CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY)

4 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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 Jun 3, 2025 - 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. CHIEF OF STAFF / CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Subject A. Chief of Staff: Jennifer Brumback Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. CHIEF OF STAFF / CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Type Information, Report Jennifer Brumback, Chief of Staff NWEA MAP Growth Assessments The Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) Growth assessment is administered in multiple cycles throughout the academic year—typically fall, winter, and spring—to provide educators with timely, actionable insights into student learning. These assessments respond to individual student’s real-time performance during the test and measure both achievement and growth, allowing educators to track how much progress a student makes over time, regardless of their starting point. The data includes a score that reflects a student’s instructional level and helps forecast projected proficiency by estimating the likelihood of meeting grade-level standards in the future on state assessments. By analyzing student growth and projected proficiency together, teachers can personalize instruction, set meaningful goals, and identify students who may need additional support or enrichment—ensuring every learner is on a path toward success. The District tracks the percentage of students meeting and exceeding growth targets calculated by the (NWEA) based on national averages combined with an individual student’s past performance. Teachers have access to the skills required to move each student forward in their learning. These skills are matched to the standards taught within the East St. Louis English Language Arts (ELA) and Math curricula are aligned to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Growth: NWEA determines if a student has met their growth target by comparing the student’s actual spring score to their projected score growth set in the fall of the school year. These growth targets are individualized and take into account a student’s starting score, grade level, and national norms based on millions of test records. If the student’s spring score meets or exceeds the projected score, they are considered to have met or surpassed their growth target. This approach allows educators to assess not just where a student stands academically, but how much progress they are making—supporting growth-focused goal setting and instructional planning. Kindergarten and 1 st grade students do not take an NWEA MAP ELA Assessment and, therefore, do not have a growth score. Students in grades 2 – 8 do have and ELA growth calculation and all students in grades K-8 have a math growth calculation. Grade-level growth percentages are shared in the table below. Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 Growth: Percentage of Students Meeting Growth Targets Grade Level ELA Math K 68% 1 71% 2 47% 67% 3 42% 63% 4 54% 65% 5 49% 50% 6 48% 62% 7 48% 54% 8 54% 66% Growth Target Analysis (Fall–Spring) The percentage of students meeting their MAP Growth targets suggests how well students are progressing over the year: Early grades (K–1) demonstrate the strongest performance in both ELA (68–71%) and Math (68–71%), indicating highly effective early learning environments. Grades 2–4 show a moderate drop in ELA growth, particularly in Grade 3 (42%), a common transition year from foundational reading to content comprehension. Math growth remains relatively strong here (63–67%). Grades 5–8 show mixed growth in both subjects, with Math outperforming ELA in most grades, except Grade 5, where Math growth (50%) dips significantly. Overall, Math growth is more consistent, though both subjects see a decline as students’ progress to middle school, highlighting potential areas for targeted instructional support. Projected Proficiency: NWEA determines the percentage of students meeting projected proficiency on state assessments through a process called "linking studies." These studies statistically connect MAP Growth scores to performance levels on the IAR summative assessments. By analyzing data from both MAP Growth and state tests, NWEA identifies specific score thresholds that correspond to proficiency levels on state assessments. For instance, a Grade 3 student with a MAP Growth Reading score of 196 in the fall is likely to meet proficiency on the IAR ELA test in the spring. Using these cut scores, NWEA's reports categorize students based on their likelihood of achieving proficiency on state assessments. This categorization helps educators identify students who are on track, those who may need additional support, and informs instructional planning to improve student outcomes. Because students in grades 3 – 8 take the IAR, NWEA uses the linking studies to project proficiency for students in grade 2 – 8 as shown in the table below. Fall 2024 – Spring 2025-Projected Proficiency: Percentage of Students Expected to Meet/Exceed Standards on the IAR Grade Level ELA Math 2 14% 22% 3 16% 21% 4 14% 16% 5 17% 4% 6 5% 3% 7 11% 4% 8 9% 5% Projected Proficiency Analysis (IAR) Projected proficiency estimates students’ likelihood of meeting or exceeding standards on state assessments: Across all grades, projected proficiency percentages are markedly low, with most ELA scores below 20% and Math scores even lower, especially from Grades 5–8. Grade 5 ELA (17%) is among the highest projections, but Math is only 4%—a significant disconnect from its relatively decent growth rate (50%). Middle school (Grades 6–8) is especially concerning, with proficiency projections in both subjects under 12%, and Math falling as low as 3–5% despite moderate growth. Overall Analysis: There is a clear disconnect between growth and proficiency : While many students are showing year-over-year progress , their achievement levels remain well below state benchmarks . This indicates that while students are improving, they may be starting far below grade-level expectations and require accelerated learning and targeted support to close persistent gaps. The data suggests that growth alone is not sufficient ; more intensive focus is needed on core content mastery and readiness for state standards , especially in upper grades. Next Steps: Early Intervention Success : Leverage effective early-grade strategies in upper grades. In both ELA and Math, teachers are participating in professional development (PD) providing for a deeper comprehension of content and instructional strategies. Specifically, ELA teachers have focused on the state’s Literacy Plan and the Science of Reading. For math, teachers will be participating in a program called DNA Math where they are provided with PD, hand-on experiences, and feedback from a trainer with a specialty in math instruction. Bridge Growth and Mastery : Align growth efforts more closely with state standards to ensure students are not just improving, but on track for proficiency. This requires teacher to implement the aligned grade-level curriculum, resources and our local assessments to respond to student learning. Middle School Focus : Intensify support and enrichment in middle grades, particularly in Math, where the proficiency gap is widest despite growth. Work with