On Wednesday, January 25 at the Enrollment Capacity Study committee meeting, a Draft Map #6 was introduced for review and feedback. The committee determined by consensus vote that this map should be presented to the community at-large at the public forums for additional input. While the ECS committee feels there are still options that can be explored before a final recommendation is considered, Draft MAP #6 represents a boundary reassignment plan that most closely meets the directive put before them by the Board of Education. That directive was:

The proposal developed must meet the District’s need to balance enrollments based on current and projected needs and provide for optimal utilization of facilities for the long-term.

Three criteria should be kept under consideration and drive the decisions:
1.    Create the least amount of disruption for students
2.    Preserve neighborhood communities whenever possible
3.    Maintain “walking” status for students and optimize transportation for those students who require bussing

Draft Map #6 and the supporting documentation are being complied for web posting. A TALK203 announcing that the information has been posted will be sent out no later than Friday, January 27 at 3 pm.

Comments concerning Draft Map #6 may be sent to email address capacity@naperville203.org and/or to the ECS committee member school representatives found here Email Links for School Committee Representatives. Emails are compiled and forwarded to the committee members prior to their committee meetings for inclusion in the discussion.

Public forums for review of the capacity and boundary revision plan will be held in each of the junior high schools according to the schedule listed below.  These dates have changed from the original tentative schedule because the Enrollment Capacity Study (ECS) committee requested an additional week to review the draft maps and the feedback received following the release of Draft Maps #4 and #5.

All public forums are from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. 

We understand that some dates conflict with some school’s events. Finding times when each of the junior high schools could host these forums without further delay necessitated the choice of dates. Community members can attend ANY scheduled forum. The same format will be used and information available at each meeting.

Monday, January 30 at Lincoln Junior High School
Tuesday, January 31 at Washington Junior High School
Wednesday, February 1 at Jefferson Junior High School
Thursday, February 2 at Kennedy Junior High School
Wednesday, February 8 at Madison Junior High School

The forums will include:

• A brief history of the process to date
• A presentation and explanation of Draft Map #6
• An opportunity for the public to review Draft Map #6
• A dialogue and exchange of comments/ feedback from the community

Comments from each of the five sessions will be compiled and presented to the ECS committee when they reconvene on Wednesday, February 15.

District 203 Health Services has reported several isolated whooping cough (or pertussis) cases in the last several weeks, however, there is a concern the number of ca may be increasing.

The DuPage County Health Department has issued the following fact sheets on whooping cough: (English/Spanish versions)

Pertussis (whooping cough) community fact sheet
Pertussis (whooping cough) community fact sheet Spanish

Click the headline for more details.

Technology transforms learning environments in District 203. The Instructional Technology team works with the Learning Services department to effectively integrate technology tools and resources into the curriculum. To maximize this benefit, Technology Integration Specialists (TISs), who are certified teachers, help their fellow teachers bring technology into the classroom. They also provide one-on-one assistance to individual teachers, grade level teams and content area teams in implementing the curriculum. 

There are thirteen TISs in District 203, with many supporting multiple buildings, Their role centers around seven main areas, and they are asked to provide expertise on key projects. Click here for the full article including a listing of TISs and their respective buildings.

For an update on key technology happenings across the District, see Roger Brunelle's new Letter from the Chief Information Officer.