CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY)

4 Tuesday, November 4, 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 Nov 4, 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. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Subject A. Curriculum: Antionette Johnson, Executive Director Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Type Information, Report Curriculum Antionette Johnson, Executive Director The Curriculum Department’s focus this month has been on increasing student proficiency and growth in mathematics through our district’s Math initiative. With current math proficiency levels at 5% in high school and 19% in elementary and middle school, the district is prioritizing targeted, research-based support to accelerate student achievement. In September, teachers participated in DNA Math professional learning, designed to deepen their mathematical content knowledge and strengthen instructional expertise. This month, they are actively applying these strategies in small, controlled classrooms called “DNA Learning Labs,” emphasizing student-to-student discourse, just-in-time/just-in-case supports, the use of manipulatives, exploration of multiple solution paths, and productive struggle—key components of the DNA Math approach. Teachers have received feedback and coaching support through these labs, with the expectation that they continue these practices in their regular classrooms. Principals are also playing a critical role in supporting these instructional shifts through classroom walkthroughs. Using a structured observation tool, they are able to identify effective math practices in action and provide actionable feedback to teachers. Additionally, CFA (Common Formative Assessment) and CUA (Curriculum-Unit Assessment) data are being analyzed to closely monitor student learning and growth throughout this process. This data informs instructional decisions, helps address learning gaps, and supports continuous improvement in math instruction. All observation and assessment data are reviewed during Principal Meetings, where school leaders collaboratively analyze trends, strengthen accountability measures, and identify ongoing supports to enhance math instruction and improve student outcomes across all grade levels. ESL and Bilingual Education Avant Elementary School recently hosted its first Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, providing students with a meaningful opportunity to explore and appreciate diverse cultures. Students performed culturally relevant songs, and one class created a display of flags representing different Spanish-speaking countries, reinforcing geography and cultural awareness. Parents supported the program, and students actively engaged in peer learning by teaching each other basic Spanish phrases. The celebration combined cultural education with interactive learning, making it both informative and engaging. PD University On October 14, 2025, approximately 80 staff members participated in PD University. The professional learning sessions offered a variety of topics to support instructional growth and student success, including: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Certification Spark Your Lessons with Gemini High School Only: Mapping Success Classroom Management 101 Elementary Only: Maximizing MyON – Strengthening ELA Skills Through Targeted Reading Practice These sessions provided staff with opportunities to enhance their skills, explore innovative strategies, and apply practical techniques in their classrooms. After School Programming We are pleased to announce that the district has been awarded the After School Program Grant, the Advanced Placement (AP) Grant, and the Computer Science Equity Grant. Beginning in November, these funding sources will allow us to continue offering high-quality interventions, extensions, and enrichment opportunities for students beyond the regular school day. With the conclusion of the state’s 21st Century Grant, these grants ensure that our students continue to have access to academic support, advanced coursework, and innovative learning experiences designed to promote growth, achievement, and engagement. ELA: Elementary (Grades K–5) Instruction continues to progress as we approach the end of the semester. By the end of this month, all K–5 teachers will have administered at least two Common Unit Assessments and completed two extensive writing tasks (Grades 1–5). Middle School (Grades 6–8) ELA classes in Grades 6–8 are currently engaged in grade-level novel study units. During these units, students are reading a core novel and analyzing related texts—including poetry, nonfiction articles, and primary source documents—that reflect the historical or cultural context of their novel. Each grade level will conclude the unit with a Literary Analysis essay that synthesizes the novel and its accompanying texts. High School (Grades 9–12) High school English teachers are utilizing Professional Learning Team (PLT) time to develop comprehensive unit planning documents. This work is strengthening vertical and horizontal alignment across courses and deepening the focus on REAL standards. The curriculum for the new Literature and Drama course has been completed, instructional materials have been ordered, and the course is now being implemented. In November, the curriculum and high school team will meet to finalize the second-semester curriculum for Freshman English Lab. Delivered PD Events/Teacher Coaching Sessions: -AVID strategies for the IAR RST Grades 5-8 -Enhancing OG Foundations Instruction Grades K-2 -Morphology Best Practices Grades 3-5 -Curriculum and classroom support 1st and 2nd grade James Avant -Curriculum and classroom support Kindergarten /1st grade Katie Harper Wright -PLT ELA/Social Science Cohesion Support –Lincoln Middle School Meetings/Events/PD Attended: -Wayground -St. Clair County ROE: IAR Performance Descriptors PD Session -District 189 MTSS Meeting -District 189 Data, Curriculum, CAC Meeting -Curriculum Team Meeting -Building Grade Level Team Meetings as requested - Weekly Building Walkthrough Debriefs with Principals - IMSE District Trainer Practicum **CIRCA Dyslexia Prep courses Math: Textbook Presentations The dates for the second round of presentations are set for November. These sessions will focus on how teachers can implement the resource, how the resources align with our DNA Math Initiative, and ways the resource will raise math achievement. The goal is to ensure we can make an informed decision that will be beneficial for teachers, students, and stakeholders. Math Initiative The first round of K–2 DNA Math Learning Labs has been completed. These labs provided teachers with time to collaborate, plan, and teach a math lesson to a small group of students while receiving feedback from colleagues. The labs focus on the instructional shifts needed in math, including engaging students in multifaceted tasks, promoting student-to-student discourse, and ensuring students are doing the sense-making. Learning