Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Upcoming Board of Education Meetings April 23, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Time: 7 PM – 9 PM Location: Heritage Middle School, 6850 W. 31st St., Berwyn, IL 60402 May 28, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Time: 7 PM – 9 PM Location: Heritage Middle School, 6850 W. 31st St., Berwyn, IL 60402 June 25, 2025 Board of Education Meeting Time: 7 PM – 9 PM Location: Heritage Middle School, 6850 W. 31st St., Berwyn, IL 60402

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Board of Education A message from our Board of Education President Dear Students, Parents, Staff and Community Members, On behalf of the entire school board, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you as we embark on what promises to be an unforgettable academic journey this year. As the vibrant summer days wind down and the halls of our schools buzz with excitement, we are filled with anticipation for the incredible opportunities and growth that lie ahead. First and foremost, a heartfelt congratulations to our incredible students for their resilience and determination throughout the challenges faced over the past years. Your unwavering commitment to learning, adaptability, and unwavering spirit has truly been an inspiration to us all. We applaud your tenacity and look forward to supporting you on your continued educational path. To the parents and guardians, we extend our deepest gratitude for your tireless support throughout these unprecedented times. Your commitment to your child's education has been very important, and we recognize the immense contributions you have made toward the success of our students. Together, we shall continue to cultivate an environment that nurtures their growth, ensuring their educational milestones are met with every opportunity to thrive. To the staff and all educators we thank you for your commitment to our community and to our students. It is thanks to each of you that many of our children have succeeded and we know all will find their passion. We are grateful for each of you and encourage you to welcome all of what our students bring, the different experiences and different challenges. When those challenges arise please remember that many times you may be that child’s only light, only smile, and only caring person. We know that you will be there to guide them, encourage them and to help them embrace their challenges. We know that each of you knows how to empower each student, to help them believe in their own capabilities and develop resilience that will serve them throughout their lives. To our incredible community members, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your ongoing support. Your involvement and engagement have played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of our district. We value the close partnership between schools and the community, and we remain committed to providing an inclusive environment where collaboration and growth can flourish. As we embark on this new academic year together, let us remember that success is not just about the destination but also the journey. Alongside the pursuit of knowledge, we encourage our students to explore their passions, embrace diversity, and engage in meaningful extracurricular activities that will foster personal growth and build lasting friendships. In closing, our school board is enthusiastic about the unique opportunities awaiting each student in the year ahead. Together, let us create an environment that celebrates ingenuity, fosters curiosity, and nurtures the well-being of every child. We stand united in our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for everyone. Wishing you all a transformative and successful year as we embark on this incredible academic journey together! Sincerely, Elizabeth O. Jiménez Berwyn South school District 100 Board President Home Superintendent Board Members Agendas, Minutes and Recordings Board Policy Manual

Board of Education Goals Board of Education Goals Goal 1: All students will be college and career ready by preparing them with 21st century skills Objective 1.1 - Utilize data continuously and rigorously to inform practice at the district, school, classroom, and individual child levels Objective 1.2 - Deliver a relevant and challenging curriculum Objective 1.3 - Offer high-quality, differentiated instruction for every child Goal 2: Recruit, Support, and Retain High-Quality Staff Objective 2.1 - Attract, recruit, and hire highly qualified personnel Objective 2.2 - Motivate and retain high-performing employees Objective 2.3 - Provide high-quality professional development, training, and coaching that supports effective leaders and teachers Goal 3: Create collaborative Family and Community Partnerships Objective 3.1 - Establish a foundation of solid parent and community partnerships by implementing two-way communication practices. Objective 3.2 - Build strong relationships with the Berwyn community, including residents, businesses, and civic leaders Objective 3.3 - Strengthen partnerships with parents and provide multiple avenues for meaningful parent engagement and communication at both school and district levels Goal 4: Provide a Caring, Safe, and Healthy Environment that Supports the Development of the Whole Child Objective 4.1 - Implement policies that support student health, nutrition, and physical activity Objective 4.2 - Provide research based interventions and supports that foster positive behavior, social-emotional development, and a collaborative school environment Goal 5: Efficient and Effective Management of Resources Objective 5.1 - Manage district resources efficiently and effectively to promote student achievement Adopted by the Board of Education on September 24, 2014. Home Superintendent Board Members Board Goals Agendas and Minutes Board Policy Manual Meetings Dates & Recordings

