CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY)

4 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Chair: Remy Dean Members: Walter Hood, Laytonya Sayles East St. Louis School District 189 1005 State Street East St. Louis, IL 62201 3:00 p.m. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Subject A. Roll Call Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Type Procedural The meeting will be called to order by the Committee Chair. File Attachments 2. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Subject A. Curriculum: Antionette Johnson, Executive Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Type Information, Report Curriculum Antionette Johnson, Executive Director NWEA Data Overview Growth improved across all three subjects from the annual window (Fall–Fall) to the midyear window (Fall–Winter). This suggests instructional acceleration during the first half of the year, especially notable given that winter testing often plateaus. Notably, Math demonstrated the strongest growth, indicating a significant impact of instructional focus and support in this area. While growth improved, projected proficiency remains low, especially in Math and Middle School Bands. Growth is happening, but not yet translating into grade-level proficiency at scale, especially beyond primary grades. Math percentile gains are the strongest indicator that instructional adjustments are working. Winter 2025-2026 NWEA Summary Math Reading Science Fall 2025 - Winter 2025 Growth Winter 2025 IAR Proj. Prof. Winter 2025 Pctl. Fall 2025 - Winter 2025 Growth Winter 2025 IAR Proj. Prof. Winter 2025 Pctl. Fall 2025 - Winter 2025 Growth Winter 2025 Pctl. % % % % % % % % District K 75% 73% 1st Grade 76% 69% 2nd Grade 67% 30% 34% 48% 19% 24% 3rd Grade 62% 27% 31% 45% 19% 17% 53% 19% 4th Grade 51% 5% 25% 53% 16% 21% 50% 13% 5th Grade 51% 5% 13% 60% 16% 19% 47% 12% 6th Grade 46% 6% 14% 52% 13% 15% 48% 10% 7th Grade 50% 3% 16% 52% 12% 23% 48% 19% 8th Grade 53% 6% 18% 60% 16% 37% 57% 29% All Elementary 65% 20% 46% 50% 19% 23% 51% 17% All Middle School 50% 4% 13% 56% 13% 22% 50% 17% District Totals 58% 13% 33% 53% 16% 22% 51% 17% Textbook Adoption Our textbook adoption process has officially concluded following a comprehensive and collaborative review. The textbook adoption team consisted of teachers and Academic Interventionists and was led by the Math Instructional Facilitator, ensuring classroom experience and student needs were central to the decision-making process. Elementary schools (K-4) will continue using SAVVAS enVision, providing instructional grade-level consistency and strong differentiation tools to support diverse learners. Middle schools (6-8) will transition to Amplify, which emphasizes conceptual understanding, student discourse, and embedded formative assessments to support responsive instruction and intervention. District Intervention Program The district has selected a new intervention program, IXL, following a collaborative review process that included teachers, staff, SPED specialists, School Turnaround Specialists, Director of Instructional Support and College Readiness, and Director of Student Information Systems. IXL will support student learning across multiple areas, including IAR, ACT, and ESL, providing targeted practice, real-time feedback, and data-driven insights to help close learning gaps and improve outcomes for all students. PD University This month’s sessions were held on Tuesday, January 14, 2026. We had about 70 teachers and staff in attendance. Listed below are the session titles: Districtwide AVID Site Team Meeting Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Certification – Part 3, After NWEA… Now What? Using-Exact Path Data to Set Instructional Goals NWEA MAP Fluency Data: Lessons, Small Groups, and Activities NotebookLM: Make Your Materials Talk ESL The ESL Department Meeting was held on January 15, 2026. During the meeting, we reviewed the Spanish Language Arts program in IXL, discussed the ESL professional development sessions that will be provided at the upcoming Staff Institute on February 17, 2026, and collaborated on designing an agenda for the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) to ensure meaningful engagement and communication with parents. The BPAC meeting was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Avant from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Ms. Douglas provided updates on ACCESS, IAR, and ACT assessments. Mrs. Anderson shared information regarding Chromebooks, including distribution and usage. All staff gave updates on current school programs and initiatives. Parents were thanked for their support and assistance with last year’s school programs. The meeting concluded with an open forum for questions and concerns from BPAC members. ELA: Curriculum Updates: REAL Standard Realignment and District Wide Common Formative Assessments Meetings will begin this month in regards to work with REAL standards and District common formative assessments. The ELA Instructional Facilitator will meet with teams of grade level teachers to discuss the realigned REAL standards and work with them to create district wide common formative assessments. Curriculum Adoption Previews: The next ELA textbook adoption cycle for ELA will begin in the second half of this school year. Curriculum writers from each building and grade level will be invited to preview meetings beginning this month to have initial previews of textbook series that will be considered for adoption. The teams will look at up to five publishers this year and narrow it down to three to be fully vetted in the first part of SY 26-27. The goal is to have the new curriculum material picked by January, 2027 for implementation at the start of SY 27-28. St. Clair County Young Authors Conference: The county Young Authors Conference will be held on March 11, 2026 at Westhaven Elementary in Belleville. All K-8 buildings were permitted to have at least 3 representatives for this event. . Delivered PD Events/Teacher Coaching Sessions: -PLT ELA/Social Science Cohesion Support –Lincoln Middle School -Avant GLT’s K-2: Understanding Map Fluency -PLT: ACT Prep Strategies using Progress Learning East St. Louis High School Meetings/Events/PD Attended: -St. Claire County ROE: Vocabulary For all Contents, Writing to Learn - District 189 MTSS Meeting -District 189 Data, Curriculum, CAC Meeting -Curriculum Team Meeting -Building Grade Level Team Meetings as requested - IMSE District Trainer Practicum **CIRCA Dyslexia Prep courses -ISBE Illinois Literacy Plan for Teachers Capacity Builders Session 5 Math: Textbook Presentations and Curriculum Adoption Update We extend our sincere appreciation to the teachers and committee members who dedicated significant time, expertise, and thoughtful attention to the review of potential mathematics instructional resources. Their professionalism and commitment to high-quality instruction were evident throughout this nearly year-long process. Selecting core instructional materials is a complex and impactful decision, and the depth of analysis, collaboration, and feedback provided by staff ensured that teacher voice was central to this work. After extensive review and collaboration, the district is pleased to announce the mathematics curriculum selections starting in July 2026: Kindergarten–4th Grade: enVision+ 2027 , the updated version of our current program Grades 5–8: Amplify Desmos Math Both programs strongly align with the instructional priorities embedded within the DNA