the Instructional Facilitator and the DNA Math PD will improve student learning and teacher instruction. Progress Monitoring : Use interim MAP Growth and common formative assessment data to identify students just below target and provide timely, targeted interventions. File Attachments Subject B. Chief of Schools: Keisa Garrett Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. CHIEF OF STAFF / CHIEF OF SCHOOLS Type Information, Report Keisa Garrett, Chief of Schools Summary of May–June Activities As the school year concludes, the Chief of Schools will oversee the following critical end-of-year processes across all buildings as well as processes for summer school principals and new leadership transitions: 1. Principals’ End-of-Year Checklists and Compliance Ensure all principals submit and implement their building-specific End-of-Year Checklists, including directives for staff, teachers, and departments (e.g., Technology, Maintenance, and Curriculum). Confirm that student records meet district standards and expectations as outlined in the SD 189 Records Checklist. Oversee the transition of student records from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school. Verifying that all technology is collected and inventoried in coordination with the Technology Department. Ensure all required drills and safety documentation are submitted to Ms. Garrett. Require principals to meet with Buildings & Grounds (Mr. Haskell) and the Director of Security Supervisor to finalize summer custodial and district staffing schedules. Ensure teachers are notified of their teaching assignments for the upcoming school year. Verify that elementary schools inform families of teacher assignments and enter class rosters in Skyward. Ensure secondary schools distribute student schedules either digitally or as hard copies. Ensure that school nurses update all hearing, vision, and dental information. Require submission of final master schedules for the upcoming school year. Ensure completion and submission of all ISBE end-of-year data collection tasks. 2. Summer School Principal Support Ensure each student enrolled in the student information system has a completed application in the designated document folder. Meet with the school leadership team to review classroom assignments and student rosters. Use the approved list of staff to assign teachers to appropriate grade levels and content areas. Review and finalize teacher and student schedules, ensuring minimum class sizes are met. Make sure all schedules include required instructional time and student lunch periods. Provide detailed schedules and procedures for staff, students, families, and front office personnel. Distribute transportation details to families through printed letters or pickup events. Conduct walkthroughs of summer learning areas with the leadership team, custodial staff, and safety personnel. Review facility access, classroom locations, and summer-specific protocols. Distribute instructional materials to teaching staff prior to the start of the program. Ensure all staff are aware of and attend scheduled training sessions. Verify access to the student information system for daily attendance tracking. Ensure compliance with instructional hour requirements and attendance limits for all student participants. 3. New Principal Transitions Outgoing Principal Responsibilities Communicate the leadership change in writing to staff and the school community. Complete all end-of-year administrative duties, including: Sharing all relevant information, records, contacts, and access credentials Disclosing any prior commitments made to staff or parents Highlighting high-priority issues Maintaining a positive and supportive tone with all stakeholder Incoming Principal Responsibilities Visit the school to introduce themselves to staff. Send a written communication to all stakeholders. Hold weekly school visits to meet with key stakeholders. Conduct a full review of school files, data, reports, and other relevant materials. Collaborate with the outgoing principal and central office to develop The Principal Transition Plan. 4. New Directors Transitions Outgoing Director Responsibilities Notify current and new staff of the leadership change in writing. Relocate to the designated transition workspace. Host a meeting with all supervised staff and the incoming director. Provide access to key files, records, contacts, and security credentials. Review and discuss the budget. Share prior commitments made to parents or partners. Identify and communicate high-priority issues. Maintain open, positive communication and collaborate as needed. Conduct weekly follow-ups with the incoming director for up to three weeks. Incoming Director Responsibilities Communicate the leadership change to staff in writing. Review staff job descriptions and meet with each team member to set expectations. Meet with the outgoing director and all staff. Obtain a summary of any urgent needs. Review and discuss the department budget. Address prior commitments to partners and plan accordingly. Review and act on high-priority items. Maintain collaborative, constructive communication. Provide weekly updates and meet with the Chief of Schools and transition team. Field Trip Requests: School/Dept. Staff Person(s) Activity/Location Date(s) Cost Funding Source 1 Vivian Adams ( D. McCallum) A Deloney J. Jordan-Malone R. Taylor-Deboe R. Buntyn C. Brown K. Luna Con. Johnson D. Moore J. Rayson G. Watson C. Coleman Ti. Johnson C. Oneymelukwe Relleke Farms Pumpkin Picking Pontoon Beach, Illinois October 7, 2025 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Admission $10.00 per adult x 30 = $300.00 $8.00 per student x 120 students =$960.00 Illinois Bus Company 7 buses for four hours at a rate of 74.15 an hour $2076.20 Total: $3,336.20 PFAE Grant 2 Vivian Adams ( D. McCallum) D. White K. Garner T. Johnson D.Covington-Robinson J. Handy S. Lumas S. Omohundro P. Dennis S. Fennoy Ch. Johnson Relleke Farms Pumpkin Picking Pontoon Beach, Illinois October 8, 2025 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Admission $10.00 per adult x 30 = $300.00 $8.00 per student x 120 students =$960.00 Illinois Bus Company 7 buses for four hours at a rate of 74.15 an hour $2076.20 Total: $3,336.20 PFAE Grant 3 Vivian Adams ( D. McCallum) M. James S. Ezell A McKinney R. Buntyn V Mosley M. Ralston L. Tally L. Bujnak M. Spraggins L. Lewis T. Ganaway Relleke Farms Pumpkin Picking Pontoon Beach, Illinois October 9, 2025 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Admission $10.00 per adult x 30 = $300.00 $8.00 per student x 120 students =$960.00 Illinois Bus Company 7 buses for four hours at a rate of 74.15 an hour $2076.20 Total: $3,336.20 PFAE Grant 4 Vivian Adams ( D. McCallum) S. Hamilton W. Dudley S. Bolden T. Mensing J. Jordan-Malone R. Lands N. Allen J. Zeigler C. Smith E. Rogers J. Simmons S. Reed M. Rendleman D. Williams K. Shields Relleke Farms Pumpkin Picking Pontoon Beach, Illinois October 10, 2025 9:30 AM-1:30 PM Admission $10.00 per adult x 30 = $300.00 $8.00 per student x 120 students =$960.00 Illinois Bus Company 7 buses for four hours at a rate of 74.15 an hour $2076.20 Total: $3,336.20 PFAE Grant 5 Vivian Adams ( D. McCallum) S. Wolf M. LaGrone T. Akomani D. Williams R. Frye T. Wilson Relleke Farms Pumpkin Picking Pontoon Beach, Illinois October 14, 2025 9:30 AM-1:30 Admission $10.00 per