Park Ridge - Niles

The Board of Education adopted the District 64 Strategic Plan on May 10, 2010.  We believe this exciting plan captures the hopes and vision the members of our vital partnership -- staff, families and community -- share for the education of students in Park Ridge-Niles.  The plan is expected to shape the future of education in District 64 for at least five years through 2014-15. A "Journey of Excellence" will require the collaboration of all our partners to be successful.  We welcome your interest and support.

"Journey of Excellence" includes:  beliefs, mission, parameters, objectives, strategies and action plans  (select from 1-page "poster" PDF or 4-page PDF list including Action Plans) District 64 "Change Protocol" Strategic Plan Strategy V (select from 1-page "poster" PDF or 2-page list Word document)   5-Year Projected Implementation Schedule (updated May 23, 2011)

Year 2 Implementation 2011-12

Here is the approved Implementation schedule and budget for 2011-12: (PDF)

 A regular cycle of reporting to the Board on progress toward activities in each action plan and budgeted expenditures has been established.  Here are the reports during the second year of implementation:

• June 27, 2011 Memo of Information to the Board of Education: Update on Instructional Coaching Pilot for Technology
• August 22, 2011 Memo of information to the Board of Education
  
• October 24, 2011 Report to the Board of Education on Instructional Coaching Pilot for Technology:
  • Presentation by Director of Technology Terri Bresnahan and Coaches -- PDF of PowerPoint
    
  • View video component within the presentation
  • View video of entire Board of Education meeting October 24, 2011
  December 12, 2011 Progress Report #1 to the Board

Planning for 2011-12
Administration each spring prepares a detailed recommendation for review and approval by the Board of Education on the action plans selected for the next school year along with a budget for these tasks.The process of considering the action plans and budget for 2011-12 got underway on April 25, 2011 and was completed on May 23, 2011.  At that meeting, the Board authorized a revised schedule of activities and modified budget of $225,000 for the second year of Strategic Plan work.

Here are the reports presented at the three meetings:

• April 25, 2011 complete report to Board of Education (PDF)
• April 25, 2011 companion presentation (PDF)
  
• April 25, 2011 separate presentation on Technology Coach Pilot (PDF) (included in "complete report" above)
• May 9, 2011 report to Board of Education (PDF)
• May 23, 2011 report to Board of Education (PDF)
  Approved Implementation Schedule and Budget for 2011-12 (PDF)

Year 1 Implementation 2010-11 & Key Steps in District 64 Planning Process (2007-10)
Visit the companion page:  Strategic Plan - Prior Years