Math initiative, emphasizing conceptual understanding, student discourse, problem solving, and meaningful engagement with mathematics. These selections reflect a careful balance between instructional rigor, coherence across grade levels, and practical classroom implementation. We are confident that these resources will support strong outcomes for students while providing teachers with robust tools for instruction. Math Initiative The district has begun its second round of DNA Math Content Days, continuing the focused work of strengthening instructional practice and student sense-making across all grade levels. Recent sessions for Kindergarten through 2nd grade centered on problem solving, measurement, and plane shapes, with high levels of teacher engagement and collaboration. Upcoming sessions will address division and fractions in grades 3–5, expressions, equations, functions, and algebraic reasoning in grades 6–8, and a focused sequence on expressions and patterns, equations and exponents, and key features of linear functions at the high school level. In addition to content days, a second round of Learning Labs is scheduled for February. These Learning Labs will provide teachers with opportunities to observe instruction aligned to district instructional shifts, engage in reflective dialogue, and collaboratively analyze classroom practices that promote student sense-making. Looking ahead to next year, the district is planning to expand support through job-embedded coaching, allowing for sustained, classroom-based professional learning that directly supports teachers as they implement instructional shifts in real time. Across all professional learning experiences, the emphasis remains on shifting instructional mindsets so that students are actively engaged in reasoning, discourse, and meaningful mathematical thinking. After-School Professional Development Beginning in January, after-school professional development has intentionally shifted to focus on the development of Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) and curriculum writing. This work is designed to ensure consistent alignment to revised R.E.A.L. Standards while strengthening teachers’ ability to monitor student learning, analyze data, and respond instructionally. These sessions provide structured time for collaboration, reflection, and alignment, supporting instructional coherence across classrooms and grade levels. This focused investment in CFAs and curriculum development lays the groundwork for more targeted instruction and improved student outcomes. Building Walkthroughs Building walkthroughs will resume at the end of January and will continue to be conducted through the lens of the district’s instructional shifts. These visits are intended to support growth, reinforce alignment with the Math Initiative, and provide meaningful feedback that informs ongoing professional learning and instructional support. Instructional Planning and Individualized Support In response to building needs, several schools have requested individualized professional development focused on IAR testing strategies and student proficiency. This targeted support ensures that professional learning remains responsive and aligned to both district initiatives and building-specific goals. February Institute The February Institute will include sessions focused on Performance Level Descriptors for grades 3–12, providing teachers with a deeper understanding of proficiency expectations and student performance. In addition, professional development related to the newly adopted textbook resources will begin, allowing teachers to engage in initial training and familiarize themselves with the instructional tools and structures prior to full implementation. Illinois Numeracy Plan Round two of the Illinois Numeracy Plan listening tour will resume in February. At this time, there are no additional updates beyond the continuation of stakeholder engagement and feedback collection. Social Science : Instructional Updates: The revised list of Real Standards have been revised based on IAR and ACT Data. During the month of February Social Science teachers have had training on the Social Science Standards Crosswalk to show evidence of Reading Assessment Support. CFA planning and design sessions have been ongoing throughout the month to support student mastery of the REAL Standards. K-5: Starting with 2nd Grade in two week rotations, the Instructional Facilitator will plan and model lessons with teachers to emphasize the importance of literacy in the social science classes. 6-8: Teachers and Instructional Facilitators have been working to solidify the timeline of content, while focusing on identifying literacy skills within the Social Science Content Standards. 9-12: The focus for Social Science Teachers in Grades 9-12 has been ACT. Teachers have created mini lessons and Do Nows to support Vocabulary and the ACT Reading Assessments for student practice in vocabulary and Reading Literacy Celebrations and Activities: Black History Showcase 100 Years of Black Excellence. Susan B. Anthony Birthday Young Authors Social Science PD and Meetings: Biweekly Meetings with Director of Curriculum District MTSS Meeting for Academics Monthly Data, Curriculum and CAC Meeting i3 Inclusive, Inquiry-based Social Studies for Illinois Educators K-12 Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan and Writing Weekly Building Visit Debriefs Black History Committee Meeting ELA Social Science PLTs ACT Prep and Planning Middle School Unit Planning High School: The Writing Process Science: Curriculum Planning and Support Through collaboration with teachers across the district, the R.E.A.L. Science Standards have been updated. Professional development in January 2026 will focus on supporting the creation of district-wide common formative assessments for all science classrooms. These standards will guide assessment development, strengthen instructional alignment, and ensure equitable access to high-quality science instruction. Beginning in late January 2026, teachers will be required to upload exemplar and non-exemplar student lab reports for the grade-level–specific lab to the shared folders. These submissions will support monitoring of lab implementation, ensure alignment with curriculum expectations, and help track students’ progress toward mastering science learning goals. The specific labs by grade level and the due dates for uploading student samples have already been shared with teachers. The curriculum guide for Biology has been completed and shared with Biology teachers for feedback. Adjustments and revisions will be made based on their input to ensure alignment with curriculum expectations and support student success. Developing curriculum guides for the remaining high school science courses is a priority and is currently in progress. Science Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) The Science Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) has been revised to support the instructional shifts in science emphasized by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This tool allows principals and district observers to identify evidence of three-dimensional learning, monitor implementation of science and engineering practices, and provide targeted feedback to strengthen science instruction. Assessment Updates Teachers in grades 4–8 now have access to QuISBE, a practice test platform aligned to the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). QuISBE provides students with opportunities