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Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540

Monday, November 4, 2024 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Naperville School District 203 Board of Education met to discuss curriculum updates, summer school planning, and employee health benefits. The board approved a personnel report and reviewed proposals for new high school courses and the removal of existing ones for the 2025-2026 school year.

Why it matters

High school students in District 203 will see changes to course offerings starting in the 2025-2026 school year, including the addition of new subjects like AP African American Studies and Data Science, and the removal of several existing courses.

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1 Monday, November 4, 2024 Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 1. Call to Order and Motion for Closed Session Subject 1.01 Motion to go into Closed Session Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Call to Order and Motion for Closed Session Subject 1.02 Call to Order Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject 2.01 Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or legal counsel to determine its validity. Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject 2.02 Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject 2.03 Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the school board has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal or when the school board finds an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject 2.04 Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Student Disciplinary Cases. Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 3. Meeting Opening Subject 3.01 Welcome and Mission Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural Our Mission ... is to empower students to develop a learner's mindset , demonstrate adaptability , communicate effectively, think critically and become global citizens . File Attachments 3. Meeting Opening Subject 3.02 Roll Call Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Meeting Opening Subject 3.03 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Recognition Subject 4.01 Good News Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments Good News 11.04.24.pdf (732 KB) 4. Recognition Subject 4.02 IASB School Board Recognition Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 5. Public Comment Subject 5.01 Please limit comments to 3 minutes if you are speaking as an individual; 5 minutes if representing a group. Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments Public Comments 11042024.pdf (865 KB) 6. Action by Consent Subject 6.01 Adoption of Personnel Report Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Personnel BOE Memo 11.4.24 (signed).pdf (762 KB) 7. Communications Subject 7.01 Board of Education Reports Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments 7. Communications Subject 7.02 President's Report Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information File Attachments 7. Communications Subject 7.03 Superintendent/Staff/School Report Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Report File Attachments 7. Communications Subject 7.04 Academic Assessment Update Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 2024 Naperville School District Achievement and Accountability Update (002).pdf (7,600 KB) 8. Discussion without Action Subject 8.01 Summer School 2024 Review and Summer School 2025 Recommendations Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 2024 Summer School Report.pdf (1,349 KB) 2025 Summer Learning Proposal.pdf (242 KB) 2024_2025 Summer Learning Overview and Recommendations.pdf (1,159 KB) 8. Discussion without Action Subject 8.02 IASB Resolutions Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments 2024-Resolutions-Committee-Report-.pdf (4,759 KB) 8. Discussion without Action Subject 8.03 Direct Primary Care Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type File Attachments Naperville 203 Near Site Direct Primary Care FINAL.pdf (3,259 KB) 9. Discussion With Action Subject 9.01 High School Course Recommendations Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type New High School Course Recommendations and Removal STAFF CONTACT: Jayne Willard, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer Donatelli, Director of Curriculum and Instruction BACKGROUND: The high school assistant principals, Department Chairs, Learning Services, and District leaders conducted meetings to identify new high school courses aligned to college and career readiness and post secondary pathways. Tonight the administration is recommending BoE approval of AP African American Studies, PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science, PLTW Human Body Systems, PLTW Medical Interventions, Food Sustainability, Greenhouse Food Production, Composition and Reflection, and Data Science. Curriculum for these courses will be developed during the 2024-2025 school year for 2025-2026 implementation. Due to the extensive pathway visioning process that has been occurring at the high school level, administration is recommending BoE removal of Biotechnology, Aquaculture and Food Production, Food Science, and Graphics 1, 2 and 3 beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: The curriculum, resources, and professional learning will be assumed in the regular Learning Services annual operating budget. ENCLOSURES: PDF of the High School Course Recommendations and Removals - 10.21.24 File Attachments HS Course for BOE Approval_ 10.21.24.pdf (2,262 KB) High School Course Recommendations and Removal - 10.21.24.pdf (80 KB) 9. Discussion With Action Subject 9.02 IASB Resolutions Delegate Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Action File Attachments 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Upcoming Events Subject 12.01 Schedule of Events Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Information Monday November 4, 2024 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Tuesday November 5, 2024 Election Day Monday November 18, 2024 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Tuesday November 19, 2024 FOCUS 203 KJHS 7:00 pm Thursday November 21, 2024 FOCUS 203 NIU 9:00 am Wednesday-Friday November 27-29, 2024 Thanksgiving Holidays Monday December 16, 2024 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday-Tuesday December 23-31, 2024 Winter Break Wednesday-Friday January 1-3, 2025 Winter Break Tuesday January 7, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Tuesday January 14, 2025 FOCUS 203 KJHS 7:00 pm Friday January 17, 2025 FOCUS 203 TBD 9:00 am Monday January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Holiday Tuesday January 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday February 3, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday February 17, 2025 Presidents’ Day Tuesday February 18, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday March 10, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday March 24, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday-Friday March 31, 2025-April 4, 2025 Spring Vacation Monday April 7, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Wednesday April 16, 2025 NEF’s Building a Passion Breakfast The Matrix Club Monday April 21, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday May 5, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Sunday May 18, 2025 Commencement Monday May 19, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday May 26, 2025 Memorial Day Monday June 2, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Monday June 16, 2025 Board of Education Meeting PSAC 7:00 pm Thursday June 19, 2025 Juneteenth File Attachments 13. Adjournment Subject 13.01 Motion to Adjourn Meeting Nov 4, 2024 - Meeting 7:00 p.m., Closed Session 6:00 p.m. District Administration Center, West Hillside Road, 203 Naperville, IL 60540 Type Procedural File Attachments

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