3/24/23


In This Issue


Introducing CCSD93's Next Strategic Plan!


Unified Basketball Tournament a Success


8th Grade Math Competition


No School for Spring Break 3/27-3/31


8th Graders Invited to Purchase MacBooks


Attend Free Parent Programs


3/23 BOE Meeting Recap


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

Dear Friend of CCSD93,

Messages From

Superintendent Hill:

As we head into spring break before the final eight weeks of school, I’m thrilled to take this opportunity to look toward next school year and share with you CCSD93’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which will guide the district for the next five school years through 2027-2028.


This next Strategic Plan represents the will of the community. All parents, staff members, community members and middle school students were invited in the fall and winter of 2022 to provide feedback on their desired direction for the district through online or telephonic surveys. In total, more than 2,400 stakeholders took the opportunity to share meaningful input on the current state of the district and priorities for the future. CCSD93’s Senior Leadership Team, School Board President Scott Stone and Vice President Clay Elmore then utilized these responses with guidance from school strategic planning experts Hazard, Young, Attea, Associates (HYA) to develop the 2023-28 Strategic Plan in alignment with CCSD93’s Portrait of a Graduate. It was previewed to the District Leadership Team, which staff, parents and administrators from each school are asked to participate in, in December and then approved by the Board of Education on January 12, 2023. 


It provides every member of CCSD93, including the Board of Education, the direction needed over an extended period of time to organize expertise, systems and resources to achieve the district’s mission and realize its vision for students. It defines what the district believes (core values), what is important for the district to achieve (strategic priorities) and the way to achieve them (objectives). It also includes the basic measures (key performance indicators) used to assess progress over time. The plan will help ensure efficient and effective use of the valuable resources the community provides our district. 


If you’re familiar with our current 2018-23 Strategic Plan, you’ll notice that this iteration is far more streamlined. This was done intentionally to engender an even greater focus on its elements, all of which are geared toward creating the very best outcomes for our students. It was also purposefully designed to be understandable by all within the community, and we have avoided using jargon that only educators would be familiar with when possible. Please review it here!


Mission Statement

A mission statement describes the essential purpose of an organization. We reviewed and analyzed the current mission statement and found that it still encompasses just what the community wants for our students. 


CCSD93's mission remains: Maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.

 

Tagline

A tagline is a brief, memorable, repeatable phrase that succinctly and clearly communicates what an organization does that makes it unique. Our most current strategic plan does not have a tagline, but I’m proud to share 


CCSD93's new tagline is: Maximize the potential.

 

Vision Statement

A vision statement describes what an organization wishes to accomplish. As you know, prior to developing the 2023-28 Strategic Plan, CCSD93’s strategic planning partners at HYA hosted interviews, focus groups and community forums with more than 100 community members, parents, students, staff and administrators. Throughout this process, participants provided in-depth insights into the values, knowledge, skills and work habits that CCSD93 8th graders must have by graduation, and then CCSD93 senior leaders worked to organize this feedback into a Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate.


The following Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate image serves as CCSD93’s vision statement. It articulates the qualities CCSD93’s community wishes for it to instill in students by 8th grade in the voice of the student.

Core Values

Core values are traits or qualities that represent an organization's deeply held beliefs and fundamental driving forces. They are what’s most important to an organization.


CCSD93's core values are:

  • Students are at the heart of all we do.
  • All students can learn, grow and meet high expectations.
  • Educators working collaboratively, using data, make an impact.
  • Shared leadership and responsibility are essential. 
  • Strong, respectful and supportive relationships lead to success.


Strategic Priorities & Objectives

Strategic priorities are broad statements about what an organization wishes to achieve, and objectives describe ways to achieve them. 


CCSD93's three strategic priorities are bolded below, with corresponding strategic priority descriptive statements under each and objectives bulleted below.

Student Success

To fulfill our Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate, we inspire each student to grow academically, socially and emotionally through evidence-based practices.

  • Maximize the academic growth of each student to ensure mastery of essential skills and content
  • Support student social and emotional well-being to enhance learning
  • Provide all students a variety of pathways to identify and explore their passion and purpose
  • Empower students to take ownership of their learning
  • Promote inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives

Engaged Employees

Create and support a workforce that is inspired and engaged to fulfill the Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate, demonstrate the district’s values, and meet the objectives of the Strategic Plan.

  • Attract, develop, retain and recognize high-quality staff who embody CCSD93 values to serve the diverse needs of all students 
  • Engage staff and student voices to ensure appropriate collaboration in decision-making and collective responsibility of the culture and climate of our schools and classrooms
  • Ensure staff uphold high expectations for all students 
  • Utilize systems of collaboration surrounding data analysis to ensure sound decision making resulting in evidence-based practices
  • Assist all staff to continuously grow and improve in their professional practices
  • Represent the diversity of the student population in the teaching staff and administration

Operational Excellence

Responsibly manage resources to support the vision for students set forth by the Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate in alignment with strategic priorities. 