to engage in science content and question types similar to those on the ISA prior to the spring summative assessment. The platform allows teachers to score assessments immediately, deliver timely feedback, and gain valuable insights into individual and class performance in relation to Illinois science standards. Common Unit Assessments (CUAs) for grades K, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 have been developed for February and will be posted in Wayground at least seven days prior to their administration window. These assessments provide a consistent measure of student understanding and support teachers in monitoring progress toward mastery of the science standards. Grade-level teachers will collaborate to develop common formative assessments (CFAs) for their respective grade levels. These assessments will be utilized by all teachers across the district to promote consistency, instructional alignment, and equitable learning opportunities, while also monitoring student progress and guiding instructional practices. High school CFAs will incorporate ACT-aligned question formats to ensure students are regularly exposed to the expectations and rigor of the ACT. Building Walkthroughs Building walkthroughs will resume the week of January 26 and will focus on observing instructional practices, monitoring implementation of the curriculum, and providing ongoing support to teachers. Attended/Meetings/Events/PD -ACT Preparation for 9-12 Math & Science Educators -Science Leadership Session: What Should High-Quality Science Education Look Like? -Write to Learn: Strengthening Knowledge Through K-12 Content Writing -Curriculum Team Meeting -February Institute -Performance Level Descriptors Professional Development (High School) -District MTSS Meeting -Building Grade Level Team Meetings as requested -Building PLC assistance as requested File Attachments Subject B. Chief of Schools: Keisa Garrett Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Type Information, Report Keisa Garrett, Chief of Schools During the months of January and February 2026, I worked closely with school principals, cabinet members, and district departments to ensure that school operations were effectively monitored, governed, and supported for continuous improvement. A key focus of this work included engaging principals and their leadership teams in action planning aligned to higher student achievement, instructional growth, and school improvement goals, as well as conducting evaluation observations to support effective leadership and instructional practices. The following activities were conducted: Monitored and reviewed annual school and district goals, performance data, and progress benchmarks with all principals and directors, including collaborative action planning to address achievement gaps and support student growth. Supported the Curriculum team and Principals with the team support at each campus. Engaged principals and their leadership teams in strategic planning conversations to align instructional practices, interventions, and professional learning with school improvement priorities. Conducted evaluation observations and follow-up feedback sessions with school leaders to strengthen instructional leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborated with the District Safety Team to continue monitoring district implementation of the Raptor Management System. Supported the Director of Family Engagement and Attendance Services in responding to and resolving parent concerns. Supported schools in reviewing student data to determine needs for summer school and tutoring programs. Collaborated with internal and external partners to design and support enrichment and intervention programs for District 189 students. Field Trip Requests: School/Dept. Staff Person(s) Activity/Location Date(s) Cost Funding Source 1 WYSOE (D. McCallum) All staff/students The Black Rep Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence 3939 Caseyville Ave, East St. Louis, IL 62204 Feb 06, 2026 Cost of performance = $500 x 2 performances = $1,000 Total: $1,000.00 District Funds 2 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Falon McCain Shiriela Coleman Joan Ehret Briana Morales William Ford Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell East St. Louis Sr. High School Ribbon Pinning Ceremony 4901 State Street East St. Louis, Illinois Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 GBAC District Funds 3 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Falon McCain Shiriela Coleman Joan Ehret Briana Morales William Ford Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Main Event Field Day 17027 North Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Admission Class of 2026 Senior Class Dues Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 GBAC District Funds 4 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Falon McCain Shiriela Coleman Joan Ehret Briana Morales William Ford Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Ball Park Village Senior Luncheon 601 Clark Avenue St. Louis, MO Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Admission Class of 2026 Senior Class Dues Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 GBAC District Funds 5 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Falon McCain Shiriela Coleman Joan Ehret Briana Morales William Ford Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell East St. Louis Sr. High School Senior Sunset (Food Truck Festival) 4901 State Street East St. Louis, Illinois Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 GBAC District Funds 6 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Previously Approved December 2025 Staff Members Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Kenya Cody Adrienne Stacker Kennedy Streeter Kim Jones-Riley St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station 201 S. 18th Street St. Louis, Missouri Previous Date Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30 am-1:30 pm Change of Date and Time Wednesday, February 23, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Admission Free of Charge Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 Admission St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station H2O Friend’s Program Grant Transportation GBAC District Funds 7 Gordon Bush AC SIU Charter School (K. Jones-Riley) Previously Approved December 2025 Staff Members Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Kenya Cody Adrienne Stacker Kennedy Streeter Kim Jones-Riley St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station 201 S. 18th Street St. Louis, Missouri Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30 am-1:30 pm Change of Date and Time Thursday, February 24, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Admission Free of Charge for Students and Chaperones Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 Admission St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station H2O Friend’s Program Grant Transportation GBAC District Funds 8 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Kenya Cody Adrienne Stacker Kennedy Streeter Kim Jones-Riley Skate City 1400 West Boulevard Belleville, Illinois Thursday March 26, 2026 10:30 am-1:30 pm Admission $10.00/Person x 40 Students= $400.00 No Charge for Chaperones Transportation $76.38/Hour x (3 Hours)= $229.14 Total Cost for Admission-$400.00 and Transpiration $229.14 Total: $629.14 GBAC District Funds 9 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Briana Morales Guilliano Barlow