labs for grades 3–12 will take place in the coming weeks, continuing this hands-on approach to instructional growth. After-School Professional Development After-school PD supports the same instructional shifts highlighted in both the content sessions and learning lab sessions. As part of the district’s Math Initiative, these sessions give teachers dedicated time to plan and refine lessons that align with district goals, reinforcing the strategies and approaches explored in the learning labs. Building Walkthroughs Building walkthroughs are aligned with our Math Initiative and provide an additional layer of support for instructional growth. Administrators, teachers, and the instructional facilitator observe with shared expectations, focusing on key elements of effective lessons. This collaboration ensures that teaching and learning remain focused and aligned with the district’s instructional shifts. Science Curriculum and Instructional Tools This year, science labs continue to be a major area of focus across classrooms. Teachers will be required to upload both exemplar and non-exemplar student lab work to designated folders. This process will help us monitor the implementation of labs, ensure alignment with curriculum expectations, and track student progress toward mastery of science learning goals. Instructional frameworks have been created for science teachers who: Teach science five days per week for 30 minutes per day; Teach science two days per week for 60 minutes and one day for 30 minutes; Teach science one day per week for 150 minutes. Additionally, professional development for grades K–5 will focus on effectively teaching Savvas science lessons within a 30, 60, or 150-minute instructional block, providing teachers with strategies to maximize student engagement and learning within each time frame. During this professional development, the instructional frameworks for these scheduling models will be introduced to support consistent and effective lesson delivery. All science standards for grades K–8 have been deconstructed into student-friendly “I Can” statements. This is a critical step in making learning accessible, measurable, and meaningful for students. These statements empower students to understand learning expectations, self-assess their progress, and take ownership of their learning, while providing teachers with a clear framework for instruction and assessment. Similarly, all standards for high school science courses will also be deconstructed into student-friendly “I Can” statements, ensuring consistency across grade levels and supporting students in taking ownership of their learning in preparation for more advanced science concepts. These frameworks are designed to ensure consistency and alignment in instructional delivery across varying schedules. They will be introduced to elementary teachers during the upcoming Savvas professional development, which will focus on supporting effective science instruction within each scheduling model. Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) are also being developed to include elementary grade levels. These guides provide educators with clear, research-based indicators of effective science instruction. By aligning classroom practices with the vision of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), IPGs support teachers in creating learning experiences that promote inquiry, hands-on exploration, and deep conceptual understanding from an early age. At the high school level, through collaborative planning, teachers have identified and agreed upon the instructional order of lessons to ensure coherent and effective delivery. This alignment provides a clear structure for instruction across classrooms and supports consistent pacing. Curriculum guides for each subject are currently under construction, with the goal of completion by the end of the school year. PD Attended/Meetings/Events -St. Clair County ROE: Beyond the Test: Understanding and Using New IAR/ISA Performance Level Descriptors in Grades 3-8 -Curriculum Team Meeting -School District 189 MTSS Meetings -Building Grade Level Team Meetings as requested -Building PLC assistance as requested Social Studies Social Science Teachers in all grades are working to complete a class framework for all grade levels. Social Science t eachers were welcomed to join the Inclusive, Inquiry-based Social Studies for Illinois (I3), a new professional learning community co-hosted by UIUC and ISBE. Elementary School Students have completed the CUA 1 for Grade K-5. Students had a combination of Student Projects and traditional IAR style assessments in Wayground. Instructional Facilitator has met with Black History Team leads to prepare for the Black History Program for February 26. Middle School Students in middle school have completed Units 1 and 2. Students focused on writing DBQ style essays. Students used primary and secondary resources to create these Argumentative Essays. Each essay used 3-5 documents provided by the DBQ Project. During PLT sessions teachers worked, to identify 8 District Wide R.E.A.L. Standards and two schoolwide R.E.A.L. Standards based on recent IAR Data. The Instructional Facilitator will use the selected standards to create a correlation chart for Reading History/Writing History Standards and the Illinois Social Science Content Standards as a way to increase literacy in class. Currently, students are working on Project Based Learning Units, focusing on student choice, Reading and Writing History Standards along with Social Science Content. High School Social Science Teachers, administration and the curriculum department have been working together to integrate Historical Texts and Literacy Skills. As a department, teachers are focusing on integrating ACT Vocabulary practice into their daily classroom activities. The Social Science instructional Facilitator has been working in individual sessions to improve student engagement, planning, prep, and instructional rigor. Assessments have been completed for Unit 1. Currently they are writing DBQ’s with a focus on analyzing and comparing documents. Delivered PD Events/Teacher Coaching Sessions: -High School Teacher Lesson Planning -DBQ Quick Write -Curriculum Evaluation Grades 3-5 -PLT ELA/Social Science Cohesion Support –Lincoln Middle School –I3 Social Studies PL with UIUC and ISBE Meetings/Events/PD Attended: -One on One with Executive Director of Curriculum -Middle School Department Leads -Teacher Evaluation Meeting -St. Clair County ROE: IAR Performance Descriptors PD Session -District 189 MTSS Meeting -District 189 Data, Curriculum, CAC Meeting -Curriculum Team Meeting -Building Grade Level Team Meetings as requested -Building Weekly Debrief with Principal -High School Principal and Executive Director Meeting -AVID, ELA and Social Science -Wayground File Attachments Subject B. Chief of Schools: Keisa Garrett Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 2. EXECUTIVE REPORTS Type Information, Report Keisa Garrett, Chief of Schools During