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District's New Reading Series
The District 97 elementary reading committee has selected a new reading series that will replace Open Court in fall 2011. The new series is Treasures from MacMillan/SRA/McGraw-Hill (copyright 2011). Prior to final adoption by the Board of Education, parents and community members are invited to review samples of the new materials, which will be on display in the teaching and learning department at the district's administration building (970 Madison Street) during normal working hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) from Monday, August 30 through Friday, September 10. If you are unable to review the materials during these times, please call (708) 524-3017 or e-mail
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to make other arrangements.
Highlights from August 24 Board Meeting
Below are some of the highlight's from the Board of Education meeting held on August 24 at 7 p.m. Mike Padavic, the director of special education, gave a report regarding the current state of special education in District 97 and plans for the future. You can access the report by visiting https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=30521204. The Board of Education approved the intergovernmental agreement between District 97 and the Village of Oak Park regarding the provision of crossing guard services for the 2010-2011 school year. You can read the agreement by visiting https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=30526805. Adoption of revised Gifts, Grants and Bequests policy, which can be viewed by visiting http://www.op97.org/boe/Gifts,%20Grants,%20and%20Bequests%20-%20Revised%208-24-10.pdf. Adoption of the Video Security Camera and Electronic Monitoring Equipment policy, which can be viewed by visiting http://www.op97.org/boe/Video%20Security%20Camera%20and%20Electronic%20Monitoring%20policy%20-%20final.pdf. Update regarding the elementary reading adoption. You can access more information about this by visiting https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=30533429. Update on the tentative budget for FY2011 and a review of the district's five-year financial projections. You can view the Board packet from the meeting, which includes all cover memos and supporting documentation, by visiting https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicAgenda.aspx?ak=1000357&mk=50008831.
Bus Route and Safe Walking Route Information
Bus route and Safe Walking route information for all 10 schools can be accessed by visiting http://www.op97.org/administration/boundaries.html.
Menus and Nutritional Information
The breakfast and lunch menus for August and September, the nutritional information for every meal and the details for this year's ethnic celebration lunches can be accessed by visiting http://www.op97.org/lunch/index.html.
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Chris Jasculca
Communications Coordinator
District 97
970 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3006
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