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Board Briefs
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Board Briefs: August 27, 2026
Summer Curriculum and Professional Development Report
Dr. Katharine Olson, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, presented a report to the Board of Education during its regular meeting on August 27. Dr. Olson reported that District 27 staff completed 30 curriculum projects this summer, involving 90 staff members, with a focus on strengthening instruction and preparing for the upcoming school year. Key areas of work included refining literacy and math curricula, preparing updated social studies and world language resources, developing a new Science Symposium elective, and structuring AI in upper-grade writing as a tool for student self-reflection, critical analysis, and skill transfer. Staff also analyzed student data, planned for differentiated instruction, and engaged in professional learning. In addition, teams advanced District and student supports focused on inclusivity and social-emotional well-being.
2026 State Testing Performance Results
Dr. Olson presented a report on the District’s performance results for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). Students in grades 3-8 (this past school year) took the IAR and the ISA in the spring. Dr. Olson reported that the District’s overall performance results were very strong and also demonstrated improvement over last year’s scores. Individual results are expected to be emailed home by the end of September. Districtwide and statewide data will be released with the Illinois State Report Card at the end of October. Dr. Olson noted that results prior to 2025 cannot be compared to current scores because the Illinois State Board of Education changed the cut scores in 2025. To sustain these high achievement levels and to support individual growth, the District remains focused on differentiated instruction, curriculum refinements, and best instructional practices, Olson said.
New Teacher Reception Set for September 17
The Board will welcome the District’s newest teachers during a reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 17. The reception will take place prior to the start of the regular Board meeting.