the month of November, school principals and department directors have been preparing for strategic teamwork. Teams and schools are reviewing statewide data with their departments and staff. This data is being reviewed for the entire school, by grade/content level and used to support individual student plans. Please see the other activities from this past month. Collaborated with the Superintendent’s Office to monitor and report progress on Strategic Goals. Collaborated with cabinet members and will attend professional development sessions at the Joint IASB/IASBO/IASA Conference for district administrators and board members (November 19–23, 2026). Met with principals to review summative data and adjust student growth goals and School Improvement Plans (SIPs) as necessary. Completed school observations and provided feedback to campuses aligned with school and district goals. Supported several directors and staff in supporting individual school teams. Met with each Director to review departmental goals for the SY 2026 school year. Collaborated with the Chief Human Resources Officer to complete work on the joint PERA committee. Collaborated with the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and other directors to prepare for new, existing and reopened grant applications. Participated in and supported ongoing communication with all supervised directors and principals through weekly and monthly meetings. Collaborated with the Director of Family Engagement and Attendance Services and the Director of Student Information Systems to meet with each school’s attendance team, review data, and share tools to strengthen collaboration. Also partnered with the Director of Family Engagement and Attendance Services and school principals to resolve family–school conflicts. Collaborated with the Director of Social Emotional Learning and Health Services to support school nurses and external partners in improving student health compliance. Additionally, partnered with the Athletic Department and the same director to review annual Special Olympics sports and activity plans. Worked with the Director of Pupil Services to resolve transportation concerns and review service proposals from potential providers. Field Trip Requests: School/Dept. Staff Person(s) Activity/Location Date(s) Cost Funding Source 1 ESLSHS (K Brown) H Whiteman S Gibson +25 students Litzsinger Road Ecology Center 9711 Litzsinger Road Ladue MO 63124 Feb 24, 2026 8:30 - 11:30 AM No Cost LREC Grant pays for transportation and event NA 2 ESLSHS (K Brown) H Whiteman S Gibson +25 students Litzsinger Road Ecology Center 9711 Litzsinger Road Ladue MO 63124 May 5, 2026 8:30 - 11:30 AM No Cost LREC Grant pays for transportation and event NA 3 Officer (D. Wall) 2nd Grade Asheley Smith Lucretia Cureton Ingrid Nicholes Kara Carmack Dana King Trinity Brown St. Louis Zoo 1 Government Dr St. Louis, MO 63110 Nov. 21, 2025 9:30 am -1:30 pm Entry - Free 79 Students 6 Adults Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 4 Officer (D. Wall) Kindergarten Chasidy Smith Darcel Smith Stephanie Banks Laura Povolish Cynthia Woodson Magic House 516 S. Kirkwood Rd St. Louis, MO 63122 Dec. 4, 2025 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Entry- Free /Grant 60 Students 5 adults Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 5 Officer (D. Wall) 2nd Grade Asheley Smith Lucretia Cureton Ingrid Nicholes Kara Carmack Dana King Trinity Brown St. Louis Aquarium 201 S 18th St St. Louis, MO 63103 Feb. 20, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Entry - Free 6 adults 80 students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 6 Officer (D. Wall) 2nd Grade Asheley Smith Lucretia Cureton Ingrid Nicholes Kara Carmack Dana King Trinity Brown Skate City 1400 West Blvd Belleville, IL 62221 April 22, 2026 9:30 am -12:30 pm Entry - Free 6 adults 80 students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 7 Officer (D. Wall) Kindergarten Chasidy Smith Darcel Smith Stephanie Banks Laura Povolish Cynthia Woodson Science Center 5050 Oakland Ave 2nd floor St. Louis, MO 63110 Feb. 5, 2026 9:30 am-12:30 pm Entry - Free 5 adults 60 students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 8 Officer (D. Wall) 1st Grade Lavona Kellum Diamond Powers Lea Pickens Angel Greene Dana King Margaret Williams Science Center 5050 Oakland Ave 2nd floor St. Louis, MO 63110 May 7, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Entry- Free: 6 Adults 80 adults Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 9 Officer (D. Wall) 4th Grade Meonshai Houston Brionna Taylor Talisa Temple Sabrina Sayles Angela Patterson Katherine Murphy St. Louis Aquarium 201 S 18th St St. Louis, MO 63103 May 5, 2026 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Entry- Free: 6 adults 86 students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 10 Officer (D. Wall) 3rd Grade Terrion Kirkwood TamaraTally Jaimee Jones Rhonda Richmond Brandi Jones Katherine Murphy St. Louis Aquarium 201 S 18th St St. Louis, MO 63103 May 7, 2026 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Entry- Free: 6 Adults 82 students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 4 hours = $611.04 Total: $611.04 Title I 11 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Christian Murray Tanevia Williams Gina Morris Jamie DeBoe Josh Cummins La Esquinita Market & Restaurant 8505 Collinsville Rd Collinsville, IL 62234 March 13, 2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm Tickets (5) Chaperones (98) Students $15 per person X 103=$1,545.00 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 2 hours = $305.52 Total: $1,850.52 Title IV 12 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Christian Murray Tanevia Williams Gina Morris Jamie DeBoe Josh Cummins LaFonda Mexican 2310 Troy Rd Edwardsville, IL 62026 March 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tickets (5) Chaperones (98) Students $15 per person X 103 =$1,545.00 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 2 hours = $305.52 Total: $1,850.52 Title IV 13 ESLSHS (K Brown) J Cook J Winters K Mosby C Murray J Tillman +40 students St Louis University School of Medicine 1402 S Grand Blvd. St Louis MO 63104 December 3, 2025 8:00 - 11:30 AM No cost for admission. Grant provided Transportation: 1 bus x $76.38 x 3.5 hours = $267.33 Total: $267.33 School funds for transportation 14 ESLSHS (K Brown) J Cook J Winters K Mosby C Murray J Tillman +40 students St Louis University School of Medicine 1402 S Grand Blvd. St Louis MO 63104 February 20, 2026 8:30 - 11:30 AM No cost for admission. Grant provided Transportation: 1 bus x $76.38 x 3. hours = $229.14 Total: $229.14 School funds for transportation 15 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Amber Akins John Hursey Jason Basso Jamie Shelton Devrice Johnson La Esquinita Market & Restaurant 8505 Collinsville Rd Collinsville, IL 62234 March 20, 2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm Tickets (5) Chaperones (98) Students $15 per person X 103 =$1,545.00 