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5/6/2013	Board of Education - May 6 @ 7:00 pm The Board of Education met on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. This session was live streamed and a recorded copy posted to this web site. To view the session, click on the link below. Copies of agendas, minutes and videos can be found on the Board of Education “Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes” page located on this web site. Click here to view the Board of Education live streamed meeting Mon., May 6, 7 PM. (DOWN TEMPORARILY) Topics: 1) Donna Wandke, Kristin Fitzgerald, Jackie Romberg and Susan Crotty read the oath of office and were seated to the Board of Education. Romberg was voted President and Terry Fielden Vice President; 2) Edward Hospital Property Tax Refund totaling approximately $2.24 million dollars was discussed; 3) 2013 - 2014 Budget will be posted to the District web site by May 15 and delivered to the public library for community review before the June 17 budget hearing date.
4/24/2013	Adjusted School Calendar for 2012-2013 The 2012-2013 school calendar has been adjusted to reflect a change in the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL to TUESDAY, MAY 28. The change is necessary to meet state requirements for a minimum number of scheduled student attendance days. Each year when the school calendar is developed, five (5) emergency days are listed as part of the official calendar.  For additional details, click on the article headline. More...
4/23/2013	North and Central recognized as 2013 Best High Schools U.S. News & World Report collected data on more than 21,000 public high schools to create its list of the 2013 Best High Schools. Schools were ranked within each state, as well as on a national stage. Naperville North High School placed 874 in the nation and 33 in Illinois and Naperville Central High School was listed 919 in the nation and 35 in Illinois, according to U.S. News. The fact that both schools are ranked so closely shows the quality education available across the District. Schools were awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college, and other factors. Both North and Central received silver medals. The methodology to produce the rankings included reviewing test scores, state assessments and college-level coursework, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs.  Information about the methodology used by U.S. News & World Report is available online.  You can see the list of the top high schools in the state at Best Illinois High Schools.  A complete list of all U.S. high schools ranked in the report is online at 2013 Best High Schools.
3/12/2013	Summer School courses now posted Summer School Information is now posted. Busing is available for elementary level students. For information on additional summer programs when it becomes available, see the vB203 (Virtual Backpack) page.
3/12/2013	Kindergarten Enrollment Open for 2013-2014 Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year starts Monday, January 14. See the Kindergarten Enrollment 2013-2014 page for details and forms. Inscripción de Kínder de 2013-2014. Your child’s Physical, Dental and Eye Exam are NOT required at the time of enrollment.
3/10/2013	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 18 at the Public School Administration Canter, 203 W. Hillside Road, Naperville. a proposal to for the operation of a multi-district charter school called Illinois Virtual Charter School @ Fox River Valley. Click headline for details. More...
2/4/2013	Three positions filled for 2013-2014 The Board of Education has approved appointments to three key positions within the District based on the recommendations of Superintendent Dan Bridges. Filling the position of deputy superintendent is Kaine Osburn. Brad Cauffman will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer. Tarah Allen will move from assistant principal at Ann Reid Early Childhood Center to principal next year. For more details, click on headline. More...
1/31/2013	District puts forth 2014-2015 school calendar for approval Vote: Tuesday, February 19 School administration put forth a 2014-2015 academic calendar for review by the Board of Education at last Monday’s Board session. Documentation may be viewed at Draft School Calendar and 3-year Calendar Comparison. To send a comment, see video of the Board discussion or read more details, click on headline. More...
1/29/2013	Winter Weather Reminder El Distrito 203 Continúa con el Horario del Inicio Tardío de la Escuela Winter has been fairly mild, so far, but there are reports of a significant storm on the way. If winter weather procedures are put into effect, they will be announced on the District web site (www.naperville203.org) and pushed out through our Talk203 Emergency Communications system in the form of email, voicemail and text message. Details are also reported to the Emergency Closing Center (www.emergencyclosingcenter.com) and transmitted to local media outlets. Please listen carefully to any news reports. There is more than one District 203 in the state and more than one school with “Naperville” in its name.  For more detailed information, go to: http://www.naperville203.org/schools/SchoolClosings.asp
12/6/2012	Letter from the CIO now posted Be sure to read the December letter from Chief Information Officer Roger Brunelle for an update on key technology initiatives and activities across District 203, including the "Bring your own device" pilot program, District Technology leadership visits to Home & School and the rapid growth of use of the Canvas Learning Management System. More...