Kennedy Streeter Kim Jones-Riley Urban Air 67 Ludwig Drive Fairview Heights, IL Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Admission $22.00/Person x 20 Students= $440.00 No Charge for Chaperones Transportation $76.38/Hour x (3 Hours)= $229.14 Total: $669.14 GBAC District Funds 10 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Kenya Cody Adrienne Stacker Kennedy Streeter Kim Jones-Riley St. Louis Zoo 1 Government Drive St. Louis, Missouri Thursday April 23, 2026 9:30 am-1:30 pm Admission Armbands $7.00/Person x 40 Students and Staff = $400.00 Transportation $76.38/Hour x (4 Hours)= $305.52 Total: $704.52 GBAC District Funds 11 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Kenya Cody Kennedy Streeter Claire Hoernis Michelle Villaluna Guilliano Barlow Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell East St. Louis Sr. High School Half Cap Ceremony 4901 State Street East St. Louis, IL Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Transportation $76.38/Hour x (5 Hours) =$381.90 Total: $381.90 GBAC District Funds 12 Gordon Bush AC (K. Jones-Riley) Staff Members Kenya Cody Kennedy Streeter Claire Hoernis Michelle Villaluna Guilliano Barlow Tanisha Thomas Christi Liddell Six Flags St. Louis 4900 Six Flags Road Eureka, MO Friday, May 1, 2026 9:00 am-2:00 pm Admission Class of 2026 Senior Class Dues Transportation $76.38/Hour x (7 Hours) =$534.66 Total: $534.66 GBAC District Funds 13 ESLSHS (K Brown) Olivia Coleman Jason Basso Jacob Guy Taylor Sloan Lesaundra Blakely Anika Steger Stephanie Wright Natasha King Robert Stewart Ella Lehman Brian Riley Chalita Rodgers Susan Hanlin Andrea Bownes Sandra Dawson Kendra Hayden Laura Lomax Darresha Jumper. LaShai Spencer Tonita Cotton Clifford Young Tawanna White The Edge Family Entertainment Center 701 South Belt West, Belleville, IL, 62220 Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:30 am -1:30 pm Admission $26/student 250 Students (Staff free)= $6500.00 Transportation Dropoff/ Pickup only $305.52 x 8 busses= $2444.16 Total: $8994.16 ESLSHS School Funds 14 WYSOE (D. McCallum) Cynthia Roller, Jetaune Hall, Robert Cowman, Robert Gregonis, William Sargeant, Brandon Johnson Six Flags St. Louis 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, Missouri Friday May 1, 2026 9:00 am - 6:00pm Admission $31.00 / person x 45 students and staff = $1,395 Transportation $76.38 x 9 = $687.42 Total: $2,082.42 8th grade dues (admission) / district funds (transportation) 15 WYSOE (D. McCallum) Cynthia Roller, Jetaune Hall, Robert Cowman, Robert Gregonis Main Event 17027 North Outer 40 Rd. Chesterfield, Mo, 63005 Monday, May 11, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Admission $19.99 / person x 43 = $859.57 Transportation $76.38 x 5 = $381.90 Total: $1,241.47 8th grade dues (admission) / district funds (transportation) 16 WYSOE (D. McCallum) Carrie Brewer Jordan Dunn Cynthia Roller LaTosha Mackins The Bank Springfield Center, Springfield IL The Carpenter Street Hotel 525 N 6th St. Springfield IL 62702 Tuesday March 3 - Wednesday March 4, 2026 Departure-6:30 am Tuesday. Return-2:00 pm Wednesday Registration $30/student x 10 = $300 Hotel- $110.96/room x 9 = $998.64 Transportation $76.38 x 10 = $763.80 Per diem - $75 x 2 days x 4 staff = $600 Total: $2,662.44 District funds 17 Katie Wright (L. Rainey) Michael Jacobs Claudia Steward Alecia Johnson Dimeta Bruce Jamikka Evans Anita Curtis Kiyara Conrad Ongelique Kidd Alecia Johnson Paula Smith Whitney Tooks Annette Hudson Brittany Brown Kendall King Audubon Center at Riverlands 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386 May 12, 2026 9:30 am-2:00 pm Entry - Free 14 staff 60 students Transportation - Free (2) Buses X $0.00 X 4.5 hours = $0.00 Total: $0.00 FY26 Title I 18 Katie Wright ( L. Rainey) Jacqueline Johnson Kyesha Loveless Kathy Fitzgerald Regina Nathan Myisha Ross Renaz Wilson Kentaindra Jones Khalil Rainey Sheila Thomas Kiara Adams Darlene Waller Jacqueline Marion Lashonda McKnuckles Paulette Russell Kendall King Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House 15050 Faust Park Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 4/23/2026 9:15 am-2:00 pm Entry Fee : (81) tickets x $4.63 per person =$375.00 66 Students 15 Chaperones Transportation: (2) Buses X $76.38 X 5.5 hours= $840.00 Total: $1,215.00 FY26 Title I 19 Katie Wright (L. Rainey) Jacqueline Johnson Kyesha Loveless Kathy Fitzgerald Regina Nathan Myisha Ross Trenaz Wilson Kentaindra Jones Khalil Rainey Sheila Thomas Kiara Adams Darlene Waller Jacqueline Marion Lashonda McKnuckles Paulette Russell Kendall King St. Louis Zoo 1 Government Dr. St. Louis, MO 631110 5/8/26 9:15 am-2:00 pm Entry Fee: (105) tickets x 7.00 per ticket + $1.00 Convenience Fee = $736.00 90 Students 15 Chaperones Transportation: (2) Buses X $76.38 X 5.5 hours= $840.00 Total: $1,576.00 FY26 Title I 20 ESLSHS (K Brown) Chaperones: George Mumphard Jamie Shelton Tanya Martin Marques Gulley Amber Akins Gwen Brown Heather Duncan Laura Lomax Eric Taylor Joseph King Erica Chacon Half Cap Students Six Flags Amusement Park 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO May 1, 2026 9:15-4:00 Tickets: 225 x $31 = $6,975 Bus parking: 5 x 30 = $150 Transportation: 4 buses x $305.52= $1222.08 1 bus 76.38 x 7 hours = $534.66 Total: $8,881.74 ESLSHS School Funds 21 ESLSHS (K Brown) Chaperones K Brown D Ferrell E Tigue L Morrow J Rogers R Seelen M Schooler M Davis M Clark A Dicandia M Sparks I Dyson J Milton N Kizer Thomas J Schneider C Deboise D Hill F Hill Z Nahlik 250 Students Urban Air 67 Ludwig Drive Fairview Heights, IL 62208 April 17, 2026 10:00 - 1:30 Tickets: $22 x 250 = $5500.00 Lunch: $5 x 250 (student) = $1250 + 19 (chaperone) x $8 = $152 = $1402 Transportation: 8 buses x $76.38 x 4 hours = $2444.16 Total: $9346.16 ESLSHS School Funds 22 WYSOE Devon McCallum LaTosha Mackins Angelique Douglas Marisa Brodhacker Marcus Dean William Sargeant The Sheldon 3648 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, M) 63108 April 17, 2026 9:45-1:00 Admission: Free Transportation: 4 hours x $76.38 = $611.04 Total: $611.04 District Funds 23 WYSOE (K. Hughes) 6 Chaperones: Kathryn Bastian Tammie Thomas Kyle Langenfeld Maphenol Lasco Jomina Salazar Shanitra Taggart 70 Students O’Fallon Community Park 401 E. 5th Street O’Fallon, IL 62269 Park and Picnic Lunch April 24, 2026 9:00am-2:00pm Transportation 3 buses x 5 hrs. x 76.38 = $1,145.70 Total: $1,145.70 Special Education District Funds 24 ESLHS (CTE) D. Lockett 2 Chaperones: Gregory Clemons Rochelle Reed 10 Students 26th Annual Illinois ProStart Invitational State Competition Sysco Chicago 250 Wieboldt Drive Des Plaines, IL 60016 February 27 to March 1, 2026 Registration - $0.00/student x 10 = $0.00 Food - $24 x 10 (student) x 3 = $720.00 Hotel - $110.96/room x 7 = $776.72 Per diem - $75 x 3 days x 2 staff = $450 Transportation - Student Activity Bus Total: $1,946.72 CTE Student Activity Fund 25 ESLHS (CTE) D. Lockett 2 Chaperones: Jazlyn Stanciel 10 Students Interviews Solar Farm East St. Louis Senior High School Library 4901 State Street, East St. Louis, IL. 62205 Wednesday February 18 , 2026 - 9:00am - 11:00 am Transportation - Student Activity Bus Total: $0.00 District 26 ESLHS (CTE) D. Lockett 2 Chaperones: Demetria Jackson Jazlyn Stanciel 10 Students Ameren Headquarters Visit - 1901 Chouteau Ave St. Louis 63103 Friday March 13, 2026 - 9:00am - 1:30pm Transportation - Student Activity Bus Total: $0.00 District 27 ESLHS (CTE) D. Lockett 2 Chaperones: Demetria Jackson Jazlyn Stanciel Katre White 40 Students Fast Track Your Future High School Hiring Event at The May Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital 12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Transportation - 1 Bus x 4 hours x 76.38 = $305.52 Total: $305.52 CTEI/Perkins 28 WYSOE (K.Hughes) 6 Chaperones: Kathryn Bastian Carolyn Hughes Kyle Langenfeld Shorian Harris Renee Gully Karen Ward 70 Students Mason Clark Middle School 5510 State Street East St. Louis, IL 62203 School Tour for incoming 5th graders April 28, 2026 9:15am-10:45am Transportation 1 bus x 1.5hrs x 76.38 = $114.57 Total: $114.57 Special Education District Funds 29 ESLHS (T. Wells) 20 HS Students W. Jones K. Mateen T. Wellmaker K. White SIUE School of Engineering (Edwardsville, IL) March 6, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Bus: $76.38 x 4 hrs.