adult x 25 = $250.00 $8.00 per student x 60 students =$480.00 Illinois Bus Company 3 buses for three hours at a rate of 74.15 an hour $667.35 Total: $1,397.35 PFAE Grant 6 Pupil Services Lori Chalmers 21st Century Summer Program YMCA Water Safety Downtown Belleville, Illinois June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Admission - No Charge Transportation 5 buses x $296.60 x 14 trips = $20,762 Total: $20,762.00 21st Century Grant 7 Pupil Services Lori Chalmers 21st Century Summer Program St. Louis Art 1 Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO. 63110 & History Museum 5700 Lindell St. Louis, MO. 63112 June 4, 2025 Admission = No Charge Transportation 3 buses x $296.60 Total: $889.80 21st Century Grant 8 Pupil Services Lori Chalmers 21st Century Summer Program St. Louis Zoo 1 Government Drive St. Louis, MO. 63110 June 10, 2025 Admission = No Charge 3 buses x $296.60 Total: $889.80 21st Century Grant 9 Pupil Services Lori Chalmers 21st Century Summer Program Museum of Illusions 3730 Foundry Way Suite 168 St. Louis, MO 63110 June 18, 2025 Admission = $13 x 100 =$1,300 Transportation 3 buses x $296.60 Total: $2,189.80 21st Century Grant 10 Pupil Services Lori Chalmers 21st Century Summer Program Main Event 17027 N. Outer 40 Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 June 24, 2025 Admission $19.95 X 85 = $1,695.75 Transportation 3 buses x $296.60 Total: $2,585.55 21st Century Grant TOTAL $42,059.10 File Attachments 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Subject A. Student Information Systems: Rebecca Bowen, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Student Information Systems Rebecca Bowen, Director SKYWARD Student Information System (SIS) All enrollment, withdrawal and ancillary files have been submitted to the State SIS on a weekly basis. Following the close of school, all files related to attendance, student course assignments, and teacher course assignments will be finalized. The initial graduation cohort data will be available in late June once all students are exited from the state system. All three summer school entities in Skyward are available for staff to make the appropriate enrollments and to schedule courses. ASSESSMENTS Preliminary State Assessment Data is available for review. The district must identify and report any student who was not tested for all required state assessments; preliminary work with all building test coordinators has been completed to facilitate this process. The Spring Testing Window for NWEA Map Growth assessments closed on Friday, May 9, 2025. The district was able to exceed the 95% participation rate for all grade levels and subjects. This data is available in Domo, the district’s data dashboard to review and analyze student progress. File Attachments Subject B. School Based Mental Health: Jessica Boykin, Specialist Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report School Based Mental Health Jessica Boykin, Specialist Project AWARE Project Focus: Project AWARE 2022 will create and implement a culturally competent, grief and trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, evidence-based/evidence-informed three-tier public health model for students in District 189 to address youth mental health needs through training adults, implementing quarterly awareness activities, increasing access to screening, referral, and treatment, and developing sustainable infrastructures for school-based mental health programs and services. Per ROE 40, all spending on the Project AWARE grant was halted. Activities that align to the grant goals that have an alternative funding source will continue. Activities and Initiatives: (Goal 1e- Execute quarterly activities to increase awareness of mental illness and substance use/abuse) In collaboration with the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, begin planning learning sessions for Parent Leaders May 29, 2025 event. Student Support groups were facilitated by Mindful Practices at East Saint Louis Senior High School and Gordon Bush with students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Provided Mental Health Awareness social media post and communications to Executive Director Sydney Stigge-Kaufman in acknowledgement of May- Mental Health Awareness Month. Launched Hazel Health Mental Health Telehealth (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for students K-12 districtwide Staff Engagement: (Goal 1f- Use evaluation and feedback to continually improve activities) Collaborate with the Curriculum department to provide staff with support of Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in Branching Minds. Support Playworks in the schools as they completed their site reboots and observations. Facilitated annual review meeting with the Playworks Program Coordinator, Chief of School Keisa Garrett, and Executive Director Sydney Stigge-Kaufman. Provided each principal with a Mental Health resource bag with calming gidgets for youth, SEL book, and other related supplies for their office space. Social Emotional Learning Comfort Room tours were held for staff to visit the staff and youth comfort rooms across the district. ChiroOne Wellness provided staff appreciation wellness sessions at Vivian Adams Early Childhood, James Avant Elementary, Annette Officer Elementary, Katie Wright Elementary, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Lincoln Middle School Created a district library in Nearpod with Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness resources, lessons, and videos. Preparing presentation for the Ed Tech Extravaganza: “Balancing the Pressure: Innovation and Mental Health” Youth Voice & Leadership Principals Roundtable Continued collaboration with Director L. Chalmers, East Side Aligned and Wyman for the principal roundtable implementation plan. Visit roundtables to hear the youth voice and collaborate with administrators to receive feedback on how we can support them. Collaborate with East Side Aligned to plan summer training for SY26 Principal Roundtable Created the annual student voice surveys for continued activities and clubs. Wellness and Culture Task Force Assisted the Chief of Schools, Keisa Garrett, with identifying SEL and Mental Health supports available across the district. Provide ongoing support to schools with end of the year Yondr implementation and collection. Visit sites implementing Yondr pouches to observe arrival/dismissal of students Attend the end of the year Yondr implementation data review meeting with school teams. Other Activities: Attend District MTSS monthly meetings Attend District Guiding Coalition meetings Attend Data and Curriculum meetings Attend Monthly AWARE meetings Attend Grants and Federal Programs monthly meetings Participate in Mentor/Mentee Program; Affinity Group Attend Juvenile Justice Council Monthly Meeting Co-Facilitate SEL Counselor, Social Workers, SPED Social Workers and Behavioral Specialist MTSS meeting Meet with SPED Social Workers to share Social Emotional and Mental Health supports offered within the district. Receive and respond Illinois State Police reports that include youth within the district Monitor Gaggle Therapy usage of students Collaborate with Hoyleton to receive updates on Mental Health referrals data Facilite PLC for Social Emotional Learning Counselors and Social Workers Co-Facilitate WashU MSW practicum students weekly meeting