9/1/2012	New student enrollment Families new to District 203 may enroll their children by contacting the Centralized Enrollment Office located at the District 203 Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside Road. For an overview of District 203 enrollment, please see this site's Frequently Asked Questions regarding enrollment or review this printable document.  For additional information go to: Student Enrollment information. Para obtener más información, visite: Documentos de Residencia e Inscripción e Información More...
8/22/2012	Looking for HURRAH volunteers! Retirees or community members looking to volunteer their time in support of students can discover ways to help at the HURRAH Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, October 2, from 1-3 PM at the District 203 Administrative Center. HURRAH - Happy, Upbeat Retirees (& other) Residents Actively Helping – is a District 203 program in which retirees or other people with time during the day serve as tutors, mentors, readers and partners in our education process. Read more about this organization on the HURRAH page and get the latest news in the Summer 2012 edition of the HURRAH Times. More...
8/3/2012	District targets student learning for school improvement Mill Street School parents offered transfer choice based on AYP status report; School focuses on bridging achievement gap and improving learning for all students. Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which became law in 2002, schools are expected to meet state-set goals for average yearly progress (AYP) based on student achievement data collected by the school system. Schools as well as specific subgroups of students within each school are expected to meet AYP; if one subgroup does not, the school does not. Schools that receive Title I funding face sanctions if they do not make AYP. As a result, District 203 must offer a public school choice to Mill Street School families based on one specific category of scores that did not meet AYP. To learn more about public school choice for Mill Street School, click here.   More...
6/12/2012	Technology Department (iT203) now on Twitter! Attention teachers, students, parents, administrators and community members: the District Information Technology department now has a Twitter feed that you can follow. We will be sending tweets on various technology topics, current events, educational/industry trends and much more. We hope to provide you with information that you find useful and insightful. Sign up now to begin receiving this information at www.twitter.com and follow us @IT_203. More...
5/7/2012	Clarifying pension "penalty" payments Recent newspaper articles have highlighted the financial impact end-of-career teacher pay raises can have on school districts. The newspapers reported that Naperville CUSD 203 has paid $146,649 in pension “penalties” into the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) over the last two years for salary increases that exceeded the 6 percent cap. In fact, Districts are not charged “penalties” or “fines”, but are required to compensate the State of Illinois for amounts in excess of established limits to cover the added future pension cost to the system.  Some of the information presented through the media may have left readers with more questions than answers.  We hope to address some of those questions. Click here for more information, including a video of Chief Financial Officer Dave Zager's explanation at the Board of Education meeting on May 7, 2012. More...
4/26/2012	iT203 Spotlight: the Network Operations Group The Network Operations Group (NOG) is responsible for the security, reliability, scalability and redundancy of the District’s computer network. The group configures, supports, maintains, repairs and reports all aspects of the District’s network. Some of the key applications and equipment supported by the Network Operations Group include: switches and routers, wireless access points and controllers, virus and spam filters, virtual and physical servers, storage area networks (SANs) and core applications including Active Directory, Exchange, Office Communication Server (OCS), and the library automation system (Alexandria). See the full article to meet NOG staff members and learn about what they do. More...
4/2/2012	April is Autism Awareness Month Autism is a developmental disorder that adversely affects communication and social skills in children and adults. Recent studies indicate that 1 in every 88 children in America is diagnosed with autism and more than 1.5 million Americans live with the effects of autism spectrum disorder. It's possible to detect autism as early as 14 months of age, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that youngsters be screened for it starting at 18 months. Yet on average, U.S. children aren't diagnosed until they're about 4½ years old, according to government statistics. While there's no cure, behavioral and other therapies are thought to work best when started very young. See the full article for other details, including a list of warning signs given by the Autism Society, or contact your school staff or the District 203 Office of Pupil Services for more information. More...