=$305.52 Lunch: $8x30 students =$240 Total: $545.52 District - CCR 30 ESLHS (T. Wells) 30 HS Students W. Jones K. Mateen T. Wellmaker K. White SWIC College Visit (Belleville, IL) March 6, 2026 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Bus: $76.38 x 4 hrs.=$305.52 Lunch: $8x30 students =$240 Total: $545.52 District - CCR 31 Curriculum (T. Wells) T. Kennedy-Sims M. Bean L. Hicks-Miller 30 AVID Students University of Illinois - Springfield (Springfield, IL) Thursday, March 19, 2026 Bus: $76.38 x 4 hrs.=$305.52 Lunch: $8x30 students =$240 Total: $545.52 District - AVID 32 Curriculum (T. Wells) T. Scott C. Colvin 20 AVID Students McKendree University (Lebanon, IL) Thursday, March 19, 2026 Bus: $76.38 x 4 hrs.=$305.52 Lunch: $8x20 students =$160 Total: $465.52 District - AVID 33 Curriculum (T. Wells) WYSOE 39 8th Grade Students 4 Staff LMS 100 8th Gr Students 9 Staff MCMS 145 8th Gr. Students 15 Staff W. Jones K. Mateen T. Wellmaker T. Wells K. White 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair - SWIC Belleville, IL Thursday, February 19, 2026 Bus: $305.52 x 8 =$2444.16 Lunch: 284 students x$11.93 =$3388.12 Lunch: 33 Staff x$11.93=$393.69 Total: $6225.97 District - CCR 34 SIUE Charter (K. Smith) Aaron Vance Carolyn Stewart Kaplan Holocaust Museum 36 Millstone Campus St. Louis, MO 63146 4/27/2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Entry Fee: 2 tickets x $15 per Chaperone - $15 discount = $15.00 15 students X $8.00 per ticket = $120.00 Transportation: 1 Bus X $76.38 X 5.5 hours = $420.09 Total: $555.09 FY26 Title I 35 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Previously Approved Oct 2025 (Change of address) Chrisitan Murray Hispanic Ballet Stifel Theatre St. Louis, MO Grandel Theatre 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63103 March 9, 2026 9:30 am-1:00 pm Free Admission (1)Chaperone (4) Students Tickets $35 per student x 4 = $140.00 Transportation: 1 Bus X $76.38 per hr. X 5 hours = $381.90 Total: $ 381.90 $521.90 Title IV District 36 Pupil Services (L. Chalmers) Kim Jones-Riley Briana Morales Radiance Beard Gail Robinson TBA TBA 30 Students The Black Rep 813 Skinker Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63130 February 18, 2026 Admission Tickets: $15 x 36(30 students +6 chaperones) =$540.00 Transportation: 1 Bus x $76.38 per hour X 4 hrs.=$305.52 Total: $845.52 IL Arts Council Grant 37 Pupil Services (L. Chalmers) Kim Jones-Riley Briana Morales Radiance Beard Gail Robinson TBA TBA 30 Students The Black Rep 813 Skinker Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63130 March 18, 2026 Admission Tickets: $15 x 36(30 students +6 chaperones) =$540.00 Transportation: 1 Bus X $76.38 per hour X 4 hrs.=$305.52 Total: $845.52 IL Arts Council Grant 38 Pupil Services (L. Chalmers) Kim Jones-Riley Briana Morales Radiance Beard The Black Rep Performing Arts Workshop 813 Skinker Blvd St. Louis, MO February 2026 - May 2026 3:00-6:00 pm 1 Session per week X $225 per session X 8 Weeks =$1,800.00 Total: $1,800.00 IL Arts Council Grant 39 Strategic Partnerships (S. Kaufman) 50 total middle school students from Lincoln, Mason/Clark & Younge 5 chaperones: Maria Brown + TBD Engineering & STEAM Day at University of Illinois Champaign, IL April 10, 2026 (6am-7pm) Charter Bus $2637 Total: $2,637.00 District - breakfast & dinner East Side Aligned - charter bus UIUC - Chaperone pay and lunch Total $61,866.78 File Attachments 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Subject A. Student Information Systems: Rebecca Bowen, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Student Information Systems Rebecca Bowen, Director SKYWARD Student Information System (SIS) Weekly updates includes student withdrawals, withdrawals, and transfers, as well as all ancillary files for McKinney Vento students, demographics, early childhood programming, and required elements for special needs students, which includes students receiving special education services or who are English-language learners. All student and teacher course assignments were due on January 9, 2026. The process of clean up, including identifying students without courses, is ongoing. Finalized data with grades earned is due to the state at the end of the school year. All schools now have automated attendance letters available to notify students and parents ASSESSMENTS NWEA Map Growth testing for the winter was completed on Monday, December 15, 2025, and all data is available to building and district leaders for review and analysis. State testing preparations are underway, including identification of and review of state PreID files to ensure all students have the correct demographics in the state SIS to ensure accuracy for testing. MEETINGS & TRAININGS Weekly meeting with data management specialist Weekly meeting with Chief of Schools Skyward Training on Automated Attendance Letters - Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:30 am AI Committee meeting - Monday, December 15, 2025, 1:30 pm Superintendent’s Communication Council meeting - Monday, December 15, 2025, 4:00 pm HAT Officer meeting - Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 noon Vivian Adams data meeting - Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:30 am Younge Attendance meeting - Thursday, January 8, 2026 Monthly meeting with Domo account rep - Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 am Calendar Committee meeting - Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2:00 pm File Attachments Subject B. Social Emotional Learning & Health Services: Dr. Antaniece Carter, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Social Emotional Learning & Health Services Dr. Antaniece Carter, Director The District’s Strategic Plan has a goal for this department to “foster a positive culture and climate that supports the health and social-emotional well-being of every student.” Continuous efforts have been made to reach this goal. Objective 3.1 Provide all students’ access to comprehensive Pre-K through 12 social and emotional learning curriculum and assessment tools. Continued implementation of Ripple Effects via groups or classrooms for all 2nd-12th grade students. Continued implementation of Bouncy for all PreK- 1st grade students. Continued implementation of Fly Five for all students at James Avant Elementary. Secondary counselors/social workers are exploring additional curriculum options to meet the needs of their school environment. Winter Mini Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) window completion DESSA Mini: January 5-16 DESSA Full: January 19-30 Objective 3.2 Establish fully implemented, trauma informed, culturally competent, responsive schools and district departments/systems that use social emotional standards as a basis for reviewing, revision, and implementing policies, procedures, and practices in our district while fully supporting students. Management of gaggle alerts and communication to all counselors/social workers that interventions should be completed within 48 hours. If a student exhibits suicidal or homicidal ideations counselors/social workers must provide immediate support. Consistent review of Juvenile State Police reports; crisis police reports are communicated to schools to follow up with students' needs. Juvenile Justice Council provides correspondence regarding upcoming community events and resources for students and families. Analysis of monthly Counselor/Social Work data. Continuous implementation and purchasing of Yondr Pouches for all Secondary campuses. Initiation of Project Aware initiatives. Development of new partnerships to address trauma responsive systems. Objective 3.4 Ensure all schools promote a safe, clean, healthy, and positive/supportive lifestyle, culture, and climate for all children. 