Assist Assistant Athletic Director with end of the year task for Special Olympics and planning for SY 26 Attend end of the school year activities at each site Gathering data for East Saint Louis Senior High School 9th grade Culture Keepers Added Mental Health Resources to the summer school manual for administrators Stronger Connections Grant Grant Focus: Stronger Connections focuses on providing all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments. Activities will promote a positive school culture/climate, and prioritizing student wellness. Program Specifics Progress Partnerships with Community Development Sustainable Solutions, East Side Aligned, Go International St. Louis Chess Club, Community Lifeline, and Tyler D. Roy are coming to an end. Collaboration with Director Chalmers and 21st Century After School program. Review the data, attendance, and feedback from the Spring Mental Health Tour. Completed the Mental Health Tour sessions with a total of 73 attendees. Completed 21st Century Art Therapy field trip to the Museum of Illusions- Saint Louis. Completed Mental Health panel during the May Family Forum: Tyler D. Roy, Ancient Healing Root, Dawne Turner, WorryFree Enterprises, LLC shared resources with staff, families, and students. Facilitated end of the year review with East Side Aligned and Chief of School Keisa Garrett. Completed St. Louis Chess at Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence, Mason Clark Middle School, and Lincoln Middle School. Crisis Prevention Institute training with Mental Health has started for five staff members (2-Mason Clark Middle, 1-Lincoln Middle School, and 1- District Administrator). File Attachments Subject C. Pupil Services (Transportation & 21st Century): Lori Chalmers, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Pupil Services (Transportation & 21st Century) Lori Chalmers, Director Pupil Services: Dr. Mateen has taken the lead on Expulsion Hearings Process for the upcoming 2024-25 school year with the assistance of Mrs. Charlotte Edwards per Chief of School Keisa Garrett Dr. Mateen will take the lead on Alternative Placement Meetings with the assistance of Director Charlotte Edwards as directed by Chief of School Keisa 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 Facilitated Culture and Wellness Task Force Meetings to review Student Code of Conduct and Yondr Pouches. Jessica Johnson will take the lead per Chief of School Keisa Garrett Assist Jessica Johnson-Boykin with the implementation of the activities in the Stronger Connections Grant Review Progress of the District’s ISBE’s Top 20% for Exclusionary Discipline Improvement Plan Created the Discipline Remote Plan to be submitted to ISBE Weekly debriefing with the Chief of Schools Keisa Garrett 21st Century Community Learning Center: Reviewed Cohort 23 grant information, objectives, and activities Met with Metis Associates to discuss the data collected during their in-person site visits Facilitated monthly meetings with site coordinators Scheduled and held required trainings with 21st Century Staff Reviewed the 2024-2025 Summer Schedule for 21st Century Programming, meetings, PD, and events Completed CACFP Monthly Meal Counts Reviewed the budgets from the 21st CCLC Grant and created amendment Met with Youth Development Alliance (YDA) Participated in the 21st Century Community Learning Center Advisory Council Meeting 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 Made necessary changes to the routes for the 2024-2025 school year 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 parent group regarding transportation concerns Facilitated training to approve drivers of the MVRs. Assist with checking in and out the two district activity buses for usage Coordinate pickup and drop off times of the activity buses w/building and grounds Created routes for submission of Summer School Transportation Information Met with Illinois Central Bus Company VP Cafria Hart; Mary Dotson, Illinois Central District Manager, Stacie Warma, Illinois Central Manager, and Keisa Garrett, Chief of Schools, to discuss concerns regarding the shortage of drivers, delays in routes, and quality of services. File Attachments Subject D. Family Engagement & Student Attendance Services: Charlotte Edwards, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Family Engagement & Student Attendance Services Charlotte Edwards, Director TAOEP Grant: The FY 2025-2026 TAOEP RFP grant application will be completed and submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education for review/approval. The grant provides partial funding for the Truants Alternative & Optional Education Program Hat Officer’s salary and benefits. Truants Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) HAT Officers The Homeless Attendance Truancy Officers are progress monitoring student enrollment/attendance and providing family intake services for incoming McKinney Vento families. The monthly HAT Officer Department meeting took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 via Google Meet. The Meeting topics consist of the following: Attendance procedures and protocols, Parent communication, Building and Regional Office of Education hearings, Professional Development opportunities: pdroe.net Required MCKV Training: Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of Public Act 103-0041 , Monthly building attendance meetings, Homeless Resource Line 1-618-825-3330 (Food Pantries, Clothing Resources, Advice & Support, Emergency Shelter, Housing Assistance Referrals & Crisis Response), Review of Truancy and Attendance Laws. ISBE TRUANCY AND ATTENDANCE LAWS PRESENTATION Title 1 Homeless Set Aside Funds: Monthly meetings are held with Director Kiaundra Smith to review the grant expectations and progress monitor spending. Vouchers are provided to families from “Personal Touch Boutique” to support district students in receiving school clothes & uniforms. Students receive school supplies, hygiene kits, and clear book bags. Students who live outside of the district boundaries but qualify for enrollment due to McKinney Vento criteria are provided transportation using the cost sharing agreement with respective districts. Express Medical Transporters (EMT) provides transportation for East St. Louis School District 189 students. For FY 24-25, the district is currently providing cost sharing with surrounding districts for (30) students/families. There are approximately 246 McKinney Vento students that have been identified and tagged in Skyward. (15) MCKV students are receiving EMT transportation. There are (30) students that are receiving transportation via cost sharing. Youth in Care: There are approximately 134 students identified as “Youth in Care” assigned to campuses in East St. Louis School District 189 including SIU Charter and out of district placements. Student Records: April 22, 2025-May 20, 2025 we have supported 180 over former students pursuing their educational endeavors by providing them with School Records. Student Records has also serviced approximately 63 orders through parchment.com . We strive hard to make sure we can close each case in a timely, friendly, and productive manner. Assisting with the Transition of Records going to Middle Schools and High Schools until Clerks go home for Summer Break. Long Term Records Goals: Performing Records Auditing and Maintenance at all Schools except