Niles North and Niles West principals are providing an update on cell phone policies. Principal Felton emphasizes the importance of common language, common expectations, and communication in implementing cell phone policies.
Intergovernmental agreement to donate to Niles Township and the Niles Township Food Pantry for rent, housing, childcare, and food costs passes.
Niles West teacher D.J. Kosiba advocates for returning to a religious-conscious calendar, as it was before the 2017-2018 school year, citing the need to be culturally conscious and alignment with sender school calendars.
Board Members present: Ken Durr, Elana Jacobs, Naema Abraham, Amber Wood, Celia Stennett, Joe Nowik.
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The October Board Meeting is in session. Student representatives are currently providing updates about their respective schools.
AP Registration Updates:
-About 30% of students across D219 took an AP Exam in the 23-24 school year
-Goal to increase access to AP courses and remove barriers to taking AP exams
-Earning a 3 or better on AP Exams can save families thousands of dollars in college tuition
Proposal to continue the 4-day summer school week -- Member Nowik voices concern about the effect a more condensed week with longer hours would have on student learning, while others support a more flexible schedule that would increase enrollment and in-house staffing.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Christine Gonzales introduces an overview of summer curriculum projects, to be presented by herself, building principals, and curriculum directors.
Central: Expanding SEL by collaborating with neighboring districts, evaluating chronic absenteeism interventions.