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Elementary Student Satisfaction Survey results, enroll in CCSD93's preschool, 1/27 Board of Education meeting preview & more!
1/21/22
In This Issue
Elementary Student Satisfaction Survey
Court Ruling Not Expected to Impact CCSD93
Join CCSD93's Preschool for 2022-23
Free Parent Presentations on 1/26, 2/2 & 2/8
Vaccination & Booster Clinic on 1/22
1/27 BOE Mtg. Preview
CCSD93 strives to maximize the academic, social & emotional potential of each student.
Dear Friend of CCSD93,
Messages From
Superintendent Hill:
As you know, each year in December we check the pulse of our parents, students and staff members with CCSD93’s Satisfaction Survey. Respondents answer questions and provide 10-scale ratings across a wide range of categories encompassed in the educational experience. The resulting data is examined district-wide and at the school level and compared with previous years to measure successes and guide improvement. This helps us understand what is working well within the district and better target where to focus efforts for improvement to provide the very best education to the children of our community.
I'll highlight the results of the 2021-22 Satisfaction Survey here over the next few weeks. Today I begin with our elementary students. All students in grades 3-5 are given the survey (the questions are a bit too sophisticated for our K-2 population). Our young learners usually provide generally positive feedback, and this year was no different. As indicated in this summary image, with the exception of the School Bus score, average elementary student ratings for the key areas we track came in between "Excellent" and the higher end of "Good." With a confidence level of 99% and a margin of error of 2%, the data should very accurately reflect the feelings of our elementary school student population.
Comparing across school years, we do not see significant changes in elementary student overall attitudes in any given category between this year and last, or even between this year and two years ago when students were surveyed just prior to being impacted by the pandemic. This speaks to our young students’ resiliency and ability to overcome obstacles
Still, within responses to individual questions, we uncover strengths and areas for improvement. For example, we observe that 29% more elementary students identify as participating in clubs, sports or other activities outside of school this year than last, and 10% more acknowledge that students at their school help each other with work. While the state of the pandemic certainly impacts these answers, the gains are cause for celebration.
On the other hand, for instance, we observe that 15% more elementary students this year than last have identified that gossip is a serious problem at their school, and this is certainly an example of an opportunity for improvement.
District administrators use all of the data to inform a wide range of decisions. Principals and school Building Leadership Teams (BLTs) utilize their school's data as they develop yearly School Improvement Plans, and principals create separate action plans to spur improvement even further. Using the data to improve is exactly why we perform the Satisfaction Survey each year, and why we are grateful for each parent, student, and staff member for taking the time to give us feedback. We also acknowledge that these are average scores and do not speak for each individual student, and we continue to work to support students and families as best we can moving forward.
Find out more about the Satisfaction Survey by visiting www.ccsd93.com/satisfaction, where you can also compare school and district-wide data across years. In the coming weeks you’ll find this year’s individual school data added to the webpage and to school websites. Next week, I’ll review middle school student data here.
Pending Court Ruling on Mitigation Strategies Not Expected to Impact CCSD93
Recently, two lawsuits were brought against approximately 145 of Illinois’ school districts challenging the Governor’s executive orders that require masks for all students, staff members and visitors as well as mandatory vaccines or COVID-19 testing for school employees. A court ruling on the matter is expected next week.
CCSD93 was not named in either lawsuit, and for this reason, we do not anticipate that the ruling will impact CCSD93 students or staff. The original executive orders requiring masks in school and mandatory vaccination or testing for school employees remain in effect for CCSD93 schools. We will continue to keep you apprised of this situation if it does affect our community.
Please review the information below for more of the latest from CCSD93, and enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
Join CCSD93's Preschool for 2022-23!
If you're in need of a preschool for your child for next school year, look no further than CCSD93's award-winning Early Childhood Center (ECC)! The ECC provides a play-based environment that helps students of all backgrounds develop independent thought, problem solving, a sense of self worth, and successful group interactions in a safe and nurturing space designed just for 3- and 4-year-olds.
While we held the official Preschool Registration last night, spaces may still be available to interested community members with children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2022. Visit www.ccsd93.com/preschool for more information and to begin the registration process by completing an online form. Form submissions are processed on a first-submitted, first-served basis. Completing the form does not guarantee you a preschool placement, and we anticipate that a waitlist will develop.
If you know someone who may be interested, please FORWARD this email to them. For more details on all of the amazing ways CCSD93's ECC prepares preschool students for kindergarten and beyond, view the video below, which was filmed prior to the pandemic.
Attend Free Online Parent Presentations from Glenbard Parent Series
Glenbard Parent Series provides terrific, free programming for today's parents. You're invited to attend any of these upcoming parent programs virtually. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more!
Free Vaccination & Booster Clinic on 1/22
Clínica gratuita de vacunación y refuerzo el 22/1
The DuPage Health Coalition is offering a free vaccine and booster event tomorrow, Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All eligible community members are invited to attend. Review the following information for location, eligibility and more.
1/27 Board of Education Meeting Preview
CCSD93’s next Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 27 at Cloverdale Elementary School, 1182 Merbach Drive in Carol Stream. Prior to the meeting, at 6:45 p.m., Board member Sonal Amin will hold a Board Listening Post, which is a time when community members are welcome to stop in and speak face-to-face with a Board member. All community members are invited to attend the meeting. The following are among the agenda items.
- Cloverdale administrators will present a video featuring students and staff highlighting how the school has creatively supported students with clubs and activities throughout the pandemic.
- There will be a Board Salute to the winners of the CCSD93 Seasonal Card Contest from each elementary and middle school.
- Members of CCSD93’s Middle School Schedule Committee will provide an update on the new middle school schedule, which was implemented this year.
- The 2022-23 School Calendar will be recommended for approval by the Board.
- The Board will vote on the approval of CCSD93's Budget Calendar for 2022-23.
- The Board will vote to approve the Board of Education and Finance Committee meeting dates for the 2022-23 school year.
- Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Benedetti will provide a presentation on the district’s allocation and recommended use of Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.
- Mr. Benedetti will provide a presentation on the Tax Levy Process.
- The Board will vote on the approval of the sale of MacBook computers to graduating 8th grade students.
- Superintendent Hill will facilitate a discussion regarding CCSD93’s district-wide professional development.
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