100% districtwide health compliance has been obtained. Support with America’s Healthiest Schools application for all campuses. Nurse Subplan, Medication Administration Record (MAR), and Medical Action Plans are non-negotiable for all school nurses. All school nurses are required to maintain sanitary and pediatric friendly offices. School nurses are following all CDC and IDPH guidelines. School nurses are actively working towards completing the Medical Authority Modified Meal Request Form for all students based on Administrative Procedure 7:285-AP Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program. School nurses have begun health education/promotion with students. Continued success with monthly AED machine compliance. Dental screenings are taking place at all school campuses with four dental partners (Bright Smiles, Carla Lewis-Longley, East Side Health District, Dental Safari). Vision screenings are taking place by Eye Thrive based on the pre-approved visit schedule. Spring CPR training for staff will take place in March at East St. Louis Senior High School. Continuous planning and conversations with SIHF and East Side Health District for health promotion opportunities with the district. Objective 3.5 Apply the use of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to guide social emotional support and interventions at all schools. Continuous monthly meetings with the Branching Minds representative in collaboration with Antionette Johnson from Curriculum and Instruction. New Branching Minds Representative assigned, Grace Chong. Monthly MTSS meetings with district staff; presentation of SEL data. Objective 3.6 Facilitate partnerships directly related to supporting community safety for students and families. New partnership established with ALIVE St. Louis to provide domestic violence resources to district families. New partnership established with Annie’s Hope to provide grief resources to students and families. New partnership established with Behavioral Health Response to support violence prevention. Strengthening of partnership with GRO Community to continue to provide in person mental health services to male secondary students. Strengthening of partnership with Comprehensive Behavioral Health to enhance school based mental health counseling. Continued partnership with Chestnut offering Youth Mental Health First Aid and potentially Teen Mental Health First Aid. Youth In Care One BID meeting completed on 12/19/2025- student enrolled at Belleville East High. No new youth in care students have been enrolled. Peace Warriors Peace Warrior leader meetings are completed monthly (four completed). MLK Birthday celebrations have taken place at each secondary campus. Wyvetter Younge was awarded the Outdoor Education Scholarship to Camp Ondessonk in April 2026. Special Olympics Congratulations to the Unified Football Team for winning the State Championship! Congratulations to the Unified Bowling Team for being invited to the State Championship! Leadership meetings take place virtually the first Wednesday of each month. Currently designing logistics to re-initiate the Unified Dance Team. Head Coach: Catrice Johnson and Assistant Coach: Tamara Scott Project Aware District grant management meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month. ROE grant management meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of each month. Contract signed with Playworks to initiate programming in all remaining pre-k, elementary, middle (5th grade only) schools. Meeting with Comprehensive Behavioral Health to discuss in-person therapy needs for secondary campuses. Contract being designed for initiation of services. The National School Social Work Conference will be in St. Louis, Missouri March 2026. All social workers are being registered to attend. New Cartwheel virtual therapy contract initiated. Upcoming CPR training for March 2026. Social Emotional Learning 315 families benefited from participating in The United Way 100 neediest cases program. A 90 case increase from the 2024-2025 campaign year. Mid-year check in’s have been completed with all social workers and counselors with emphasis on reviewing data and reflecting on performance improvements for semester 2. School Social Work Conference in St. Louis, Missouri March 2026 registration for all social workers. School Counselor Conference in New Orleans, LA for interested school counselors. Consistent crisis response and PBIS program initiation at campuses. Small groups or classroom guided lessons about various SEL topics. December School Social Worker of the Month- Chea Wyatt at Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence. Fifth PLT upcoming (GRO Community and Comprehensive Behavioral Health presentations). December Monthly Social Emotional Learning Data DCFS Hotline Calls 6 SASS Hotline Calls 4 Mental Health Hospitalizations 0 Restorative Circles 114 Return with Parent Conferences 41 Care Team Meetings 30 IEP/504 meetings 0 Student Check Ins 1,366 Mental Health Referral Submission(s) Annies Hope- 2 Cartwheel - 2 Chestnut Substance Use- 9 Comprehensive- 7 Gaggle Therapy- 2 GRO Community- 10 Hoyleton- 7 Hazel-3 Continuing current goal: Increase student mental health referrals. Health Services Successful completion of ROE #50 Professional Development Session “K-12 School Nurses: Promoting Wellness, Mental Health, and Planetary Health in Schools.” All school nurses have been trained in identifying various types of seizures by the Southwestern Region National Epilepsy Foundation. Nurse Subplan, Medication Administration Record (MAR), and Medical Action Plans are non-negotiable for all school nurses. Yellow jacket compliance at all schools. All school nurses are required to maintain sanitary and pediatric friendly offices. Continued hosting of Beck Practical School of Nursing students at Gordon Bush, James Avant, Dunbar, Officer, and Katie Wright. All school nurses are expected to provide health education to two classes per month beginning January 2026 and provide monthly evidence. Continued research to adopt SNAP, an electronic health record that links with Skyward for the upcoming school year for health management and data review. December School Nurse of the Month- Tia Berry at East St. Louis Senior High School. Current goal: All school nurses will begin health education/promotion lessons and activities with students, with assistance of co-teaching as needed. Directors Work Little Bit Foundation MLK Day of Service