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 2 hours = $305.52 Total: $1,850.52 Title IV 16 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Amber Akins John Hursey Jason Basso Jamie Shelton Devrice Johnson LaFonda Mexican 2310 Troy Rd Restaurant in Edwardsville, IL 62026 March 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tickets (5) Chaperones (98) Students $15 per person X 103 =$1,545.00 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 2 hours = $305.52 Total: $1,850.52 Title IV 17 Technology K. Prude J. Fox (Board Approve October 2025 Revised to change Funding Source and Bus Amount and Total) Jill Fox Josh Cummins Heather Duncan Ernest Tillman 11 students FTC Robotics Competitions Marion High School, Marion, IL Metro East Lutheran High School Edwardsville, IL SWIC, Belleville, IL WESCLIN High School, Trenton, IL Nov. 15, 2025 Dec. 13, 2025 Jan. 17, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00PM Feb. 7, 2026 6:00 AM - 6:00PM Per diem 15 team members & sponsors. $24 x 15 x 4 = $1440 Transportation for HS robotics team=1 Bus @ $305.52 x 4 $763.80 x 4 = $1,222.08 $3055.20 Total: $2,662.08 Total: $4,495.20 Technology District 18 ESLSHS (K Brown) T Martin A Loyd-Lang D Johnson K Lyons L Hicks K Love +80 students Hands On Program St Louis University School of Medicine 1402 S Grand Blvd. St Louis MO 63104 12/3/25 8:00 - 11:00 AM Entrance Fee: $6 x 80 students = $480 Transportation: 3 buses x 3 hours x $76.38 = $687.42 Total: $1,167.42 ESLSHS Funds 19 ESLSHS CTE (D Lockett) Approximately 25 students enrolled in the Foundation of Education Chaperones: Mrs. M. Curry-Gray Ms. R Reed SIUE Future Teachers Conference Edwardsville campus. November 18, 2025 9:00 am -1:00pm Entrance Fee: Free Transportation: 1 bus x 3 hours x $76.38 = $229.14 Total: $229.14 ESLSHS CTEI/Perkins 20 LMS (Q. Nicholson) Dawn Daggs Rosalind Evans Tami Foster Chelsea Tart Tonya Horn Jay Johnson Powell Symphony Hall 718 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 March 10, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Tickets $7 per person x 106= $742.00 6 Adults 100 Students Transportation: 2 Buses X $76.38 per hr. X 5 hours = $763.80 Total: $1,505.80 Title IV SLSO Grant 21 ESLSHS (K. Brown) Christian Murray Hispanic Ballet Stifel Theatre St. Louis, MO March 9, 2026 9:30 am-1:00 pm Free Admission (1)Chaperone (4) Students Tickets $35 per student x 4 = $140 Transportation: 1 Bus X $76.38 per hr. X 5 hours = $381.90 Total: $381.90 Title IV District 22 Lincoln Middle (Q. Nicholson) Latonya Sain TBA Little Bit Foundation Annual What's Next Fair Harris Stowe State University 3026 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 November 14, 2025 12:00pm-2:00pm Admission: Free # Students 75 Buses: 1 76.38x2hrs= 152.76 Total $152.76 District 23 Mason Clark Middle School (C. Edwards) Dyshunda Curtis Roslyn Cason Delecia Scott Deborah Dunevant Hollie Whiteman Brian Munson Richard Lowe (8th Grade AVID Students) University of Illinois - Springfield Springfield, IL Thursday, November 20, 2025 Admission = No Charge Transportation 2 Buses 76.38/hr. x 4 hrs. = $305.52 x 2 = $611.04 Total: $611.04 School Budget/District 24 Mason Clark Middle School (C. Edwards) Dyshunda Curtis Roslyn Cason Delecia Scott Deborah Dunevant Hollie Whiteman Brian Munson Richard Lowe (8th Grade AVID Students) Webster University St. Louis, MO Thursday, January 22, 2026 Admission = No Charge Transportation 2 Buses 76.38/hr. x 4 hrs. = $305.52 x 2 = $611.04 Total: $611.04 School Budget/District 25 Mason Clark Middle School (C. Edwards) Leah Crowell Dyshunda Curtis Regina Marion Deborah Dunevant Delecia Scott Patricia Branch Precious Poole Jymeka Martin Brian Munson (8th Grade Students) Metro Theatre Co Presents: Life Doesn't Frighten Me McKendree University Lebanon, IL February 12, 2026 Admission = $5.00/per student x 140 = $700.00 1 complimentary adult ticket/per 10 kids = 14 free adults Transportation 4 Buses 76.38/hr. x 4 hrs. = $305.52 x 4 = $1,222.08 Total = 1,922.08 School Budget/District 26 Mason Clark Middle School (C. Edwards) 5th Grade Team Teachers (Joy Buchannon, Benitta Evans, Atia Singleton, S. Rodgers,) plus 5 more Adult Chaperones- 10 Total 117 5th Grade students St. Louis Science Center St. Louis, MO Friday, November 21, 2025 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Admission is Free Field Trip Transportation Cost = $76.38/hr. x 4 hours x 2 buses = $611.04 Total: $611.04 School District Budget 27 James Avant (J. Boykin) Kindergarten E. Mcmullen A.Byrd G. White 80 students Saint Louis Aquarium 201 S. 18th St. Louis, MO Jan. 23, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 28 James Avant (J. Boykin) 4th Grade Y. Thomas S. Mccottrell K. Eiland 75 students Saint Louis Aquarium 201 S. 18th St. Louis, MO Feb. 20, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 29 James Avant (J. Boykin) 5th Grade A. Browning S. McDonald M. Sally H. Collins 90 students Saint Louis Aquarium 201 S. 18th St. Louis, MO Feb. 26, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 30 James Avant (J. Boykin) 3rd Grade M.Williams E. Stewart R. Doublin Z. Ewing 75 students City Museum 750 N. 16th St. Louis, MO Feb. 18, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Flat Admission Rate $1,297.00 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $2, 060.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 31 James Avant (J. Boykin) 2nd Grade Z. Moore B. Duncan L. Sanders 5 support staff 85 students Skate City 1400 West Blvd Belleville, IL Mar. 20, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm 85 students X $13 per student= $1,105.00 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $1,868.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 32 James Avant (J. Boykin) 1st Grade V. Radley B. Lucas B. Cunningham B. Paul 88 students Science Center 5050 Oakland Ave. St. Louis, MO April 24, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 33 James Avant (J. Boykin) 1st Grade V. Radley B. Lucas B. Cunningham B. Paul 88 students Saint Louis Aquarium 201 S. 18th St. Louis, MO Mar. 06, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 34 James Avant (J. Boykin) 2nd Grade Z. Moore B. Duncan L. Sanders 5 support staff 85 students Saint Louis Aquarium 201 S. 18th St. Louis, MO April 10, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 35 James Avant (J. Boykin) 3rd Grade M.Williams E. Stewart R. Doublin Z. Ewing 75 students St. Louis Gateway Arch 211 N. Broadway St Louis, MO May 11, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Free Admission 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $763.