3/18/2012	Parent Café this week on Common Core within IEP Pupil Services will host a Parent Café on Wednesday, March 21 on the topic "Special Education in the Era of the Common Core: New Demands in a New World." At this program, to be held at 7 PM in the Little Theater at Naperville Central High School, parents will have the opportunity to learn how the Common Core will be addressed within their child's Individual Education Program. More...
3/5/2012	iT203 Spotlight: User Support and Audio Visual/Media Support Teams Who are the Support Analysts? The role of the Support Analyst is to provide stellar service to the students and staff of District 203. They provide this service by maintaining approximately 7,300 workstations, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. Their work includes troubleshooting hardware and software issues, reimaging computers, installing hardware and software and repairs. Who Are the Audio Visual/Media Analysts? The role of the Audio Visual/Media Analyst is to provide stellar service to District staff and students by maintaining approximately 1,250 Data Projectors, 766 Smartboards, 496 Visual Presenters and other AV devices. This support includes installing equipment, troubleshooting, repairing and cleaning. Ask any teacher, staff member or administrator and they will tell you how valuable their SA and AV analysts are to both teachers and students. Each of these analysts has a unique skill set and is a valued asset to their buildings and District 203. Click here for the full article including a listing of SAs, AV analysts and their respective buildings. More...
12/21/2011	Capacity study goes before Board of Education During the Monday, December 19 meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Mitrovich and the Enrollment Capacity Study (ECS) committee presented their findings concerning the boundary realignment process taking place in the district. ECS committee members Karen Lindflott and Tom McGee discussed the group’s review process and their observations. Comments to the Board included the following. 1. The final plan should result in the least amount of disruption possible to the students. 2.  Preserving neighborhoods is important, and local input is what provides the understanding of how neighborhoods function. 3. Students who currently walk to their schools should remain walkers. The ability to walk to school is a positive aspect of our community. 4. Optimize transportation to produce the best routes for the students, with consideration paid to traffic patterns/conditions in the city. 5. Transportation and operational financial costs associated with the transition would be gathered and presented to the ECS committee for review as part of the proposal process. 6. Extend the decision timetable to allow for a well-thought out plan to be developed then reviewed by the ECS committee that will serve the long-term needs of the district. 7. Expand the committee to include all school representation. 8. Schedule public forums to both share and gather the most information possible. The number of meetings would be dependent on the amount of time granted for review. The ECS group asked the Board for verification that the committee was on track with their conclusions thus far.   BOARD RESPONSE   The Board of Education verbalized their support for the points made and commended the group for their diligence throughout the process. The Board asked that the ECS group focus on the following criteria when determining the viability of any proposal as their top considerations: 1. The proposal should meet the District’s need to balance enrollments based on current and projected needs and provide for the best utilization of facilities for the long-term. 2. Impact on students should be kept to a minimum; keeping neighborhoods intact reduces impact. 3. If walkers remain walkers and the focus is placed on preserving neighborhoods, transportation optimizations should be an outcome. The committee agreed these guidelines support the work they were already doing and the conclusions they had reached through their own investigation and discussion process. The expanded ECS Committee is scheduled to begin the next phase of the process on Wednesday, January 11 when new maps will be presented to the group for review.  More...
12/19/2011	iT203 Spotlight: Who are the TISs? 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. More...
