South West Illinois News

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Oct. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Welcome 

Dr. Nick Sutton, District 4 Superintendent, welcomed everyone attending the event.

Call to Order 

The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance 

Dr. Sutton led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call 

Board Members Present

District 4: Ms. Bollig, Mr. Castillo, Mr. Frangidakis, Mr. Lange, Mr. Ruffolo, Mr. Triantafillos, Mr. Williams

District 45: Mrs. Degnan, Mrs. Klamecki, Dr. Legutki, Mrs. May, Mrs. Shultz, Mrs. Wagner

District 48: Mr. Blair, Mr. Cuny, Mr. Dickens, Mr. Downer, Mr. Kielminski, Mrs. Rattana

District 88: Mrs. Cain, Ms. Finnegan, Ms. Galivan, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Poirier, Mrs. Taylor

Administration Present

District 4: Dr. Sutton, Ms. Karpman, Dr. Lohse, Mrs. Morgese, Dr. Polson, Dr. Purse, Ms. Sosa, Mrs. Villalobos

District 45: Mrs. Carmona, Mr. Eagan, Dr. Graber, Mr. Pinney, Mrs. Speakman, Dr. Spychalski

District 48: Dr. Zaher, Mrs. Allard, Ms. Aulisa, Dr. Burnett, Mrs. Hummel, Dr. Martelli, Mrs. Scanlan

District 88: Dr. Barbanente, Mr. Bolden, Mrs. Craig, Mr. Domeracki, Mrs. Edwards, Mr. Syperski, Mrs. Tsagalis, Ms. Hernandez (BPAC Parent D45/88)

Community Relations Present

District 4: Mr. Constantopoulos

District 88: Ms. Brink

Administrative Assistants Present

District 4: Mrs. Stelter

District 45: Mrs. Grippo

District 48: Mrs. Clarke

District 88: Mrs. Petrbok

Program: Districts United: A Look at the Joint Compact’s Efforts to Expand Bilingual Parent Outreach and English Learner Services

Presenters:

Erica Craig, Director of Assessment, Accountability & Biliteracy, D88

Chris Martelli, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Salt Creek D48

Yamilette Sosa, Director of Biliteracy, ASD4

Lisa Speakman, Director of EL/Bilingual Services, D45

• District 88’s English Learner Enrollment numbers have increased by 50% from 2021-2023, with a 48% increase at Addison Trail and a 54% increase at Willowbrook.

• From 2021-2023 D4 increased by 10%, D45 by 4%, and D48 by 0%.

• Who are the English Learners we serve?

o Newcomers: Students who are new to the United States with limited to no English Language Proficiency. Can include: unschooled SLIFE (Students with Limited/Interrupted Formal Ed), SIFE- Missing 2+ years (Students with interrupted Formal Ed), Schooled SLIFE Missing 1-2 years, and/or highly schooled.

o Long-term ELs (LTELs): Students who have spent more than 5 years in an English-speaking school and may have below grade-level literacy skills, have had some EL classes or sheltered/bilingual support, often go unnoticed because of English conversational skills, and/or often unable to demonstrate proficiency on ACESS to reach exit reclassification criteria.

• The districts see trends with increased number of long-term & newcomers, diverse skills sets & needs for differentiated academic plans, and increasing needs for social emotional supports.

• Some of our EL students face a variety of home life, social emotional and academic challenges.

• Our priorities for 2022-2023 are to increase joint collaboration, enhance bilingual parent programming & community-building with joint events, increase articulation among teachers, and create a seamless transition into high school.

• They shared highlights for 2022-2023 collaboration between staff, as well as student/family.

• The districts are working on numerous additional initiatives to support ELs.

• A BPAC parent shared her perspective on how the district’s work is directly benefiting her family.

• The districts shared their goals for 2023-2024 and beyond.

• Thank you to EL & Bilingual teachers, paraprofessionals, Family Liaisons, Joint Board Cabinets, and the 4 Boards of Education.

Other Comments or Observations: None

Motion #1: Motion to Adjourn

Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Cain to adjourn the Thursday, October 26, 2023, special joint Board of Education meeting. All in favor. The Special Joint Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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