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30 | September 12, 2019 | The Northbrook tower news northbrooktowerdaily.com 5 District 28 to form Communications Advisory Committee Staff Report Northbrook School District 28 is forming a new Communications Advisory Committee, with the hope of enhancing communication between parents, community members and district staffers. The committee, which was announced during the Board of Education’s August meeting, is part of the district’s strategic communication plan for the new school year. “The Communications Advisory Committee will enhance two-way communication between the district, parents and the community,” said Terry Ryan, District 28’s communications director. “The committee will help us identify areas of interest for parent programming and help support our communityschool partnership.” There will be an open call for volunteers to serve on the committee. The district’s hope is to get equal representation of parents from all schools and grade levels. “The call for volunteers (went) out via principal’s e-news on Sept. 6 and a reminder email to parents next week,” Ryan said. “We are seeking a well-rounded representation of schools, as well as at-home and working parents. The committee will consist of approximately 20 members. The minutes of the meetings and any outcomes will be shared with the community at large on the website and through our weekly district communications.” Members of the community will also be invited to participate on the committee, according to Ryan. According to district officials, the purposes of the committee are as follows: • Identify pertinent education issues and provide input on district communication. • Identify topics for parent education programs and forums to be scheduled periodically throughout the year. • Offer parent and community perspectives on important issues and existing communication channels. Committee members will be asked to attend four evening meetings per year and serve as ongoing communications ambassadors. Communications Director Terry Ryan and Superintendent Dr. Larry A. Hewitt will facilitate the community. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8. The committee is an administrative one, so meetings will not be public. District begins second phase of math program reviews District 28 starts its new school year with the first phase of its math program review completed. Several changes are currently in place to improve classroom instruction this year, while the program review as a whole continues. Administrators are continuing to take a look at instructional materials and classroom practices. During the first phase of the district’s review, 41 teachers worked alongside junior high math instructional specialist Nikki Penherski, external math consultant Kristen Clegg and Northbrook Junior High Principal Dr. Scott Meek to update the math pacing calendars, revise assessments, prepare communication for parents and plan additional methods of support for students. District officials also said 13 professional development sessions were conducted for teachers and assistants over the summer. According to District 28, additional phase one changes for grades K-5 include: • District parents will receive a latter at the beginning of each math unit to communicate the topics being covered. • A “home practice” policy and assignments uniformly implemented. • In addition to an hour of math instruction, teachers will utilize “Number Talks” — a math activity to develop students’ fluency with computational strategies. District 28 lists changes in grades 6-8 as the following: • Pre-assessments were created and given at the start of the school year to help teachers identify areas of concern. Please see D28, 33 by Eliminating Sales Commissions and Showroom Expenses Northbrook • Complimentary Consultation with Michael. • Making Fantasy Kitchens Affordable. My EXCLUSIVE DISCOU<strong>NT</strong>S at Michael’s Unique Expertise as Architect And Builder Eliminates the Cost and Confusion of Multiple Contractors. Kitchen and Bath Showroom michael@michaelgould.net 847.291.6777 Preview client projects and experiences at michaelgould.com
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