Language Acquisition Language Acquisition Welcome to the Department of Language Acquisition As the department director, I am here to answer any question you may have regarding our language programs. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning more about what our programs offer. Bienvenido al Departamento de Adquisición de Lenguaje Como directora del departamento estoy aquí para responder a cualquier pregunta que tenga acerca de nuestros programas de lenguaje. Siéntase libre de ponerse en contacto conmigo si usted está interesado en aprender más sobre lo que ofrecen nuestros programas. Jeanette Briseño Director of Language Acquisition Directora de Adquisición de Lenguaje 708-303-4021 jbriseno@bsd100.org Theresa Adelphia Biliteracy Coordinator 708.303.4045 tadelphia@bsd100.org Christina Diaz Biliteracy Coach 708.303.4043 cdiaz@bsd100.org Maribel Galvéz Biliteracy Coach mgalvez@bsd100.org Ivonne Weber Administrative Assistant 708.303.4026 iweber@bsd100.org VISION Students in the department of language acquisition will become bilingual, bi-literate, bicultural, and be high academic achievers by the time they graduate from 8th grade. OUR MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the language services department is to empower and instill pride in children’s bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural identity in order for them to be successful global citizens who will be college and career ready. We commit to redefining bilingual education through the use of an additive model that includes the integration of effective biliteracy and bicultural practices that embrace the whole child. VISIÓN Los estudiantes en el departamento de adquisición del idioma se convertirán en estudiantes bilingües, biliterales, biculturales y tendrán alto rendimiento académico cuando se gradúen del 8vo grado. NUESTRA MISION La misión del departamento de servicios de idiomas es capacitar e inculcar orgullo en el bilingüismo y la iliteraria de los niños, y su identidad bicultural con el fin de que sean ciudadanos globales exitosos que estarán preparados con habilidades para funcionar en la universidad y en una carrera. Nos comprometemos a la redefinición de la educación bilingüe a través del uso de un modelo aditivo que incluye la integración de las prácticas de alfabetización bilingüe y bicultural eficaces que abarcan al niño en su totalidad. DUAL LANGUAGE INFORMATIONAL F LYER ENGLISH & SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNER INFORMATION RESOURCES ASSESSMENT BPAC DUAL LANGUAGE ALLOCATION STRUCTURE Dual Language Programming - Programación del lenguaje dual

Learning Software Links Learning Software Links BookFlix - A collection of authentic books that are marketed by Scholastic. They are provided on the digital platform in both English and Spanish. IXL - This program is utilized in the K-8 level, to support basic math and fact practice and to individualize practice for students based on the skills that need further development. Lexia - Lexia Reading Core Program provides personalized learning on fundamental literacy skills for students in grades Pre-K to 5. myON - myON is an online resource for enhanced digital text for all D100 students. This platform gives student access to over 4000, authentic, leveled text for use during independent and guided reading. PowerSchool - This is a student information system used in the classroom for attendance, grades, and other student management functions. Parent Presentation SAMR Video Parent Concerns in the Digital Age

