Student Assignment Planning (SAP) Phase III
Overview
Student Assignment Planning is a critical and necessary process for District 65 to incorporate community priorities and feedback to close opportunity gaps and eliminate racial predictability in outcomes.
The process is rooted in the tenets of the SAP project that began in 2021, with emphasis on:
- engaging the community to shape the District's school assignment process, and
- addressing historic inequities that significantly impact students of color.
Foster Transition
The purpose of the Foster School Transition Committee is to plan for and support the transition of students and families from their current schools into the future Foster School community. Key actions will include community engagement strategies, serving in an advisory capacity, communicating the work, and promoting Foster School.
Timeline
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October 7-25, 2024
Application window for Foster School Transition Committee
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November 2024-August 2026
Foster School Transition Committee discusses, engages with the community, and plans for the opening of Foster School
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August 2026
Foster School opens for the 2026-2027 school year
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August 2026- (ongoing)
Foster School Transition Committee continues to serve in an advisory role following the opening of the school
Engagement Opportunities
Committee
The purpose of the Foster School Transition Committee is to plan for and support the transition of students and families from their current schools into the future Foster School community. Key actions will include community engagement strategies, serving in an advisory capacity, communicating the work, and promoting Foster School.
The committee will help the new principal with decisions regarding Foster School and in forming sub-committees to determine new and prospective family engagement, out-of-school program designs to support a STEM focus, celebrating and honoring the legacy of the 5th Ward and Foster School inside the school walls, and other aspects of the school culture and environment as they are identified.
Application Details
- Window to apply: October 7-25, 2024
- First meeting was November 13, 7-8:30 p.m. in JEH Board Room, 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston.
- Currently, members will meet once or twice a month in the evenings for 1.5 hours, but that may change as the project evolves.
Committee Guidelines
- Consider and plan for the impact of the significant shifts in student enrollment across District 65 schools given the changing student assignment landscape
- Recognize the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and experiences of the future Foster School community to ensure equitable, accessible, and consistent opportunities for family and community engagement
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from each meeting will be linked here.
Committee Members
It's critical that the committee follows the SAP process and includes, engages, and honors a diverse and representative set of voices to best serve the school's future families. The names are listed below.
name | role |
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Dr. Trisha Baker |
Staff |
Khloe Battle | Staff |
Bridget Bentley | |
Michael Boll | |
Peter Braithwaite | |
Tanya Brown | |
Martha Burns | |
Bobby Burns | |
Kirby Callam | Staff |
Stephanie Coleman | |
Natalie Copper | Staff |
Emily Erickson | |
Tracy Fulce | |
Gretchen Fullmer | |
Breniqua Gee | |
Holly Hoffman | |
Tracy Hubbard | Staff |
Andrea Jackson | |
Rayvin Julien | |
Miah Logan | |
Douglas Lytle | |
Dr. Charmekia McCoy | Staff |
Thomas Miller | |
Jamie Noll | |
Renée Phillips | |
Nichole Pinkard | |
Laura Pinsof | Staff |
Dr. Jamila Pitts | Staff |
Dillin Randolph | |
Kihana Miraya Ross | |
Nancy Salvador | |
Alison Schoeffmann | Staff |
Amy Schumacher | |
Michaela Shannon | |
Sadae Turner | |
Brigitte Utter | |
Sepehr Vakil | |
Henry Wilkins | |
Dechele Williams |
Dual Language
The purpose of this committee is to make a recommendation for the placement of the next dual language middle school program: Chute Middle School or Nichols Middle School. This second location will begin with a 6th grade cohort in the 2026-2027 school year.
Timeline
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December 17, 2024-
January 17, 2025
Application window for Dual Language Expansion Committee
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February-March 2025
The Dual Language Committee discusses and analyzes data to make a recommendation for the placement of the second dual language middle school program (Chute or Nichols)
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March 2025-August 2026
Planning for implementation of dual language programming at second middle school
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August 2026
Dual language program launches at second middle school
Engagement Opportunities
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Date & TIME |
Location | Meeting | Topics | Links |
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4/16/2025 6-7 p.m. |
In-person meeting; location is TBD | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting |
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3/20/2025 6-7:30 p.m. |
Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Dual Language Expansion meeting #3 | ||
2/27/2025 |
Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Dual Language Expansion meeting #2 | ||
2/26/2025 6-7 p.m. |
Virtual via Zoom | Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting |
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See District 65 calendar for Zoom link |
2/22/2025 10-11 a.m. |
Virtual via Zoom | Dual Language Middle School Information Session |
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See District 65 calendar for Zoom link |
PAST MEETINGS
Date | Location | Meeting | Topics | Links |
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2/6/2025
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Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Dual Language Expansion meeting #1 | ||
12/16/2024 | Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Regular Board Meeting |
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12/11/2024 | Washington Elementary 914 Ashland Ave., Evanston |
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting |
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Meeting presentation |
11/18/2024 | Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Regular Board Meeting |
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10/16/2024 | Washington Elementary 914 Ashland Ave., Evanston |
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting |
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Meeting presentation |
4/22/2024 | Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Regular Board Meeting |
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4/18/2024 | Oakton Elementary 436 Ridge Ave., Evanston |
TWI Community Meeting |
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Meeting flyer |
4/13/2024 | Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies 3701 Davis St., Skokie |
TWI Community Meeting |
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FAQ following meeting |
4/8/2024 | Joseph E. Hill Education Center 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston |
Curriculum and Policy Committee Meeting |
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2/22/2024 | Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies 3701 Davis St., Skokie |
TWI Parent Night |
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Meeting presentation |
Committee
Application Details
- Window to apply: December 17, 2024-January 17, 2025
- First meeting was February 6, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m. in JEH Board Room, 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston; two other meetings planned in February and March
- District 65 is seeking two parent/caregiver representatives from each TWI school and each middle schools. Each pair of school representatives should have at least one Spanish speaking parent/caregiver. If more than two parents/caregivers apply to the committee from a school, representatives will be randomly selected.
Committee Guidelines
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Committed to a data-driven, decision making process. The committee will review relevant data including student enrollment, student residence, and building space availability.
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Recognize the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and experiences of the TWI community to ensure equitable, accessible, and consistent opportunities for family and community engagement
TWI/Dual Language Committee Meeting Minutes
Minutes from each meeting will be linked here.
TWI/Dual Language Committee Members
It's critical that the committee follows the SAP process and includes, engages, and honors a diverse and representative set of voices to best serve the school's future families. The names will be listed below once determined.
name | role |
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Maria Abeal | Parent/Caregiver |
Christine Benson | Staff |
Amy Brown | Parent/Caregiver |
Kirby Callam | Staff |
Celia Carlino | Parent/Caregiver |
Joanna Christopoulos | Staff |
Amy Correa | Staff |
Zaya DeNardo | Parent/Caregiver |
Nicole Haleen | Parent/Caregiver and Staff |
Dr. Corina Herrera | Staff |
Kim Kelly | Staff |
Jessica Lang | Parent/Caregiver |
Kelly McCabe | Parent/Caregiver |
Jessica Radcliffe | Parent/Caregiver |
Peter (Luis Pedro) Rios | Parent/Caregiver |
Cecilia Romero | Staff |
Guilherme Sessa | Parent/Caregiver |
Christina Shessler | Parent/Caregiver |
Andrea Solario Elliott | Parent/Caregiver |
Brigitte Utter | Parent/Caregiver |
Julia Van Voorhies | Parent/Caregiver |
Maggie Waldron | Parent/Caregiver |