  • Maintain safe schools for all students, staff and visitors
  • Leverage resources effectively to ensure financial sustainability
  • Invest in infrastructure that supports learning 
  • Uphold sustainable and responsible environmental practices
  • Produce ongoing strategic communications


Key Performance Indicators 

Key performance indicators measure the progress toward achieving the strategic priorities and objectives. We worked with ECRA, CCSD93’s student achievement data analysts, to identify the key performance indicators linked below. While each school and the district will monitor additional data points aligned to school improvement plans, departmental plans and more, these key performance indicators will be tracked publicly on a district level Strategic Dashboard and updated annually for the community to see. Data disaggregated by building, grade level, and/or student groups will be reviewed by CCSD93’s educators, as appropriate. You are invited to click on the document linked here to review the key performance indicators, which will be explained in more detail at the onset of the 2023-24 school year.


You’ll start to see more of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan in the coming months. It will be included in our next Community Connections mailer sent to every address in our district’s boundaries and posted online. At the start of next school year, you’ll find updated signage and literature throughout CCSD93’s schools and our District Office as we work to remain focused on its components. I’m excited for how this Strategic Plan will help CCSD93 to best serve our students, families and community.

D93's Inclusive Basketball Tournament Provides Unique Competitive Opportunities

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Inclusive Basketball Tournament at Jay Stream last weekend. What an amazing opportunity for students with disabilities to partner with students without while focusing on sportsmanship, camaraderie, teamwork, game skills and competition. I heard from several staff members and parents who shared what an uplifting and meaningful experience it was for them and for students.


This is a program that our entire community should be especially proud of. To find out more, watch this video from when it was referred to as Unified Sports.

8th Graders Put Skills to the Test in Glenbard Feeder Math Competition

Earlier this month, 8th graders from Stratford and Jay Stream competed in the Glenbard District 87 Feeder School Math Competition at Glenbard West High School. 


Congratulations to Mia, Aiden, Sophia, Anthony, Jack, Irmuun, Max, Veenit, Aaryan and Hamza from Stratford and to Abby, Grace, Colton, Naisha, Julia, Engwari, Elisabeth, Akul, Aubrey and Maddie from Jay Stream!

No School 3/27-3/31 for Spring Break

As a reminder, there will be no school next week, March 27-31, 2023, as CCSD93 will be on spring break. School will resume Monday, April 3.


Please review the following for more information from CCSD93 and have a wonderful weekend!


Sincerely,


Dr. David H. Hill

Superintendent of Schools

CCSD93

8th Graders Invited to Purchase MacBooks

As a reminder, families of 8th grade students are invited to purchase their 8th grader’s MacBook. One-time payments and payment plans are available. This offer is only open to 8th graders.


Visit www.ccsd93.com/8thGradeMac for more.

Para español, haga clic aquí: www.ccsd93.com/grado8mac.

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.

3/23 Board of Education Meeting Recap

CCSD93's most recent Board of Education meeting was held March 23, 2023. The following occurred at the meeting.

  • Students from each grade level at Carol Stream Elementary School hosted interactive activity stations to share what makes their school unique with Board members.
  • There was a report from the March 21, 2023 Finance Committee meeting.
  • The Board voted to approve the amendment and extension of the Superintendent Contract for Dr. Hill. 
  • The Board reviewed a list of informational presentation topics for 2023-24.
  • The Board reviewed the schedule of next year’s Board meetings to take place at schools and their corresponding listening post host assignments for next school year. 
  • Dr. Hill reviewed the progress that has been made on the 2022-24 Board of Education Goals.
  • Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning & Innovation Jonathan Zimmermann provided the Board with an update on the social studies curriculums recommended by a committee of CCSD93 educators for the elementary and middle school levels. The Board voted to approve the elementary curriciulum and extend and expand the pilot of the middle school curriculum, per the committee's recommendation.
  • There was a presentation on a proposed CCSD93 Newcomer Program, which will help address the needs of CCSD93 students entering U.S. schools for the first time. It included the recommended hiring of two English Language liaisons, which the Board voted to approve.
  • The Board received an update on CCSD93's Employee Benefit Interest Free Loans program and voted to approve the program's continuation.
  • The Board voted to approve of a lease agreement with Apple for the 2023-24 school year.
  • The Board voted to approve the extension of its transportation services contract with First Student.
  • The Board voted to approve the extension of its food services contract with Organic Life.
  • The Board voted to approve an employee conference expense report.

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

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