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School day hours will remain in place as is this school year, but starting in 2025-26 through its conclusion in 2028-29, there will no longer be a shortened school day each Monday for our teachers to participate in PD. Instead, students will have half-days off from school six times throughout each year for teachers to participate in extended PD, and the following school day times will be in place daily Monday through Friday:
- Morning preschool - 8:15-10:55 a.m.
- Afternoon preschool - 12:25-3:05 p.m.
- Elementary (K-5) - 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Middle school (6-8) - 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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While I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish with our shortened Monday schedule for more than a decade, I know I speak for all involved when I say we are hopeful that this new schedule will benefit our families by providing more day-to-day consistency. The half-days will be spaced throughout the school year, and you will be able to see next year’s when the 2025-26 school year calendar is approved in January.
I am confident that this new PD model will still enable significant staff growth opportunities that will aid in aligning instruction with CCSD93’s vision for students set forth in its Portrait of a CCSD93 Graduate and its Strategic Plan. We will be working with our partners at the Carol Stream Park District to ensure that ActivKids Before- and After-Care offerings are adjusted accordingly.
Additionally, the new contract includes updated considerations related to staff meetings, securing substitute teachers, staff safety, student discipline, staff evaluation and sick leave. In accordance with the new contract, on average, licensed staff will receive salary increases of 4.27 percent in 2024-25 (retroactive to July 1, 2024), 3.80 percent in 2025-26, 3.84 percent in 2026-27, 3.85 percent in 2027-28, and 3.88 percent in 2028-29.
I am extremely grateful to the CSEA for their willingness to craft an agreement with the CCSD93 Board of Education that addresses student instruction, professional development, sick leave, and salary issues responsibly. I thank both the CSEA’s Bargaining Team and the CCSD93 Board of Education’s Bargaining Team for their commitment during the negotiation process. I am confident that this new contract will enable CCSD93 to meet our mission of maximizing the academic, social and emotional potential of each student while remaining an excellent place for teaching and learning.
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Reminder: Sign Up for Student-Led Conferences on 10/9 & 10/10! | |
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This year, CCSD93’s parent/teacher conferences will take place October 9 and 10 in the afternoon and evening. They will continue to take the form of Student-Led Conferences, as students will participate with their parents and teachers to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth.
Parents are invited to use PTC Wizard, an online scheduling tool, to set up conference appointments anytime from now through October 8 at noon. This year, signing up is easier than ever before! Parents no longer need to create a PTC Wizard account or add children themselves. Just follow the instructions sent via email at noon on Friday, September 20, which included unique username and password credentials, to log into PTC Wizard and schedule conference appointments.
Parents, please be sure to schedule and attend conferences with your child. For more information, check your email or visit www.ccsd93.com/conferences!
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Unique School Calendar Schedules 10/7-10/15 | |
As a reminder, on Monday through Thursday, October 7-10, the week of Student-Led Conferences, there will be no standard-length school days. Instead, students will attend school during their typical shortened “Monday” schedule times. Then October 11, 14 and 15 will be days off from school. Please plan accordingly! | |
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Please review the information below for more from CCSD93, and have a terrific weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. David H. Hill
Superintendent of Schools
CCSD93
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RD Students Show Off English Skills | |
At Roy DeShane, 4th and 5th grade students in the Global Academy class are receiving academic lessons, while also being taught about the U.S. educational system and learning English. Recently, they studied a variety of birds and gave presentations to adults from the school using the English they’ve learned! Way to go Bulldogs! | |
Middle School Sports in Full Swing | |
Fall sports season is in full swing at CCSD93’s middle schools! On Wednesday, Stratford hosted Jay Stream for girls volleyball matches and Glenside for a cross country meet. Meanwhile, Jay Stream welcomed Stratford for their boys soccer “Pack the Place” night that included an abundance of spectators, tunes from a DJ booth and more. It was a beautiful day for competition! | |
Have Young Kids? Attend B-5 Fall Fest on 10/20! | |
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If you have young children, please mark your calendar for SUNDAY, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for a FREE fun-filled morning outdoors at the Let’s Play Fall Fest outside of Heritage Lakes Elementary School, 925 Woodhill Drive in Carol Stream! School District 93's Birth to 5 Community Coalition on will be putting it on.
Visitors will enjoy child-centric activities including:
- Face painting
- Live children's music
- A trunk-or-treat
- Giveaways
- Multiple play stations featuring materials and activities for families with young children!
Be sure to tell your neighbors and friends in the surrounding areas about it! No RSVP is required, but you’re invited to RSVP to the Let's Play Fall Fest Facebook event here to receive updates and reminders. This event is weather permitting, and the rain date is set for 10/27 at the same time. Find out at www.ccsd93.com/birthto5. Older siblings are more than welcome to attend, too!
Special thanks to the DuPage Foundation for sponsoring this event through its Bright & Early DuPage Grant Program.
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You're Invited to Attend Free Parent Programs | |
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CCSD93’s partners at Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) provide terrific, free programming for today's parents. Even though it has Glenbard in the title, all CCSD93 families are invited to attend GPS events. Many are available to attend in person or stream online.
This year, GPS is offering an incredible slate of speakers. You're invited to attend the upcoming parent programs below. Mark your calendar and visit www.glenbardgps.org for more.
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9/26 Board of Education Meeting Recap | |
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CCSD93’s most recent Board of Education meeting was held on Thursday, September 26 at its District Office. The following occurred at the meeting.
- The Board voted to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CCSD93 Board of Education and the Carol Stream Education Association (CSEA) for 2024-2029, as described above.
- Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Julie Tobin gave a presentation to the Board about CCSD93’s recruiting and hiring practices.
- The Board voted to adopt the 2024-25 Budget.
- The Board reviewed several Press Plus policy updates for second reading and voted to adopt them.
- The Board reviewed CCSD93’s salary compensation reports.
- The Board reviewed job descriptions for several positions throughout the organization.
You can always find links to Board agendas, minutes and more at www.ccsd93.com/Board.
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