April 20, 2022
Framework 220 Update
In his Superintendent’s Report at the April 19 Barrington 220 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Hunt shared that the district’s strategic planning process “Framework 220” is in full swing. Last week, a small group of stakeholders came together for Phase 2 of the process “Learner Profile Development”. A Learner Profile articulates the critical skills and competencies the district aspires to develop within its students. 

The feedback collected at this meeting will be used as the district moves into Phase 3 of the process “Strategic Plan Development”. This will include the Framework 220 Summit which will engage a large group of stakeholders at the end of April, who will focus on the development of Barrington 220’s mission, vision and strategic priorities. A version of all this work will be presented to the Board of Education for feedback this summer. Click here to listen to the Framework 220 discussion.
COVID-19 Update
In his Superintendent’s Report at the April 19 Board meeting, Dr. Hunt shared that the district has seen an increase in COVID cases at Prairie Middle School, Barbara Rose Elementary, Grove Avenue Elementary and North Barrington Elementary. This has resulted in maintaining pandemic mitigations in the lunchroom such as social distancing, which has been communicated to families at those schools. The district will continue to monitor cases across all school buildings to determine appropriate mitigations. As a reminder, you can always check daily case totals per building on the district’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Click here to listen to the COVID discussion. 
Board members tour school buildings 
In his Superintendent’s Report at the April 19 Board meeting, Dr. Hunt shared that he has started school building tours with Board of Education members. This is a chance for Board members to learn more about what is happening in each school, including how the space in each building is being utilized and the exciting construction work ahead with the Build 220 projects. Photo: Board members Barry Altshuler and Steve Wang on a tour of BHS with Dr. Hunt and Principal McWilliams.
Rose student selected "Star-Spangled Student"
At the April 19 Board meeting, Barbara Rose Elementary student Paris Perrelli led meeting attendees in reciting the pledge of allegiance. This is part of an initiative at Board meetings called the "Star-Spangled Student" which recognizes exemplary students. Paris is a 4th grade student at Rose. Staff members say she is the first to support a struggling classmate, share her supplies, talk with someone who needs a friend and help out her teachers. She is a Student Ambassador at Rose and is always eager to participate in acts of kindness. Congrats Paris! Click here to view the Star-Spangled Student recognition.
Board approves construction bids for BHS
At the April 19 Board meeting, the Board approved construction bids for a portion of the BHS Build 220 projects. An estimated total of $62 million out of the $147 million referendum will be spent at BHS, which includes all construction costs and non-construction items such as safety and security, furniture and technology. Construction is set to begin this summer, starting with the relocation of the tennis courts. All BHS construction is anticipated to go through 2025. Click here to listen to the discussion.
Board renews K-8 food services contract
At the April 19 Board meeting, the Board approved a contract renewal with Sodexo North America for the 2022-23 school year. Barrington 220 elementary and middle schools participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The district contracts with Sodexo North America to implement this program. The NSLP is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and private non-profit schools. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act. It is administered at the federal level by the USDA and at the state level by the Illinois State Board of Education. Click here to listen to the discussion.
Prairie parking lot renovation this summer
At the April 19 Board meeting, the Board approved a bid for the renovation of the Prairie Middle School parking lot, as part of this summer's capital projects. The renovation will include improvements to the main parking lot, the addition of a staff parking area, and the addition of a right turn lane to the Early Learning Center parking lot from Dundee Road. The renovation is anticipated to be completed for the start of the 2022-23 school year, with the exception of the right turn lane into the ELC, which will be completed during the summer of 2023. Click here to listen to the discussion. 
Board approves instructional material list
At the April 19 Board meeting, the Board approved the district's annual list of textbooks and instructional materials that are being used in the district, as required by Board of Education policy 6:120. The list is typically put on the Board consent agenda each spring, however moving forward the list will be put on the Board consent agenda in August before the start of the school year. Click here to view the 2021-22 list.