DISTRICT DIALOGUE
About DISTRICT DIALOGUE – COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS….CHARTING OUR COURSE
Hundreds of parents and residents are participating in DISTRICT DIALOGUE (Community Conversations-Charting our Course). Throughout the year-long the DISTRICT DIALOGUE program community participants are studying and providing feedback on topics such as curriculum, finances, communications, technology, staffing, and safety and security. At each meeting, participants learn the facts about each topic and then search out possible solutions. Ultimately, DISTRICT DIALOGUE participants will utilize the data they compile to develop a comprehensive, long-range plan for the District and a list of recommendations to present to the Board of Education .
The entire community is welcome and encouraged to participate. More information is available by calling 630-257-2286 ext. 2007 or 2700 or e-mailing dialogue@sd113a.org
DISTRICT DIALOGUE Charge Statement
In District 113A, educators, parents, students and community members share the responsibility to create a safe, supportive and enjoyable learning environment.
All students will be challenged to grow academically, physically, socially and emotionally to become learners for life as well as productive and responsible citizens.
This shall be achieved through visionary leadership, innovation and sound management and effective utilization of our talents and resources.
Community Involvement in Accomplishing Our Mission:
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education recognizes that this mission cannot be fully achieved without a comprehensive plan for improving the overall performance of the District. The Board further recognizes that community collaboration is a critical component of the District mission statement and successful development and implementation of this plan requires extensive community involvement and participation.
Therefore, in order to:
Build an ongoing process for strengthening communication and collaborative efforts with the community;
Assist the Board in hearing and understanding the District 113A community’s educational beliefs, aspirations, desires and priorities;
Provide a basis for reaching conclusions on issues concerning academic programming and resource allocation;
Involve the community in planning for the future of Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A;
Obtain relevant perspectives that build upon, expand and enhance the previous planning initiatives by the District; and
Define priorities and steps to determine the future health and welfare of the District.
Public Engagement Charge:
The Board of Education hereby authorizes the formation of a broad-based coalition of community members and staff. The charge to this group is to make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding a comprehensive plan for improving the performance of the District. To accomplish this goal, the group should determine:
Current, accurate and consistent information that reflects the broad base of community perceptions and priorities;
An understanding of the role, objectives, accomplishments and needs of the District;
Long term goals for the District in terms of student achievement, staff development, academic programs, demographics, resources, finances, facilities and other educational performance criteria;
What steps need to be taken to accomplish those goals in terms of facilities, resources, programs and operations; and
What steps should be taken to establish a long-term meaningful and ongoing two-way communication process with the community.
Recommendations to the Board:
Upon completion of this process, this group should make recommendations (by no later than December, 2008) to the Board regarding:
A comprehensive plan for improving the overall performance of Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A;
Steps to be taken to implement that plan; and
Development of an ongoing model for District-Community collaboration and communication.
Communication Linkages:
All proceedings of this process will adhere to the Open Meetings Act and School Code.
Minutes of Meetings will be distributed to all members and posted on the District’s web page.
Reports, research and other data used by the committee of process will be made available in hard copy or on the District web page.
A report from the leadership of the committee will be made at each regular Board of Education meeting.
DISTRICT DIALOGUE Meeting Presentations and Materials
District Dialogue Meeting #1: March 25, 2008 – Old Quarry Cafetorium/Gym
Topic: State of the District
• DD Agenda - Meeting 1 -State of the District
• DD Power Point Presentation - Meeting 1 - March 25, 2008 - State of the District
• DD Executive Summary - Meeting 1 - March 25, 2008 - State of the District
District Dialogue #1 Launch Flyer
D District Dialogue Meeting #2: April 30, 2008 - Old Quarry Cafetorium/Gym
Topic: Student Achievement
D DD Agenda - Meeting 2 - Student Achievement
DD Power Point Presentation - Meeting 2 - April 30, 2008 - Student Achievement
DD Executive Summary - Meeting 2 - April 30, 2008 - Student Achievement
District Dialogue Meeting #2 Flyer
District Dialogue Meeting #3: May 28, 2008 - Old Quarry Cafetorium/Gym
Topic: Demographics/Enrollment Projections/Staffing/Finance
Board of Education Approved – June, 2007
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