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District 36 James Avant (J. Boykin) 4th Grade Y. Thomas S. Mccottrell K. Eiland 66 students Sky Zone 10850 Fairview Heights, IL May 08, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Flat Admission Rate $1,121.34 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $1,885.14 Avant FSCS Grant/District 37 James Avant (J. Boykin) 5th Grade A. Browning S. McDonald M. Sally H. Collins 70 students Top Golf 3201 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO May 07, 2026 9:30-1:00 pm Admission $7 per student X 70 students= $490.00 Food $9 per student X 70 students= $630.00 2 buses @ $ 76.38 per hour for 5 hours= $763.80 Total: $1,883.80 Avant FSCS Grant/District Total: $37,519.43 File Attachments 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Subject A. Student Information Systems: Rebecca Bowen, Director Meeting Nov 4, 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) Weekly updates to the state’s SIS for enrollments, withdrawals, and all ancillary files. Ongoing updates in both Skyward and the state SIS for detention center students. Finalized kindergarten student and teacher courses for the KIDS assessment data entries. SCHOOL SUPPORTS All schools now have a file that updates regularly to give student health compliance so that nurses and administrators have quick access to the students who are not yet in compliance. All students have been tiered according to their attendance data, with each school having access to a new visualization that can be drilled down to student-level data. Students are identified as follows: Tier 1: attendance is 92% or better, Tier 2: attendance is better than 85% but less than 92%, and Tier 3: attendance is 85% or lower. Creation of a STUDENT LOOKUP tool that will allow a school to use a student’s ID number to pull attendance, discipline, a count of Ds/ Fs, NWEA Map Growth data, and state assessment data in a printable form to help guide decisions on needed supports for individual students. TRAINING and MEETINGS Weekly department meetings with data management specialist. Skyward Gradebook Monitoring TRAINING SESSION - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:00 am. NURSES: Identifying Non-Compliant Students in Skyward - Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 pm. Skyward Support for SIUE Charter High, including attendance, scheduling, and entry dates - Thursday, September 18, 2025 9:30 am. Domo Usage and Review - monthly meeting with district’s Domo rep to review how we are using the data dashboard and consider options for improvement - Thursday, September 25, 2025 9:30 am. ELL Data Entries in Skyward - met with staff who work with ELL students to review needed data entries for state reporting in Skyward - Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:30 pm. Vendor presentations completed - presentations from three vendors identified as potential replacements For a new SIS once the current system is retired were completed as of Tuesday, September 30, 2025. ISBE 2025 Illinois School Report Card overview meeting - Thursday, October 2, 2025 10:00 am. HAT Officers meeting - Thursday, October 2, 2025 2:00 pm. SpEd Request and Presentation - data management specialist presented NWEA report options and introduced a tool to compare students with IEP’s to their non-IEP peers on assessment data. - Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:00 am. Attendance Support meeting at Mason Clark Middle School - Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 pm. Attendance Support meeting at Lincoln Middle School - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 am. File Attachments Subject B. Social Emotional Learning & Health Services: Dr. Antaniece Carter, Director Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - 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. Implementation of Ripple Effects for all 2nd-12th grade students. Implementation of Bouncy for all PreK-1st grade students. Implementation of Fly Five for all students at James Avant Elementary School 95% teacher participation for the Fall Mini Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA). 100% Counselor/Social Work participation for the Fall Full Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA). Middle and High School Counselors/Social Workers are exploring additional curriculum options. 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. Updates provided to all school based crisis teams Formal introduction with new Chief Wren 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; analyzing data alongside school behavior updates. Monthly juvenile justice council meeting updates to communicate events and new practices. Analysis of monthly Counselor/Social Work data. Continuous implementation of Yondr Pouches at all Secondary campuses. Objective 3.4 Ensure all schools promote a safe, clean, healthy, and positive/supportive lifestyle, culture, and climate for all children. School health compliance has been prioritized; each campus is developing a plan to meet 100% immunization and physical compliance. 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. America’s Healthiest Schools guidance has been provided to all campuses. Social Emotional Learning/calming rooms have been identified in all buildings. School nurses will attend regional professional development (free). School nurses are following all CDC and IDPH guidelines. Objective 3.5 Apply the use of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to guide social emotional support and interventions at all schools. Two district MTSS meetings have been attended Three meetings with Branching Minds have been conducted Organizing Branching Minds training for Counselors/Social Workers Objective 3.6 Facilitate partnerships directly related to supporting community safety for students and families. New partnership established with Chestnut to facilitate Youth Mental Health First Aid training and Teen Mental Health First Aid training. New partnership established Youth In Care BID Meeting and placement (St. Louis Public Schools) has occurred for one student. Relationships have been established with Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services. Peace Warriors High School and Gordon Bush collaborated and walked in the homecoming parade Students have been interviewed and selected for each chapter Two Peace Warrior Sponsor meetings have been completed Special Olympics Leadership meetings take place virtually the 1st Wednesday of each month Football is traveling to compete for another state title Social Emotional Learning Three hundred and twelve 100 neediest cases have been submitted for district families this year. This program will provide financial and gift support to our families this Christmas holiday season. The expectation was for all campuses to submit at least 10 per building. Counselors and Social Workers are continuing to collaborate with other support staff (school nurses and HAT workers). All campuses have been provided mandated reporter training by respective Counselors/Social Workers. All social work and counseling staff are responding within 48 hours to gaggle alert notifications. Full DESSA’s have been completed for all Tier 3 students within the 09/29-10/10 window. September Social Worker of the Month- Octavia Scott September Monthly Social Emotional Learning Data DCFS Hotline Calls 20 SASS Hotline Calls 18 Mental Health Hospitalizations 7 Restorative