone apps
• Methods that internet predators use to access children through phone apps
• Dangers of social media posting, online gaming, and file and video sharing
• Controlling and monitoring your home’s computers & your child’s cell phone
• Safe cell phone options for your child
• Sexting
• Cyber-bullying
• Parent Q & A

Please note: CCSD93 recommends using headphones if you live stream the event as it contains sensitive information that is not intended for children.

CCSD93 Seeks Candidates to Fill Board Vacancy

The Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 93 will be filling one vacancy left by Board member Keith Briggs, who resigned effective August 11, 2022.

The Board is seeking interested, qualified citizens to fill the vacancy. In order to serve on the Board a person must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Illinois and District 93 for at least one year, at least 18 years of age, and a registered voter. This is an unpaid volunteer position. 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, including a resume outlining personal and professional qualifications related to serving on the Board. Applicants should explain their reasons for wanting to serve on the Board.

*Materials should be submitted by Friday, September 16, 2022 to:



The Board of Education

Community Consolidated School District 93

Suzanne Langhammer, Board Secretary

langhas@ccsd93.com

230 Covington Drive

Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108-3106

The Board of Education will then schedule interviews of prospective Board members. The term of office will expire in April 2023. The individual named to fill the vacancy will be encouraged to remain on the Board beyond April 2023 and will need to run for reelection on April 4, 2023.

*Note the extension from the original deadline of September 2.

You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs

CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Even though it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more!

9/8 Board of Education Meeting Recap

CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, September 8 at CCSD93's District Office. The following occurred at the meeting.

• There was a Board Salute to publicly recognize and thank Keith Briggs for his 12 years of service on the CCSD93 Board of Education, including seven years as President. 
• The Board appointed Clay Elmore as its new Vice President.
• There six press policies were adopted by the Board, which you can find linked in the meeting’s agenda here.
• There was a report on the September 6 Finance Committee meeting.
• Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Julie Tobin presented highlights of CCSD93’s New Teacher Orientation, held prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.
• Mrs. Tobin also presented on school safety in CCSD93.

CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.