Gordon Bush and East St. Louis Senior High. Records Maintenance requires additional hands and additional time. Short Term Records Goals : Cleaning up Temporary Records making them Permanent. Records Maintenance requires additional hands and additional time. Student Records: February 21, 2025-April 22, 2025 we have supported over 342 former students pursuing their educational endeavors by providing them with School Records. Student Records has also serviced approximately 94 orders through parchment.com . We strive hard to make sure we can close each case in a timely, friendly, and productive manner. Long Term Records Goals : Performing Records Auditing and Maintenance at all Schools except Gordon Bush and East St. Louis Senior High. Records Maintenance requires additional hands and additional time. Short Term Records Goals: Cleaning up Temporary Records making them Permanent. Records Maintenance requires additional hands and additional time. Alternative Placement: The Alternative Placement Committee monthly met on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Monthly meetings are held via Google Meet to review criteria for placement and continuation of services for secondary students at East St. Louis Sr. High, Lincoln Middle School & Mason Clark Middle School. Criteria for placement at the Gordon Bush Alternative Center consists of the following: grade recovery, attendance, suspensions, expulsions, and parent/student request and behavior/academic concerns. The Alternative Placement Committee consists of the following: Dr. Kareem Mateen (Chairperson), Charlotte Edwards (Co-chairperson/Expulsion Officer), Kimberly Hopkins (Special Services Director), Darnell Spencer (Gordon Bush Alternative Center Principal), Julius Lewis (East St. Louis Sr. High School Behavior Interventionist), Marco Williams (Mason Clark Middle School Behavior Interventionist), Kendrick Evans (Lincoln Middle School Behavior Interventionist and Katina Gaskew (Program Secretary). Expulsion Hearings : To date, four student hearings were scheduled & conducted during the month of May. The students attended East St. Louis Sr. High School, Gordon Bush Alternative Center Mason Clark Middle School. The hearing attendees consisted of the following: Julius Lewis (East St. Louis Sr. High School Behavior Interventionist), Marco Williams (Mason Clark Middle School Behavior Interventionist) Charlotte Edwards (Expulsion Officer) and Darnell Spencer (Gordon Bush Alternative Center Principal). Department recommendations are considered for alternative placements in lieu of expulsion at Gordon Bush Alternative Center, SAFE School in Belleville, IL, Vincent Gray in East St. Louis, IL or temporary virtual learning assignments. K-12 Enrollment: As of Friday, May 16, 2025, 597 students have enrolled in grades K-8th at the James Williams FACE Center. Out of the 246 McKinney Vento students, 30 of the families that qualify for McKinney Vento also completed applications on site and received book bags with school supplies. Family and Community Engagement Activities: Lead Parents: Lead Parent (Teacher Facilitator) Meeting Campuses Represented Annette Officer Elementary Dunbar Elementary James Avant Elementary Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence Lincoln Middle School Mason Clark Middle School East St. Louis Senior High School Gordon Bush Alternative School Topics of Discussion: Review Spring Family Forum School Assignments for SY25-26 Land Lincoln Ambassadors (Parents) Parents As Partners Parent University Courses Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Lead Parent (Teacher Facilitator) Meeting James E. Williams Center Family Engagement: The Spring Family Forum took place on Thursday, May 1, 2025. We had 75+ parents to attend the Tech-Know Social Hour. Parents had an opportunity to participate in STEM-Based activities. Meals were provided for all parents who attended. There were a total of twenty-five (25) community partners. Embracing She, LLC. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Community Development Sustainable Solutions The Community Archive Lansdowne UP East St. Louis Historical Society University of Illinois Extension Gateway Pet Guardians Mason’s Lollipop Shoppe Kerengende Foundation The Mind of Christ Church COFI - Parents United for Change Catholic Urban Programs Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Novella Blue The Mentor Dojo Joni’s House Illinois State Police Ancient Healing Root Choose You, LLC. Equip for Equality Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services First Bank The Butterfly Project Training With Excellence (TWE) Kindergarten-8th Grade Enrollment Tuesday, July 15 - Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 James E. Williams Center 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Peace Warriors District Activities: Peace Warriors is a student organization that is led by campus faculty/staff to promote a peaceful alternative to resolving conflicts. Students in grades 8th-12th from all of the districts’ secondary schools (East St. Louis Sr. High, Gordon Bush Alternative Center, Lincoln Middle, Mason Clark Middle & Young School of Excellence) participate in Peace Warriors activities that promote the teachings/principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from all the secondary campuses attended a field trip to Memphis, TN. during the month of April. The students participated in educational and engaging activities that fosters the Peace Warriors Principles. The following Peace Warriors “Six Principles” of Dr. Martin Luther King are as follows: Principle 1: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. Principle 2: The Beloved Community is the framework for the future. Principle 3: Attack forces of evil not persons doing evil. Principle 4: Accept suffering without retaliation for the sake of the cause to achieve a goal. Principle 5: Avoid internal violence of the spirit as well as external physical violence. Principle 6: The Universe is on the side of justice. School Professional Development Calendar / District Initiatives: Monthly Activities Chief of Schools Keisa Garrett bi-weekly conference calls Bi-weekly department debriefing meeting with Secretary (K. Gaskew) & Family Engagement Coordinator (Z. Brown) Grant Managers' monthly meeting with Director Smith serving as the meeting facilitator TAOEP & PFA Grant monthly meeting with Director Smith serving as facilitator Alternative Placement Committee monthly meeting with Dr. Mateen serving as meeting facilitator HAT Officers monthly department meeting with Dir. Edwards serving as meeting facilitator Webinar: Teams Make all the Difference for Improving Attendance Family Engagement Department budget meeting with Katina Gaskew, Rhonda Jones & Zorina Brown with Dir. Edwards serving as meeting facilitator Professional Development: Stronger Connections Conference in Collinsville, IL Parent Communication Parent communication for the month consisted of the following: McKinney-Vento applications/resources, referral procedures, and student discipline and enrollment concerns. The monthly total of parent contacts that were addressed by the department was (12). Campus Visits: Thursday May 1, 2025: Beta Club Induction Ceremony @ Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence Wednesday, May 7, 2025: Community Partners Recognition Dinner @ James Avant Elementary