Circles 143 Return with Parent Conferences 35 Care Team Meetings 34 IEP/504 meetings 9 Student Check Ins 985 Mental Health Referral Submission(s) Annies Hope- 0 Cartwheel - 0 Chestnut Substance Use- 13 Comprehensive- 31 Gaggle Therapy- 12 GRO Community- 150 Hoyleton- 36 Hazel-19 Current goal: Increase student mental health referrals. Health Services Current health compliance- 86.9% Goal- 100%. Second school nurse PLC completed. All school nurses are required to maintain sanitary and pediatric friendly offices. Nurse Subplan, Medication Administration Record (MAR), and Medical Action Plans non-negotiable for all school nurses. Yellow jacket compliance at all schools. SIHF & ESTL 189 Wellness Event - 60 students evaluated September Health Technician of the Month- Kendra Jones Directors Work Little Bit Foundation Centene Foundation Grant Awardee- attended the Little Bit Foundation Gala 2025 at Chase Park Plaza. Washington University Brown School of Social Work Practicum Fair attendee- 25 interested students Meeting with ROE regarding Project Aware Coordinating SIHF, mobile van visits and activity van visits. Focus is on physical & immunization compliance- as a district we are currently at 86.97%. Three directors meetings attended Nursing support at Wyvetter School of Excellence Two parent support meetings Daily immediate response to Gaggle Alerts; expectation is for an intervention to be completed by social worker or counselor within 48 hours Mental Health First Aid Responder Training for teachers and support staff - first training completed Preparation of CPR training on October 22, 2025 at East St. Louis Senior High School - 56 staff registered AED compliance paperwork submitted via postal mail to IDPH Monthly Juvenile Justice Council meeting- provided general school district updates to all attendees within St. Clair County. Second school nurse PLT completed successfully - SIHF presentation & health compliance discussion Second Counselor/Social Worker PLT completed successfully- Gaggle Therapy, Cartwheel Therapy, and SASS presentation File Attachments Subject C. Pupil Services: Lori Chalmers, Director Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - 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 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 Participated in IASA Legal Workshop: Student Discipline: A Review and What’s New 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 Contacted the principal consultant of CACFP about providing food for various after-school programs Research other funding opportunities to continue 21st Century in 25-26 SY 21st Century NOFO has been released 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 Make necessary changes to the routes for the 2025-2026 school year Submit field trips and activity requests to Illinois Central Bus Company Observe morning and afternoon drop offs and pickups to provide feedback to Illinois Central Participate in weekly meetings with Illinois Central Bus Company to review activities and field trips Assist with checking in and out of the two district activity bus for usage Coordinate pick up and drop off times of the activity buses w/building and grounds Facilitate weekly meetings with my department Review applications, conduct interviews, and make recommendations for bus monitors to be hired to cover routes that are in need of a bus monitor Met with Peter Rudnik, Director of Business Development for First Student and established a new contract to provide supplemental transportation services for our students Followed up with Transportation Companies regarding providing supplemental transportation File Attachments Subject D. Office of School Turnaround: Carlynda Coleman, Specialist Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Office of School Turnaround Carlynda Coleman, Specialist School Turnaround Specialist (STS): Weekly STS and Curriculum Collaborative Meeting (Antionette, Dr. Wells and Maria) Weekly with Chief of Schools District MTSS Meeting Director’s and Specialist’s Meeting Principals Meeting Data, Curriculum, and CAC Meeting PD University *Subject Training James Avant Guiding Coalition Meeting Vivian Adams Curriculum Team Support Meeting JDC staff support Katie Wright AP interview panel Student Support/Resolution Conference: JDC ROE Workshop: Stress & Coping with Workplace Attitudes-Enhancing Leadership & Well-Being 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 Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Family Engagement & Student Attendance Services Robbie Edmond, Director School Professional Development Calendar/District Initiatives: Monthly Activities Weekly department meeting with Secretaries: K. Gaskew, R. Jones, J. Mosley and Family Engagement Coordinator Z. Brown Conducted Expulsion Hearings Conducted Alternative Placement Hearing Met with Mason Clark Attendance Team Met with East St. Louis Sr. High School Hat Officers Directors’ and Specialists’ Meeting K-12 New Enrollment As of 10/16/25, 442 K-8th grade students have been enrolled. McKinney Vento Students tagged as of 10/16/2025 - 348 Cost sharing transportation cost for 50 students PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES LEAD PARENT MEETING - 11 PTA-PTO MEETINGS MASON-CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL - 5 DUNBAR ELEMENTARY - 12 KATIE WRIGHT - 41 JAMES AVANT - 31 OPEN HOUSE EAST ST. LOUIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - 66 LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL - 46 File Attachments Subject F. Special Services: Kristy Hughes, Director Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Special Services Kristy Hughes, Director ISBE Correspondence: Email correspondence on September 30. 2025 that finalized DLM 1% Threshold LEA Action Plans and accompanying documentation of goal completion are due October 30. 2025 Email correspondence on October 7, 2025 that districts currently in the Cycilab Monitoring Cohort 1 are to watch the transition webinars on the Illinois State Board of Education website. After reviewing the webinars, the district is to make the corrections indicated in the Corrective Action Plan and submit documents to ISBE via your district OneDrive Portal link previously provided by December 1, 2025. Compliance: The Special Education Department is working to ensure all IEPs determined noncompliant are corrected as part of the Cyclical Monitoring Process. Business/Finance: Reconciliation of school year 2024-2025 exit data is due in I-Star Plus by October 15, 2025. 