Board Briefs August 2023
August 25,, 2023
Teachers Learn and Grow Through Summer Programs
Summer is a time to recharge and refresh, and for more than 75% of our teaching staff, that means learning and collaborating with colleagues.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kris Raitzer reported that 140 staff members attended at least one of the 31 professional development sessions offered this summer in the district. District 28’s professional development topics are developed based on teacher feedback. Nearly all of the sessions are led by teacher colleagues. There were sessions focusing on literacy, math, and science instructional practices; technology, social emotional learning, CPR and on the future of education.
Sarah Church-Tisser is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and she will work full-time across all schools to help students regulate behaviors that are disruptive to their learning. She will support teachers in developing and implementing strategies that target student behaviors. She will also support professional development for certified staff and instructional assistants.
Nicole Dominguez is a new Social Worker and Liaison for Family and Community Outreach. She will work with the families of students in the district’s four special education Foundational classes. In this role, Ms. Dominguez will work directly with students and help secure partnerships with community resources to support student and family needs.
Summer Work & Building Projects Completed
Building improvements and maintenance projects are also in full swing in the summer months. Projects completed this year include:
Air conditioning unit replacement for the Greenbriar auditorium
Elevator replacement at Northbrook Junior High School (NBJH)
Gymnasium improvements at NBJH including wall graphics & new lighting
Terrazzo floor repair at NBJH
Keycard access installation at NBJH and Meadowbrook School
Renovations at the District Office
Concrete repairs throughout the district
Two projects will be completed this fall. Repairs to the support beam in the Northbrook Junior High gym are required before the new divider can be installed, replacing the original heavy wooden dividing wall that was removed. The installation of a fence around the perimeter of Westmoor School playground is delayed until the fencing material arrives.