Monday, May 12, 2025L Red Village Promotion Ceremonies @ Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Kindergarten-3rd Grade Awards Ceremony @ Dunbar Elementary Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Gordon Bush Alternative Center “Expulsion Hearing” Tuesday, May 20, 2025: East St. Louis Sr. High Graduation Services @ East Side Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Gordon Bush Alternative Center: “Expulsion Hearings” File Attachments Subject E. Special Services: Kim Hopkins, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Special Services Kim Hopkins, Director ISBE Correspondence: ISBE correspondence dated April 17, 2025 regarding identified significant discrepancy in the district’s data regarding suspension/expulsion data for a racial subgroup as related to Indicators 4a & 4b. The plan is due to ISBE on June 15, 2025 Indicator 4a is a significant discrepancy in the rate of suspension/expulsion of children with disabilities for greater than 10 cumulative days in a school year Indicator 4b is significant discrepancy, by race/ethnicity, in the rate of suspension/expulsion of children with disabilities for greater than 10 cumulative days in a school year ISBE correspondence dated May 7, 2025 informing the district that the annual Restraint and Time Out (RTO) reduction plan and progress report is no longer required. ISBE email correspondence dated May 15, 2025 informing the district’s disproportionality for Indicator 9 & 10 based upon disproportionate representation of students who receive special education services by disability category and race/ethnicity. The file review is due to ISBE by July 1, 2025 ISBE correspondence dated May 22, 2025 informing the formal complaint alleging violation of special education rules and regulations of parent participation is closed. The corrective action plan addressed the required actions and provided the necessary documentation. Compliance: ISBE will collect Indicator 11 & 13 data for the school year 2024-2025 in I Star on July 15, 2025 Indicator 11 data is collected for students who receive an initial special education evaluation during the current school year. The data is collected to determine if the district did complete the evaluation for special education within 60 days of the parental consent. Indicator 13 data measures the percentage of students who are 16 years of age and older with an IEP. This IEP must include appropriate transition assessment and transition services that allow the student to meet postsecondary goals The Timely and Meaningful Consultation meeting was held on May 15, 2025 for East St Louis and Brooklyn School districts. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the allocation of proportionate share funds received through the IDEA Part B grants. Interpreter Data Collection in IStar is due by June 30, 2025 Business/Finance: The ARP IDEA Liquidation Extension application was submitted and approved in IWAS Continue to work on resolving Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Brooklyn Unit School District Provided updates to the Finance Department regarding District and IDEA grant budgets Submission of 4th Quarter tuition billing for Brooklyn School District Prepared billing for the Teacher of the Dear/Hard of Hearing service for Cahokia School District Deadlines for Student Approvals/Claims are as follows: June 16 Orphanage Regular Term June 30 Interpreter Data Collection July 15 Indicator 11 (Evaluation Timelines) and Indicator 13 (Transition) July 15 Excess Cost July 31 Personnel Personnel: Continue to monitor vacancies for the 25-26 school year Recommended special education teachers and staff for Summer Enrichment Director’s Activities: Formulated a District Accountability Team to develop the corrective action plan in order to address the issues of non compliance in response to the comprehensive assessment completed by ISBE. The comprehensive assessment reviewed special education policy and procedures. The corrective action plan is due to ISBE by May 30, 2025. Continue to identify programming needs for the 25-26 school year Complete performance evaluations for administrative staff by June 30, 2025 Attending the ISBE & SELA Special Education Directors Conference in Bloomington, IL, June 9-10, 2025 Kept the Chief of Schools abreast of the department’s activities through weekly meetings Attended monthly meetings with the Office of Grants and Federal Programs Attended the monthly grant managers meeting Attended the DLM Participation 1% Threshold meeting Attended the Alternative Placement meeting Participated in an online demo with Conover regarding a Transition Assessment Attended various Master Schedule meetings to support schools with the finalization of the schedule for the 25-26 school year Staff Activities: Assistant Director, Kristy Hughes Weekly meetings with the Director and Chief of Schools Attended monthly meetings with the Office of Grants and Federal Programs Attended the monthly grant managers meeting Attended the DLM Participation 1% Threshold meeting Participated in an online demo with Conover regarding a Transition Assessment Attended various Master Schedule meetings to support schools with the finalization of the schedule for the 25-26 school year Finalizing the Summer IEP meeting schedule Met with related service staff to provide end of year expectations Prepared the 25-26 school year student case management lists for dissemination to the special education teachers prior to the end of the school year Attend the SELA & ISBE Special Education Directors Conference in Bloomington, IL, June 9-10, 2025 Special Education Supervisors The special education supervisors are finishing up the school year by closing out all student cases and reconciling IEP paperwork The supervisors will facilitate the scheduled Summer IEP meetings The last day of work for the summer break is June 10, 2025 Special Education Facilitators The last day of work for the summer break is June 10, 2025 Continue to collaborate with schools in need of assistance with finalizing the Master Schedules for the 25-26 school year Ms. Stallings and Ms. Shaw will be facilitating the RISE training for secondary level special education teachers, May 28-30, 2025 The facilitators will be attending the Annual RISE Trainer certification. This will be a virtual training held on June 17-18, 2025 Clerical Participated in various webinar trainings in preparation for preparation and submission of claims Preparing the 4th Quarter tuition billing for Brooklyn SD Assisting the Assistant Director with the development of the 2025-2026 school year IEP meeting schedule Finalizing the 24-25 fiscal year by reconciling invoices, records HB grades, payroll, purchases and reconciliations Professional Development CPI Training-security guards RISE Training-secondary teachers File Attachments Subject F. Curriculum: Antionette Johnson, Executive Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Curriculum Antionette Johnson, Executive Director English Language Arts Curriculum and Assessment Updates: All grade levels continue to work towards implementing curriculum changes to reflect alignment with the Illinois Literacy Plan and emphasis on Science of Reading aligned instruction. The curriculum writing teams continue to meet after school to complete curricular updates and assessment writing. 