2025 Summer Term Orphanage approvals and claims (Fund Codes D, E, F) due in I-Star Plus by October 31, 2025. Reviewed final expenditure reports for FY 24 IDEA Part B grants Personnel: Continue to seek out qualified candidates for the position of Speech and Language Pathologist to fill the district vacancies Continue to see out qualified candidates for the position of Special Education Supervisor Special Education Director’s Activities: Programming for the 2025-2026 school year Updating departmental special education procedures to support staff with the implementation of IEP development and compliance Regular meetings held with the following Chief of Schools - Weekly District MTSS Meeting- Bi-Monthly Director’s and Specialist Meeting, October 3, 2025 Office of Grants and Federal Programs, October 20, 2025 Finance Meeting, October 14, 2025 Alternative Placement Meeting, October 16, 2025 Completed informal observations of certified staff by September 30, 2025 Attend the Illinois Alliance of Administrators in Special Education (IAASE) Conference, in Rosemont, IL from 10/08-10/10 Special Education Staff Activities: Assistant Director of Special Education Assisting with facilitating eligibility and IEP meetings at the high school Providing support to the special education staff to ensure compliance with IEP procedures Beginning to take on tasks associated with her role as the Assistant Director of Special Education Special Education Supervisors The supervisors are facilitating eligibility and IEP related meetings. Building Visits-James Avant Elementary, Katie Wright Elementary School, Dunbar Elementary School, Annette Officer Elementary School, Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence, Lincoln Middle School, Mason-Clark Middle School, East St. Louis Sr. High School, Bush Alternative, Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center Special Education Instructional Facilitators Ms. Shaw and Ms. Stallings facilitated a Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training on September 30, 2025 and October 1, 2025. The facilitators participated in the Teacher’s Institute presenting on various special education topics Building Visits-James Avant Elementary, Katie Wright Elementary School, Dunbar Elementary School, Annette Officer Elementary School, Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence, Lincoln Middle School, Mason-Clark Middle School, East St. Louis Sr. High School, Bush Alternative, Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center Preparing to conduct Needs Driven Placement meetings to assist with SY 26-27 scheduling for the high school Clerical Support Preparation and submission of Student Approval Claims End of the 24-25 school year reconciliation of Student records in IStar Completion of records request from school districts and parents Department mailings Ordering supplies and materials for building staff Completing and mailing notice of IEP related meetings Preparing financial and student data for the July 2025 quarter for certification in the PCG claiming system Assigns homebound instruction as needed File Attachments Subject G. Career & Technical Education: Dekiethrich Lockett, Director Meeting Nov 4, 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: Dear Director Lockett: EFE #470’s FY26 Annual Report: Part One has been approved. Thank you for your submittal. Regards, Gina W. Fulton, MS. Ed., ED. S. Principal Consultant CTE Activities/Updates: All CTE Activities are coordinated by the Special Populations Coordinator and Career Pathways Supervisor in collaboration with the CTE Instructors. All Industrial Trades students and Cosmetology students who did not earn OSHA 10 certification last school year are continuing to work on OSHA 10 training/certification program. We also have students in the Foundations of Education classes earning OSHA 10 certifications in Public Safety. During ESLSHS Homecoming 2025, students from all CTE programs participated in planning, designing, building, and decorating the CTE homecoming float. They truly outdid themselves this year. As of 10/3/25, all students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program have earned their Servsafe Food Handler’s Certification. The Career Exploration classes have had two guest speakers thus far (Mark Vickers, Gulfstream Aerospace and Jeremiah Crisp, Greenville College). On Friday, October 17th Genovea West, founder of a local non-profit called Minorities in Aviation will be the next guest speaker. October 3rd approximately 25 Industrial Trades students attended SWIC Manufacturing Day at both the Belleville and Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. October 21st approximately 30 Industrial Trades students attended the Construction Expo at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds. October 20 approximately 10 students attended the Women in Aviation Saint Louis University's Center for Aviation Science at St. Louis Downtown Airport Girls in Aviation Day at St. Louis Downtown Airport. Programs 16 students enrolled in the Data Analysis Program; 7 students have remained active participants. The program concludes on November 6, 2025. The Ameren Skilled Trades Program officially begins on October 14, 2025. Career and Technical Education Director: Completed all grant budget changes submitted to Janet Glasper, Accounts and Grants Specialist cc: Norman Robinson, Grants Compliance. Observed teaching practice(s), completed Informal Observation(s) and provided feedback. Completed Pre-Observation conferences with Teachers. Observed teaching practice(s), completed Formal Observation(s) and provided feedback. Met with Holland Construction and Incite Design to review the scope of the work for the new CTE building . Attended a mandatory in-person SDLC/ ISBE Meeting to discuss the following : Unveiling the new EFE webpage and logo: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/CTE-Leadership.aspx Preparing for CLNA/LNA Rules discussion Hold harmless Leadership allotment with benefits Updates Career Connections Conference - May 5-6, 2025 Addition of poster session and sessions designed for students Perkins Targets and ISBE Cut Scores CTE Course Data Review and ISCS manual updates ISBE team in process of reviewing all CIPs and Course Codes against CTE Matrices to update system. We are aware there are still some missing courses. ISBE CTE Systems updates CTEi Allocation System Program of Study OCR Methods of Administration Completed the Subaward Monthly Fiscal Report Form to be submitted to ESA for reimbursement of the Career Pathway Supervisor Salary and Benefits. 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. Completed the FY26 Annual Report: Part One and submitted it to the assigned Principal Consultant. 