Message from the Board of
Education
We recognize that a public school
district must set the standard for community involvement,
and it must prepare our children to live and work in an
ever-changing global society. We believe that we do our
best work when we draw upon the wealth of talent within our
District 7 community of learners.
We expect high quality, experiential
academics, performing arts, and athletic programs to exist
throughout the school district. We expect that our students
will be offered numerous quality programs that provide them
with opportunities to learn and grow through the exploration
and application of ideas.
We remain committed to hiring and
developing quality educators and staff who embrace ongoing
professional development that inspires them to attain deeper
and enhanced knowledge of the content they are expected to
teach to our students. And as a result of this commitment,
our students will be offered a rich K-12 school environment
that is the norm rather than the exception.
We are fortunate to have educators who
are dedicated to the ideal of student-centered education.
This is reflected in their own pursuit of excellence, their
embrace of innovation, and the regard in which they are held
by their colleagues throughout the region and the state.
Board Awards Contract for Worden Elementary
Posted:
August 8, 2007
At Tuesday night’s special Board
of Education meeting, the board
approved the awarding of a contract
to Morrissey Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $7.92 million to
complete the addition and renovation
for the new Worden Elementary
building.
[Full
Press Release]
Scope of New Construction to
address Elementary Space
Posted: May 8, 2007
On February 12, 2007, the Board of Education enacted
a resolution to Adopt the Growth Committee’s
recommendation and the Executive Summary. On April 17,
2007, the District 7 community voted to approve the
issuance of $58.3 million in bonds to complete the
following scope of work.
[Full Presentation]
Public Meeting for Health Life and
Safety Projects
Posted: May 8, 2007
[Full Presentation]
Financing Plan for District
7's Successful April 17, 2007 Referendum Building Bond
Program
Posted: May 8, 2007
[Full Presentation]
District 7 Finance Committee Studies Financing Options for a
Possible Spring 2007 Referendum and Other Health/Life Safety
Improvements
Posted: December 19, 2006
The Finance Committee consisting of Jill Bertels, Monica Laurent and Greg
Roosevelt has spent an enormous amount of time working with Superintendent
Ed Hightower, David Courtney...[More]
2006 Tax Levy to be Reduced by Approximately $.05
Posted: December 19, 2006
The Finance Committee consisting of Jill Bertels, Monica Laurent and Greg
Roosevelt met on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. to review the 2006
Tax Levy...[More]
Board Approves Security Officers for Elementary
Buildings
Posted: December 19, 2006
The Board of Education approved the employment of security officers for
each of the eight elementary schools in the District at its regular meeting
tonight. Security monitors are already in place at Edwardsville High School
and Lincoln and Liberty Middle Schools.
[More]
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[Parent Letter]
Facilities Committee Reviews District 7 Scope of Proposed Work for
2007
Posted: December 19, 2006
The Facilities Committee consisting of Saundra Hudson,
Bob Perica, and Jill Bertels met on Friday, December 8,
2006. The Facilities Committee authorized the
administration and Woolpert to move forward in finalizing
bid specifications for window replacement at Columbus
Elementary School...
[More]
Superintendent Reflects on 2006 Goals and Previews 2007
Goals for the New Year
Posted: December 19, 2006
As we close this first semester and approach the holiday
season, we have many reasons for which to be thankful. The
approximately 7,500 students, over 900 employees and I wish
to thank the Board of Education, parents, and community for
the support you continue to provide...[More]
Posted December12, 2006
A Finance Committee meeting will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 7:30 am at the Hadley House.....[Posting]
Posted November 13, 2006
When the referendum to construct two elementary schools failed last spring, the Board and administration surveyed District 7 parents as to how to address the space shortage that exists in our schools. The data were compiled and the Growth Committee began a study to determine alternatives to the District’s original plan.....[Continued]
Posted November 14, 2006 by The Edwardsville Intelligencer
District 7 Board of Education President Jim Speciale recommended Monday that the Growth Committee take a look at its previous recommendations and alter the scope of its plan....[Full Story]
May 22, 2006
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed HB 4232 into law; it requires
schools to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) in all
indoor physical fitness facilities....[Presentation]
May 22, 2006
A Three-Year Curriculum Plan was approved at the February
14, 2006, Board of Education meeting. The purpose of the
three-year plan is to provide a blueprint for continuous
modification and improvements in the areas of academics,
professional growth, and technology....[Presentation]
May 22, 2006
Each year, a committee reviews the current District 7
Handbook to determine if there are areas that need to be
updated, revised, or deleted. In addition, the Citizens
Advisory Committee was provided a draft of the revisions for
their review and comment. The 2006-2007 handbook will
contain new information required by federal laws and
modifications....[Presentation]
May 8, 2006
Overall the district is in a stable financial condition; and, pledges to adhere to its three year financial plan (2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009) that ensures spending does not exceed revenue intake. The financial plan will continue to be based on building a budget that allows for continued growth of working cash reserves and does not rely on additional state revenue....[Presentation]
May 8, 2006
On May 8, 2006, the Board of Education reviewed the
financial status of District 7 as it concludes the 2005-06
school year and prepares for the 2006-07 school year. ....[Press
Release]
May 8, 2006
The District 7 Board of Education named
Beth Crumbacher, current principal of Columbus School, as
Special Education Coordinator beginning July, 1, 2006, at
its regular board meeting tonight. Tamara Sunkett, currently
assistant principal at Liberty Middle School, was named
principal at Columbus Elementary to replace Crumbacher....[Press
Release]
January 23, 2006
This presentation highlights the proposed
construction of two new elementary schools and the proposed
improvements to existing District 7 schools.
[Presentation]
January 23, 2006
This presentation highlights the study that
was conducted to make site recommendations for the proposed
construction of two elementary schools.
[Presentation]
January 10, 2006
This presentation is the second
part of a two-part series highlighting curriculum and
technology initiatives planned for the next three years.
[Presentation]
January 10, 2006
The District 7 Board of Education awarded the
Columbus Elementary School Health Life Safety Project to
Tindall Construction, Inc., for $4,552,743...
[Full Recommendation]
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