9th Grade Honors English I: A team is currently working to revise the 9th grade Honors curriculum. The changes will result in a more rigorous course that will align with and prepare students for additional AP English courses. Professional Development Survey: A survey regarding Professional Development was sent to all district English teachers grade K-12. The survey offered teachers the opportunity to share their thoughts on topics such as what type of PD opportunities they would like to see offered, what suggestions they would make for PD topics, and what barriers prevented them from participating in PD opportunities. In total, 36 teachers responded to the survey: 12 from grades K-2. 10 from Grades 3-5, 8 from grades 6-8, and 6 from grades 9-12. Information from this survey will be used to help guide ELA professional development for the 2025-26 SY. Math Textbook Presentations Eight teachers, along with the instructional facilitator, attended all four textbook adoption presentations for a potential new core resource for the 2026–2027 school year. These teachers represented five of the eight impacted schools. Following the presentations, a core textbook committee of four teachers—each from a different school—met to review the materials in greater depth. During the first committee session, teachers identified pros and cons for each resource and made preliminary recommendations for further exploration in the 2025–2026 school year. The committee recommends inviting the top two resource providers back for additional presentations to allow for deeper exploration. Select teachers will also pilot components of the resources in their classrooms to evaluate instructional usability and student engagement. Additionally, the committee plans to connect with neighboring districts currently using these programs and may conduct school visits to observe implementation in action. Math Initiative The DNA Math initiative, supported by Solution Tree, is now underway. Teachers participated in their first training session in early May with positive feedback. Administrator training, originally scheduled for the spring, has been rescheduled for August to ensure all incoming administrators can attend. A half-day training session is also planned during the Teacher Institute for educators new to the district or those newly assigned to math classrooms who have not yet received the training. MathCon Competition Two students competed in the national MathCon finals held in Chicago. They faced off against top math students from all 50 states. In addition to the competition, students had the opportunity to explore the city—an experience that created lasting memories and celebrated their academic achievement. Social Science Curriculum Writing Cohort Teachers from across K-5 came together for a focused 3-day curriculum writing session at the Board of Education. They collaborated to develop aligned assessments, unit guides, and instructional resources for the 2025–2026 school year. Emphasis was placed on vocabulary strategies rooted in the Science of Reading and integrating informational text into every social science unit. 6th–8th grade teams have begun revising units using feedback from the Assessment Institute and “Black History 365” training. Updates focus on writing-based assessments, source evaluation, and locally relevant history. New rubrics incorporate both content and disciplinary literacy standards. The 9th grade U.S. History team has finalized their six-unit timeline from Civil Rights to Present Day. Units are aligned with Reading and Writing History standards, and pacing allows for inquiry-based learning and project assessments. The Civics team has embedded more real-world scenarios, including a simulated town hall and civic responsibility journals. Summer School Planning Finalized The summer school pacing guides for K-5 Social Science were completed. Each grade features 30-minute daily lessons focused on foundational reading strategies (e.g., context clues, text structure) applied to civics, geography, and history. These lessons are designed to reinforce both literacy and content knowledge. Student-Centered Learning Projects Final projects, such as the third-grade "Global Communities Showcase," were successfully implemented. These projects reflected student identity, collaboration, and real-world connections. Professional Learning Spotlight A four-part professional learning series on Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Informational Text is underway. Teachers are exploring how to design engaging PBL units that emphasize real-world problems, strong writing, and inquiry. The sessions focused on aligning Reading History, Social Science and ELA standards and planning quality projects. Local History Collaboration The partnership with the East St. Louis Historical Society continues to grow. Teachers are curating resources for a new 8th-grade Illinois History unit that spotlights the local labor movement, Black civic leaders, and historical geography of the region. Assessment and Data Alignment The Instructional Team is working to align formative and summative assessments across grade levels to allow for longitudinal tracking of student progress in reading historical texts, constructing arguments, and using evidence. ESL and Bilingual Education Subject is a newly adopted supplemental instructional platform designed to enhance student access to grade-level C.O.R.E. content through multilingual support. The program features instructional videos, interactive checks for understanding, and resource sheets that reinforce key concepts. Over the past three weeks, the Curriculum Department has collaborated with administrators and secondary teachers to review the platform and explore its instructional applications. Concurrently, alignment work is underway to ensure that Subject’s resources are closely integrated with the district’s existing curriculum, supporting both instructional consistency and student learning outcomes. Competency-Based Education (CBE) Skyward/CBE standards calibration Adaptive competencies review Academic competencies review Director’s Meeting and Activities Weekly Meeting with Chief of Staff Weekly Meeting with Instructional Facilitators Weekly Meeting with Director of Instructional Support and College Readiness Bi-weekly District MTSS Meeting Bi-weekly AP Meetings (ESLSH) B-weekly Core Meeting Monthly School Improvement Meeting (ESLSH) Monthly School Improvement Meeting (Lincoln) Monthly Data, Curriculum and CAC Monthly Curriculum Meeting (High School Assistant Principals) Monthly Grants and Federal Programs Meeting Monthly Meeting with Monthly Grants and Federal Programs Quarterly ESL Department Meeting Quarterly AP Grant Meeting with College Board Quarterly AP Grant Meeting Subject Presentations Grading Policy Meeting (District, ESLSH, Quarterly Branching Minds Admin Institute Planning Meeting Master Schedule Meetings (Mason Clark, Younge, Katie Wright, and Lincoln) Curriculum End of the Year Wrap-Up (Officer, Clark Unruly Studios Meeting Nearpod Meeting HMH Connect Meeting Pre-Work Achieving AP Success for ALL Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Tutor.com Meeting Newsela Meeting Dunbar PLT Summer Tech Planning Meeting File Attachments Subject G. Career & Technical Education: Dekiethrich Lockett, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - 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 