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). Special Populations Coordinator: Continued to facilitate students in the OSHA 10 certification training. Spoke with Steve Parks formerly of the Gateway Equity Institute. Due to changes with the federal government relative to funding for diversity, equity and inclusion policies, the Gateway Equity Institute is no longer a functioning entity. As a result, I will pivot to recruit different partners to provide tours and educational workshop opportunities. Planned workshops and field trips for the students in CTE for the remainder of the semester. Assisted the director with helping teachers with lesson plans and behavior management. Coordinated the CTE Month activities. Worked with teachers on lessons and certifications. Coordinated services to ensure students' access, progression, and success in educational and CTE programs. Providing career development activities for students, coordinating work-based learning, and assisting with the transition to postsecondary education or employment. Career Pathways Supervisor: Employer & Community Partnerships Met with Ford representatives to coordinate the upcoming Broadway Ford Fleet Services visit and finalize plans for Ford Day on November 12, 2025. During Ford Day, students will: Learn about the Ford Asset credentialing program Meet with representatives from Ranken Technical College and Parkland Community College to explore apprenticeship opportunities Experience Ford’s electric vehicle lineup firsthand Visited all three Middle Schools to talk about Career Interest in School Links. Visited local businesses to gain new contacts and assist students with finding employment. Worked with seniors to apply for colleges and explore career options. Assisted students in applying for part-time jobs and completing minor work permits. File Attachments Subject H. Finance & Federal / State Programs: Kiaundra Smith, Director Meeting Nov 4, 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 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 October 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 Grants Quarterly Expenditure Reporting District Audit Support Food Service Claims and Grant Reporting Title Programs Title consultation meetings held with public and non-public school leaders and directors Title I Comparability Report Professional Development Calendar / District Initiatives Month of October Activities ISBE School Nutrition Program Claims Onsite Technical Assistance/Training Monthly Finance Department Training Monthly Grants and Federal Programs Training St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center administrative support Superintendent Communication Council Weekly Office of Grants and Federal Programs Department Meeting File Attachments Subject I. Communications and Strategic Partnerships: Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, Executive Director Meeting Nov 4, 2025 - CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (JOINT MEETING WITH POLICY) Category 3. CURRICULUM REPORTS Type Information, Report Communications and Strategic Partnerships Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, Executive Director STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - Engage families, community members and all stakeholders in a collaborative process to create a thriving culture for students . Grant-Related Activities District 189 actions regarding applications, grants, budgets, or reports : Awarded the Educator Pathway Continuation Grant for $50,000 to support the funding of the Educator Pathway Teacher at East St. Louis Senior High School. Awarded a $20,000 Creative Learning Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for art programming at East St. Louis Senior High School. Awarded an Ameren Staffing Grant to continue to support time and effort for the Director of Operations, Maintenance and Risk Management in the amount of $15,000. Awarded an Outdoor Education Scholarship from Holland to support Younge School of Excellence Peace Warriors overnight camping trip. Submitted a matching grant application for playground equipment at Avant Elementary School, valued at approximately $66,000. Submitted GiveThx grant application to support school wellbeing program for students and staff. The Specialist provided technical assistance for various grants. The Specialist supported budget submissions and revisions for various grants. The Specialist supported multiple grant managers by helping them troubleshoot and navigate through grant related questions, applications and reporting. Public Relations Executive Director and Specialist supported external public relations and media efforts , including responses to press inquiries and press releases resulting in the following coverages: RiverBender on October 17, 2025 for Staff and Students Shine at East St. Louis Gordon Bush Alternative Center https://m.riverbender.com/news/details/staff-and-students-shine-at-east-st-louis-gordon-bush-alternative-center-87334.cfm RiverBender on October 15, 2025 on East St. Louis Schools Recognize Coach Maurice Scott’s Leadership https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/east-st-louis-schools-recognize-baseball-coach-maurice-scotts-leadership-87219.cfm BND News on October 8, 2025 on Clear bags, metal detectors now the norm at metro-east high school football games https://www.bnd.com/news/local/education/article312402949.html RiverBender on September 30, 2025 on East St. Louis Beta Club Advances to National Collaboration Contest https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/east-st-louis-beta-club-advances-to-national-collaboration-contest-86733.cfm RiverBender on September 22, 2025 for Dunbar Elementary School in East St. Louis Welcomes First Fourth Grade Beta Club Members https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/dunbar-elementary-in-east-st-louis-welcomes-first-fourth-grade-beta-club-members-86479.cfm RiverBender on October 4, 2025 on East St. Louis Moves to Winning Record After Shutout Win Over Edwardsville https://m.riverbender.com/news/details/east-st-louis-moves-to-winning-record-after-shutout-win-over-edwardsville-86899.cfm The Edwardsville Intelligencer on October 4, 2025 on Edwardsville shut out in lopsided loss to East St. Louis https://www.theintelligencer.com/sports/article/edwardsville-hosts-east-st-louis-ihsa-football-21082554.php The Executive Director supported the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meetings at Bush Alternative Center on September 29, Dunbar Elementary on October 3, Officer Elementary on October 24, and Avant Elementary on October 27. Student leaders shared valuable insights on school culture, climate, and operations. These meetings provide a platform for open dialogue, allowing the Superintendent and Chief of Schools to engage directly with students, identify challenges, explore solutions, and address concerns. By actively listening to student voices, district leadership continues to foster a more responsive and supportive school environment. Other Activities The Executive Director participated in meetings and events regarding the following: Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) admin meeting on October 1; Local 1220 Labor Management meeting on October 6; Community Development Sustainable Solutions celebration for Governor’s Hometown Award; MSW practicum interviews on October 6, 8, 9 and 10; FSCS grant meeting on October 8; partnership meeting with East Side Health District on October 8; ISBE and Illinois State Police webinar on school threat resources on October 8; partnership meeting with JJK Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Innovation Center on October 24; GoGreen Indoor Air Quality meetings on October 2, 23 and 30. The Specialist participated in meetings and c