12/7/2011	UPDATE: Capacity Study Group makes recommendations The most timely information can be found on the Demographics and Capacity web page. Link located to right of this article. The Enrollment Capacity Study Group (ECS) met on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to view and discuss the latest neighborhood realignment supposals.  After an extensive review of the elementary map, the committee felt that critical concerns were still present and could not be resolved under the current timetable. It is with the full consent of the committee that the following recommendations be made to the Board of Education on Monday, December 19: Extend the timetable so a viable plan that meets the needs of our District can be developed Expand the process to include representatives from all schools Review the priorities that were identified early in the process to determine if they accurately represent the long-term goals of our District Address  enrollment issues at Mill and Beebe schools prior to the 2012-2013 academic year The District would like to thank the ECS members for their commitment to this process. Their passion represents this community well.  The names of the current Enrollment Capacity Study Group committee have been posted to the web site.  We hope you take the time to thank them for the work they have done thus far and their continuing commitment. _______________________________________________ Esta noche, el Grupo de Estudios Sobre la Capacidad de Inscripción (ECS) se reunieron para revisar y discutir las últimas propuestas. Después de una extensa revisión del mapa preliminar, el comité estimó que los problemas críticos todavía estaban presentes y no se pueden resolver mediante el calendario actual.   Con el consentimiento pleno de la comisión, las siguientes recomendaciones deben ser sometidas a la Junta de Educación para el lunes, 19 de diciembre: Ampliar el calendario para qué un plan viable se pueda desarrollar para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestro Distrito Ampliar el proceso para incluir a representantes de todas las escuelas Revisar las prioridades que se identificaron al inicio del proceso para determinar si representan con precisión los objetivos de nuestro Distrito a largo plazo Abordar las cuestiones de la inscripción en las escuelas Mill Street y  Beebe antes del año académico 2012-2013 Me gustaría dar las gracias a los miembros de ECS por su dedicación y esfuerzo a este proceso. Su pasión representa muy bien a esta comunidad. Los nombres del comité actual del Grupo de Estudios Sobre la Capacidad de Inscripción han sido publicados en el sitio web. Espero que se tomen el tiempo para darles las gracias por el trabajo que han logrado hasta ahora y su dedicación continua a este esfuerzo.
11/17/2011	Infinite Campus Parent Portal gets updates New features available to parents through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal allows the user to add/update their current demographic information such as phone numbers (cell, work, other), email address, and emergency contact(s).  With the exception of email address revisions which are saved immediately to the system, changes made via the Campus Portal are not in real-time but final after review by Centralized Enrollment staff. You will receive a confirmation message in your Portal Inbox after they have been approved. Revisions to a home address can only be made by contacting Centralized Enrollment directly at 630-420-6300.  An updated Parent Portal Users Guide is now posted on the District’s website. This document is available on the Communications Systems page. More...
11/1/2011	iT203 Spotlight: Student Email – Microsoft Live@Edu At the beginning of this school year, students at Naperville Central and Naperville North were provided a new tool to enhance communication and collaboration with each other and their teachers. After a successful pilot last spring, District 203 staff utilized the Microsoft Live@edu solution to provide nearly 6,000 email accounts to students at both schools. One of the many advantages of the Live@edu solution is cost. Microsoft’s product is free to K-12 school districts across the country. One other advantage of the Live@edu solution is a 25GB skydrive (cloud storage) for each student. This allows for easy transfer of files between home and school. For more information about the Live@edu product, visit Microsoft’s website here. Students who had the opportunity to participate in the pilot last spring had the following to say about their experience: It makes projects so much easier. It makes communicating with students and teachers easy. It is much easier to communicate with the teacher in and outside of school and working on projects with other students. It is a very useful tool in a very technologically advanced world. It keeps students up to date at school and at home. It creates a much better way to communicate! The online storage skydrive is great! District 203 acknowledges there are many forms of communication utilized by today’s students. Providing a low-cost email solution to our students is simply another vehicle that allows for real-time and efficient communication and collaboration. More...