Project on 01/19 at the FACE Center: Volunteers will support the district by designing a resource brochure for families that can be updated quarterly. Selected as a Spring 2026 Focus St. Louis Program participant. Seven directors' meetings attended. AED compliance Supporting all entering Washington University School of Social Work Interns. Registration for the Women in Leadership roundtable dinner. Planning Narcan training opportunities for secondary campuses. Playworks Training for all elementary campuses will take place 01/26/2026-01/29/2026. Daily immediate response to Gaggle Alerts; expectation is for an intervention to be completed by a social worker or counselor within 48 hours. Monthly Juvenile Justice Council meeting- provided general school district updates to all attendees within St. Clair County. Consistent collaboration with Director of Safety & Security Officer Wren to ensure crisis management. Designing partnership with behavioral health response to support violence prevention within the community. Successful holiday celebration for all Student Support Service staff on December 10, 2025. Reunited partnership with Tyrus Armour for music therapy to resume at Bush Alternative School. GoGreen Indoor Air Quality Grant Committee Member. 100 neediest cases support to families. Project Aware grant management. Reimagine Public Safety Meeting district representative- last meeting December 3, 2025 (virtual). Daily consultation and communication with all student support staff regarding support and crisis that may arise. File Attachments Subject C. Pupil Services: Lori Chalmers, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Pupil Services Lori Chalmers, Director Pupil Services: Ms. Robbie Edmond has taken the lead on Expulsion Hearings Process for the upcoming 2025-26 school year with the assistance of Dr. Mateen per Ms. Garrett Ms. Robbie Edmond will take the lead on Alternative Placement Meetings with the assistance of Dr. Mateen per Ms. Garrett Review Expulsion/Alternative Placement Data and Procedures Grants and Federal Programs Monthly Meeting Quarterly Superintendent’s Communication Council and Key Communicator Monitor suspension data from Skyward Review Progress of the District’s ISBE’s Top 20% for Exclusionary Discipline Improvement Plan Directors’ & Specialists’ Weekly Working Session Weekly debriefing with the Chief of Schools, Keisa Garrett 21st Century Community Learning Center: Submitted CACFP Meal Count in IWAS for the two Community Schools After-School Program Completed CACFP Corrective Action Plan and submitted it to IWAS Awaiting the response on the two 21st Century Grant Applications that were submitted Transportation: Monitor Transportation Budget/Expenditures Requested bills for transportation Processed bills for transportation Forward copies of transportation invoices to the various departments Review routes and make adjustments due to the change of address or new enrollment Met with Tyler Technologies to discuss moving forward with the routing software being web-based Made necessary changes to the routes for the 2025-2026 school year Submitted field trip and activity request to Illinois Central Bus Company Participated in weekly meetings with Illinois Central Bus Company to review activities and field trips Assisted with checking in and out of the two district activity buses for usage Coordinated pick up and drop off times of the activity buses w/Buildings and Grounds Facilitated weekly meetings with the department Made recommendations for bus monitors to be hired to cover routes that are in need of a bus monitor Observe morning and afternoon drop offs and pickups to provide feedback to Illinois Central Met with the finance department to go over the transportation budget and the submitting monthly transportation invoices File Attachments Subject D. Office of School Turnaround: Carlynda Coleman, Specialist Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Office of School Turnaround Carlynda Coleman, Specialist School Turnaround Specialist (STS): STS and Curriculum Collaborative Meeting (Antionette, Tracee and Maria) Weekly STS Meeting with Chief of Schools District MTSS Meeting Director’s and Specialist’s Meeting Data, Curriculum, and CAC Meeting Principals Meeting SIG ISBE Monthly Meeting: Katie Wright JDC Classroom Observations and Support James Avant Guiding Coalition Support Katie Wright AP Selection Interview Panel Katie Wright Guiding Coalition Support and IQFSR Synthesis PLT Support: Katie Wright Technology Sync Meeting with Subject: JDC Wayground Virtual Training ROE Workshop: Explicit Instruction Teacher Institute Planning Session Emergency Data and Action Meeting: Elementary Principals Emergency Data and Action Meeting: Middle School Principals AI Committee Planning School Campus Visits: Monday Office Hours (On Call for Building Support as needed) Tuesday Vivian Adams Wednesday Katie Wright Thursday James Avant Friday James Avant (AP Support) File Attachments Subject E. Family Engagement & Student Attendance Services: Robbie Edmond, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Family Engagement & Student Attendance Services Robbie Edmond, Director K–12 Enrollment and Student Services Update- Enrollment processed - December - 16 - students McKinney Vento Students processed - December - 75 students Cost Base transportation -54 students Student Records and Transcripts 19 Walk in Request filled Director Weekly meeting with Chief of Schools, Ms. Garrett Weekly department meeting with Secretary (K. Gaskew), Secretary (R. Jones) Clerk (J. Mosley) and Family Engagement Coordinator (Z. Brown) Alternative Placement Meeting Director’s and Specialist’ Meetings Monthly Finance Meeting Lincoln Middle School Attendance Meeting Vivian Adams Early Childhood Attendance Meeting Vivian Adams Budget Meeting Expulsion Hearings Parent Meetings (Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence} Wyvetter Young Parent Teacher Conference Annette Officer Parent Teacher Conference Hat Officer Monthly Meeting MCK Vento Title Consultation Meeting Parent Meetings East St. Louis Sr. High School Band/Choir Concert Key Communicator Meeting Superintendent’s Communication Council meeting Attendance Update – 2nd Quarter (SY 2026) Perfect Attendance: A total of 593 students achieved Perfect Attendance for the 2nd Quarter School Perfect Attendance Students 2nd Quarter Vivian Adams 62 Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence 95 James Avant 79 Paul Laurence Dunbar 53 Annette Officer 106 Dr. Katie Harper Wright 53 Lincoln Middle School 73 Mason Clark Middle School 68 East St. Louis Sr. High School 4 Total 593 1st Quarter Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Rate Note: Avant and Officer met the District Goal of 25% or lower for Chronic Absentee Rate Avant, Officer, Lincoln, and Younge met the District Goal of 92% or lower for ADA School Average Daily Attendance Estimated Chronic Absentee Rate Vivian Adams 91.45% 35.22% James Avant 93.86% 22.10% Gordon Bush 64.61% 85.71% Paul Laurence Dunbar 92.93% 27.64% East St. Louis Sr. High School 79.93% 67.56% Lincoln Middle School 91.60% 35.40% Mason Clark Middle School 87.35% 48.58% Annette Officer 93.51% 24.63% Dr. Katie Wright 91.19% 31.83% Wyvetter Younge 92.22% 28.70% Family and Community Engagement Virtual Parent Meeting- 11 Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center Parent Meeting- 10 Vivian Adams Christmas Program - 177(Red Village and Blue Village) Vivian Adams Christmas Program - 130 (Yellow Village and Green