Superintendent A Message From Our Superintendent The word "community" truly exemplifies what it means to be a student or staff member in District 100. We consider ourselves a team of educators who partner with families to live our vision of inspiring a passion for learning in every child. We believe our students deserve the very best instruction and resources and we continue to invest in curriculum and professional development that supports rigorous, engaging, and personalized learning environments for our students. I grew up in Berwyn and attended District 100 as a student. I’ve now had the pleasure of serving students and families in the South Berwyn community for more than 25 years. It’s the people who live here and work here that make it such an incredible place for students to learn, grow, and give back to their community. Dr. Mary Havis Superintendent email: mhavis@bsd100.org phone: 708-303-4033 Illinois School Report Card Dear District 100 Families, The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual School Report Card today. The Report Card shows how well schools are progressing on a wide range of educational goals and includes valuable information about school districts including academic progress, student and staff characteristics, attendance, accountability, and finances. Academic performance is based on the 2024 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA) proficiency scores for 3rd through 8th grade students. District 100’s data shows that our overall academic performance has improved since last year in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Student proficiency in ELA increased by 11%, from 24% in 2023 to 35% in 2024. In math, the district increased from 22% to 24% proficiency, and in science, overall proficiency was 50%, up 6% since last year. The growth percentile for the state is 50 in both ELA and Math. District 100 exceeded the state growth percentile in math at 54 and in ELA at 53. In other notable areas, our teacher retention remained steady at 86%, up 4% since 2022, and our percent of adequacy for school funding is 77%, an increase of 5% over last year. Each school’s Report Card includes a summative designation, or measure of progress in academic performance and student success. The state considers multiple measures when determining which summative rating is appropriate for each school, including 2024 ELA, Math, and Science proficiency scores, growth in ELA and Math, English language learners’ progress to proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and student participation in the school climate survey. The five possible school designations are: Exemplary – Schools performing in the top 10 percent of schools statewide with no underperforming student groups. Commendable – A school that has no underperforming student groups and whose performance is not in the top 10 percent of schools statewide. Targeted – A school in which one or more student groups is performing at or below the level of the “all students” group in the lowest performing 5 percent of schools. Comprehensive – A school that is in the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools in Illinois. Intensive Support - A school that has completed a full Comprehensive Support school improvement cycle, but whose performance remains in the lowest-performing 5 percent of Title I-eligible schools statewide at the end of the four-year improvement cycle. Emerson Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Irving Elementary School, Komensky Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Freedom Middle School and Heritage Middle School received commendable designations. Piper Elementary School received a targeted designation. The areas targeted for improvement at Piper include ELA and Math growth, which account for 50% of the summative designation score, particularly for English Language Learners. The Illinois Report Card highlights our schools and district, reflecting accomplishments of our students, the talent and commitment of our staff, and the strong partnerships with our families and community. District 100 appreciates the support of our families in their students’ overall academic growth and achievement and we need your help to address one of the critical indicators of student success: chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as students absent from school, either excused or unexcused, for more than 10% of the school year. In the 2023-2024 school year, 27% of K-8 students in District 100 were chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 17 days of school. This statistic is concerning, as attendance plays a vital role in students’ academic progress and social-emotional development. It is essential that we work together as a district community to improve this important indicator this school year. Unless your child is unable to attend due to illness, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring they are present every day. We hold high expectations for all students and are seeing steady growth in our academic indicators districtwide. The Illinois report card highlights our schools and district and reflects the partnerships we have with our families and community. Please visit the Illinois Report Card website for more information on District 100 and your child’s school. We will also share the Illinois School Report Card information in a presentation at the Board of Education meeting on November 20, 2024. Sincerely, Mary Havis, Ed.D. Superintendent

Board Policies Manual & Handbook Board Policies Manual Please click on the link below to view the full Board Policies Manual Board Policy Manual Online Board Member Handbook The Berwyn South School District 100 Board of Education understands and appreciates that access to quality public education is not just a constitutional requirement, but also a moral and ethical imperative. Ensuring students have an opportunity to fully maximize their potential is the guiding principle. Accordingly, all students are entitled to a quality educational experience that prepares them to be college and career ready and inspires them to be lifelong learners. This is no easy task. It requires necessary and appropriate leadership from many levels within the organization, including building staff, principals, District 100 administration and the Board of Education. It requires a Board of Education that is both collectively and individually committed to governing as a professional oversight board. This means a dedication to the principles and practices of professional governance, a shared understanding and adherence to board policies and internal protocols, a focus on continuous improvement as an embodiment of a lifelong learner, and a willingness to model effective leadership to students, staff and the community at large. What is effective leadership? There are thousands of books on this subject but here’s a few key points when working on a board: Speak to share your vision, not to wound another Listen to understand, not respond Demonstrate the behavior you expect from others Recognize success and let it be known Motivate, inspire and empower others Take responsibility for your decisions, action or inaction Keep kids at the forefront The purpose of this handbook is to provide a document that will support new and future board members in understanding the role of the Board of Education and the policies and procedures that govern the work. A significant component of new school board member orientation is a thorough understanding of the contents of this book as well as training mandated by the State of Illinois. Education is continuously evolving, as such, updates will continually be made to ensure this handbook is current and relevant. Please click below for more information School Board Member Handbook Board Member Professional Development Please click below for more information Board Professional Development information Home Superintendent Board Members Agendas, Minutes and Recordings Board Policy Manual

McKinney-Vento McKinney-Vento Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime abode are eligible for McKinney-Vento services. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, abandoned buildings, and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services. If you think your child may qualify for McKinney-Vento services, please contact the main office at your child's school. District 100 Homeless Liaison Sarah Fies sfies@bsd100.org What is McKinney-Ven to? Rights of Homeless Students McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Students Berwyn resources

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SUMMER SCHOOL Summer School S ummer Program Administrato rs and Contact Information Summer School Principal Komensky Elementary School George Krieger email: gkrieger@bsd100.org Summer School Principal Heritage Middle School Marysol Sandoval email: msandoval@bsd100.org