10/21/2011	OfficeMax recognizes first Teacher Innovator of the year OfficeMax, in partnership with Naperville District 203, is again honoring innovative educators who encourage creativity, innovation and excellence in the classroom through the Teacher Innovator Program.  The first Teacher Innovator of the 2011-2012 year is Mark Williams, an automotive instructor in the Career and Technology Education Department at Naperville North High School. Williams partnered with a retired Mechanical Engineering College professor to procure an electric car, E-Dart. This $140,000 grant (including electric power train and every item to make an electric car but the body) was given to Naperville North by Chrysler last year. Mark is determined to have state-of-the-art equipment in his classroom, but it is what he does to help the students make connections between the curriculum and real world applications that makes the difference for his students.  He was nominated for this award by Lisa Martyn whose son Alex is a student in the program.  Teacher Innovator Awards are presented each month from October through April.  Learn more about this teacher and the OfficeMax Teacher Innovator Award at OfficeMax Award Recipients. More...
10/1/2011	iT203 Spotlight: Show Me the Data - Meet Your iT203 Data Team The iT203 Data Team is responsible for implementing, supporting and integrating District enterprise applications and database systems. Systems included are: Student Information system (Infinite Campus and Portal), Finance and HR systems, Special Education system, Transportation system and SharePoint. Click here to meet Data Team members John Good, Pat Johnson, Kim Musto, Tracy Oliver and Ken Wilson. For more information about the applications supported by the iT203 Data Team visit the IT Applications page. More...
9/15/2011	District educator finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year As a language arts and social science teacher to sixth-graders at Lincoln Junior High School, Josh Stumpenhorst embraces technology as a tool for more effective learning. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced nine finalists for the 2011-12 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Among them is Naperville Community Unit School District educator Josh Stumpenhorst. Approximately 175 nominations were reviewed this year. The 2011-12 Illinois Teacher of the Year will be announced during the Those Who Excel banquet Oct. 22, 2011. The Teacher of the Year will represent Illinois at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., and in the Council of Chief State School Officers’ National Teacher of the Year Program. To read more about this story, click on the headline. More...
9/14/2011	Thirty-one students named National Merit semifinalists The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has released the names of 31 Naperville Community Unit School District 203 students who are semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship program. These seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $34 million. The 31 students from District 203 receiving this honor are: David Birkenheier, Evan Bruns, Grace Deetjen, Rachel Foster, Edward Hu, Ellen Hunt, Sung Jang, Max Kimmet, Chetan Kumar, Donald Lei, Shaza Loutfi, James Mansfield, Samuel Mather, Sarah McGriff, Killian McNeill, Emily Riederer, Janine Romy, Eric Spieglan, Emily Su, Clayton Sutherland, Jeremy Tang, Nathaniel Verhaaren, Justine Vonarb, Nicholas Wolf, Christine Wu, Hanting Xu, Cassidy Yang, Lydia Yiu, Eric Zhang, Zheqi Zhu and Olivia Zhu. For more information, click on the headline. More...
9/13/2011	Allergy suffers may be feeling greater effects due to mold counts Due to this year’s heavy accumulations of rain, and the recent warmer temperatures, this allergy season has seen a tremendous increase in both ragweed and mold spore production. District 203’s air quality manager says that the symptoms being felt by allergy sufferers may be more profound than in previous years. As the fall season progresses and the leaves begin to fall, the airborne mold count may continue to rise. Anyone with breathing concerns should consult with a medical professional. More...
9/11/2011	ACT scores more than double state average on college readiness With a 53 percent college readiness score, District 203 students more than double the state average of 23 percent and continue their 5 year stand above the 50 percent mark.   Naperville Community Unit School District 203 results on newly released ACT scores show that 53 percent of graduates from the class of 2011 met the four key benchmarks that purportedly show readiness for success in the first year of college compared to a national average of 25 percent. Naperville District 203 students have achieved 50 percent or better for the last five years. College readiness based on the ACT score refers to the number of students who are likely to achieve a B grade or higher on all four of the key measurement areas in comparable college-credit courses. District 203 composite scores have remained consistently at or above the 25.0 mark for the last five years. The Class of 2011 showed a .4 increase over the previous two years with a 25.4 average composite score for the 1,383 students who took the test. The state average is 20.9. For more information, click on the headline. More...

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