Village) Dr. Katie Harper Wright Christmas Program- 147 Casino Queen Toyland- Parent Volunteer in Attendance - 15 Mason Clark - Winter Reading & Game Carnival - 60 Wyvetter Younge Christmas Program -180 Gordon Bush Alternative School Parent Meeting-16 Gordon Bush Alternative Center Food Pantry - 59 Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary Christmas Program- 110 Lincoln Middle School Parent Meeting- 9 Lead Parent Meeting - 11 East St. Louis Sr. High School- The Story of Christmas In Song- 200 Annette Officer Elementary School- Cookies, Cocoa, & Canvas Painting-96 East St. Louis Sr. High School Parent Meeting - 18 Mason Clark Land of Lincoln Virtual Meeting - 33 Mason Clark Virtual Conversation and Concert - 7 File Attachments Subject F. Special Services: Kristy Hughes, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Special Services Kristy Hughes, Director Correspondence from ISBE: The special education department has not received any correspondence from ISBE outside of notification regarding the Excess Cost Application deadline and Educational Surrogate Appointments and withdrawals. Compliance: The Department is working to ensure all students are entered into I-Star Plus in preparation for the December 1 Child COUNT that is due on February 25, 2026. Reviewing student approval error reports and making the necessary corrections in I-Star Plus. Finance and Business: The FY 26 IDEA grant will be reviewed and amended to budget the final allocation of funds. The director will review the IDEA grants salaries versus the district accounts to ensure accuracy. 2nd Quarter Tuition Billing for Brooklyn US 188 and Venice CUSD 3 will be submitted. The deadline for Excess Cost worksheets is IWAS has been extended to March 16, 2026. IDEA Quarterly Expenditure Report was due via IWAS on January 20, 2026. The Annual Cost Report for FY 25 was certified in the PCG Claiming System on January 8, 2026. Personnel: The department is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Speech and Language Pathologist. The department is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of a Special Education Supervisor. Determining preliminary staffing needs for the 26-27 school year. Special Education Director Activities: Regular meetings held with the following staff/departments: Chief of Schools- Weekly Directors and Specialist Meetings Office of Grants and Federal Programs- January 19, 2026 Finance Meeting- January 13, 2026 Alternate Placement Meeting-January 15, 2026 Grants and Federal Programs Monthly Meeting- January 22, 2026 Meeting with School Medicaid Consultant- Kim Silhavy Il linois School Based Health Services (Medicaid Billing) The Annual Cost Report for FY 24 was completed and certified by January 15, 2025. The July 23-December 31, 2024 Quarterly Financials are due to be certified by February 14, 2025. The April-June 2026 Staff Pool and Calendars are due to be certified in March 2026 The Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Compliance moments that occurred July 2025 through December 2025 was 90% for East St Louis SD. Completing formal and informal observations for all certified staff. IL JD 25 MAC Refresher Training- January 7, 2026 Special Education Staff Activities: Assistant Director Special Education Assisted with facilitating eligibility and IEP meetings at the high school Provided support to the special education staff to ensure compliance with IEP procedures Participated in the SPP Indicator 3b, 3c and 3d State Targets Review Processed referrals for special education from parents and the MTSS teams at various buildings. Identifying students who will participate in the DLM-AA for the 24-25 school year. Identified the special education teachers who will be administering the DLM-AA. The identified teachers will also need to complete the test administration training by 2/14/2025. Special Education Supervisors The supervisors continue to facilitate eligibility and IEP related meetings for all special education students Completed building visits as needed to support staff and administration. Providing technical support to building principals, staff, and out of district administrators and teachers Preparing for the December 1 Child Count that is due on February 25, 2026. Ensuing case management and IEP paperwork is reflexive of students who are participating in the DLM-AA Assessment Collaborate with the Instructional Facilitators and assist with the NDP process for the 26-27 school year. Special Education Facilitators Conducting Needs Driven Placement (NDP) meetings to assist with SY 26-27 scheduling for in preparation of secondary master schedules. The NDP process is used to review progressive or regressive placement of students with disabilities. It also provides data that allows for the assessment of the needs for additional staff and/or support. Facilitates the Department PLT Meetings Provide instructional support and feedback during school visit Facilitates the dates and identifies the district staff who will participate in the Crisis Prevention Trainings. Provide instructional support and feedback during school visits. Clerical Staff Ensuring student approval data is accurate for the final snapshot and certification period. Completes tuition billing and invoices. Maintain department payroll. Reconcile purchases and expenses for district and grant accounts. Collects and maintains all Time & Effort surveys. Assign and monitor Homebound services for the district. Updates and maintains the IEP meeting schedule. Disseminates the Notices of Conferences for all IEP related meetings. Completes and submits information for Medicaid Billing claims. Completes task within the PCG Claiming System to assist with Medication Billing and completion of the Random Moment Time Study for the district Professional Development IAASE Winter Conference, February 25-27, 2026, Champaign, IL Crisis Prevention Training, February 23-24, 2026 Please see the table below, which displays the number of parent requests and school referrals for special education evaluations for the 2025–2026 school year. It also shows the number of consents obtained for initial evaluations resulting from those referrals. School First Semester Referrals for an Initial Evaluation Semester 2 Referrals for an Initial Evaluation # of Consents for an Initial Evaluation Vivian Adams ECC 11 1 9 Avant Elementary 7 5 5 Dunbar Elementary 12 1 3 Officer Elementary 10 2 5 Katie Harper Wright Elementary 15 3 9 Wyvetter Younge SOE 5 0 5 Lincoln MS 1 0 0 GBAC 1 0 1 East St. Louis Senior HS 7 0 6 Brooklyn UD 188 6 0 4 Total 75 12 47 File Attachments Subject G. Career & Technical Education: Dekiethrich Lockett, Director Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Career & Technical Education Dekiethrich L. Lockett, Director Financial/State Compliance, Correspondence: None CTE Activities/Updates: All Career and Technical Education (CTE) activities are strategically coordinated through a collaborative framework involving the Special Populations Coordinator and the Career Pathways Supervisor. This team works in direct partnership with CTE Instructors and our diverse network of Community Partnerships to ensure all initiatives align with student needs and industry standards. Student Recruitment & Peer Leadership MCMS Outreach (January 8, 2026): * Hosted 55 seventh-graders from Mason Clark Middle School (MCMS) for an immersive tour of the CTE facilities. Students engaged in hands-on lab activities designed to spark interest in vocational pathways. Leadership Highlight: The