College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) Twenty ( 20 ) students earned Career Pathway Endorsement s (CCPE). The Career Pathway Endorsement Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete a series of accomplishments engaged in activities, a career-focused instructional sequence, professional learning opportunities, and experiences that foster career readiness. The diploma seal is a signal to employers that a student is prepared to participate in the workforce. Construction Trades: General Three ( 3 ) students earned the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE). Health Care: Nursing Thirteen ( 13 ) students earned the HealthCare Science and Technology College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE). Welding Trades: Four ( 4 ) students earned the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE). FY25 Dual Credit and Post Secondary Numbers Two Hundred Nineteen (219) students earned a total of 17,005 early college credits and Postsecondary Career hours. Dual Credit Career and Technical Education (CTE) One Hundred Forty-Two (142) CTE students enrolled in dual credit courses at East St. Louis School Senior High School earned 505 Postsecondary hours from Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). Subject Catalog Section Enrollment Name College Credits Total CIS 230 ES1 4 Audio Visual 3 12 CMT 145 ES1 7 Construction Trade I 4 28 CMT 145 ES2 1 Construction Trade I 4 4 CMT 145 ES3 3 Construction Trade I 4 12 CMT 146 ES2 2 Construction Trade II 4 8 EET 131 ES1 6 Electrical Trades 3 18 HRO 105 ES1 13 Nurse Assistant 7 91 HRO 160 ES1 20 Medical Terminology 3 60 MGMT 213 ES1 7 Business Education 3 21 OAT 146 ES1 17 Information Processing 3 51 WLDT 101 ES1 5 Weld Tech I 5 25 WLDT 101 ES2 8 Weld Tech I 5 40 WLDT 152 ES1 1 Weld Tech II 5 5 BUS 101 ES1 21 Business Education 3 63 BUS 101 ES2 8 Business Education 3 24 BUS 101 ES3 12 Business Education 3 36 CUL 116 ES1 7 Culinary Arts 1 7 Subject Catalog Section Enrollment Name College Credits Total Postsecondary Career hours Cosmetology Seventy-Seven (77) CTE students enrolled in Cosmetology courses at East St. Louis School Senior High School earned Postsecondary Career hours in Cosmetology totaling 16,500 Hours. FY25 Industry Certification(s) Updates: Industry Certification receipt increased (FY25: 225 (272), FY24: 174 (228), FY23: 97, FY22: 93, FY21: 27, FY20: 0, FY19: 23, FY18: 10) Automotives: OSHA 10 Safety Certification Twenty-Seven ( 27 ) students have completed the OSHA 10 Safety Training and received their OSHA 10 Safety Training Certification. Culinary Arts: National Restaurant Association ServSafe Managers and Food Handlers Certification(s) Seven (7) Students received ServSafe Managers Certification. (100% students edible for test passed) Fifty-Seven ( 57 ) students who have earned their ServSafe Food Handlers Certification. Construction Trades: OSHA 10 Safety Certification Twenty-Seven ( 27 ) students have completed the OSHA 10 Safety Training and received their OSHA 10 Safety Training Certification. Cosmetology: Barbicide Certification Forty-Seven ( 47 ) students have completed and received their Barbicide Certification. Electrical Trades: OSHA 10 Safety Certification Forty-Seven ( 47 ) students have completed the OSHA 10 Safety Training and received their OSHA 10 Safety Training Certification. Health Care: Nursing - State of Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant Thirteen ( 13 ) students passed the Illinois Certified Nurse Assistant ( CNA) test. (100% students edible for test passed) Eighteen ( 18 ) students have completed and received their (CPR) Certification. Welding Trades: OSHA 10 Safety Certification Twenty-Nine ( 29 ) students have completed the OSHA 10 Safety Training and received their OSHA 10 Safety Training Certification. CTE Activities/Updates: All CTE Activities are coordinated by the Special Populations Coordinator, Andrea Wilson-Vickers and Career Pathways Supervisor, Jazlyn Stanciel in collaboration with the CTE Instructors. Students attended the second session of the Gateway Equity Institute EXPLORE PAWSibilities with Nestle Purina on Tuesday, May 6. This program covered a variety of careers in pet care such as veterinary medicine, engineering, marketing, IT and more. All graduating seniors received certificates of completion of their respective programs. CTE Pathway completers received light blue cords at graduation. Six students from the Culinary Arts program completed applications with the T.A.K.E. program and will work part time at Sweet Nettie Bs in Belleville, IL this summer. They will utilize the knowledge and skills they learned in Culinary I. The advanced audio-visual students visited iHeartRadio once a month to record episodes for the YOUTH POV broadcasting show that airs on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. Forty employers attended the annual Career Fair, which offered students direct employment opportunities in entry-level careers as well as alternative education pathways following high school. Career and Technical Education Director: Met with Holland Construction and Incite Design to review the scope of the work for the new CTE building . Reviewed CTEI and Perkins expenditure reports from the finance department. Approved and submitted CTEI and Perkins expenditure reports from the finance department to ISBE for payment. Communicated with the finance department receipt of supplies to support curriculums for Systems # 470 CTE Programs, Vendor Invoice, and the closing of Purchase Order(s). Ensured that allocated funds are spent in accordance with those policies established by ISBE Illinois Perkins and CTEI Grant Expenditure Guidance. Completed purchase requisitions for supplemental materials and supplies to support curriculums for Systems # 470 CTE Programs. Ensure that the EFE regional functions and performs in accordance with those policies established in the Intergovernmental Agreement(s) adopted by the member school districts and in compliance with those policies and procedures approved by the Board of Control (BOC). File Attachments Subject H. Finance & Federal / State Programs: Kiaundra Smith, Director Meeting Jun 3, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Finance & Federal / State Programs Kiaundra Smith, Director The Office of Grants and Federal Programs (OGFP) promotes sound fiscal stewardship and accountability, provides compliance monitoring support and resources for the effective and efficient implementation of federal, state, and competitive grants in alignment with East Saint Louis School District 189 policy, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance and stated grant objectives. All Grants Individual meetings with grant managers and OGFP were held the third week of May 2025 to review financial and programmatic implementation of grants which includes addressing any discrepancies between eFinance and grant managers’ records. Virtual Monthly 1-on-1 grant manager meetings to review fiscal compliance and implementation FY26 Consolidated District Plan submission to ISBE Grants Quarterly Expenditure Reporting FY26 Budget Defense Meetings FY26 Budget Entry Title Programs Title consultation meetings held with public and non-public school leaders and directors Professional Development Calendar / District Initiatives Month of May Activities Virtual National Grants Ma