BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 167
BROOKWOOD
BOARDOFEDUCATION
DR.TIFFANYGRAHAM,PRESIDENT
STEPFANIEJOHNSON,VICEPRESIDENT
ERICABR.NFRE,SECRETARY
► DOREENDAVIS,MEMBER
JOHNDIXON,MEMBER
VALENCIALYNCH,MEMBER
MARYTAYLOR,MEMBER
BETHANYA.LINDSAY,SUPERINTENDENT
Administrative & Diagnostic Center
20I East Glenwood-Dyer Road
Glenwood, Illinois60425
Phone:#708-758-5190 Fax#: 708-757-2104
Bethany A. Lindsay, Superintendent blindsay@brookwood167.org
Kathleen Hatczel, DirectorofCurriculum and Instruction khatczel@brookwood167.org
KevinSlattery, Business Manager, CSBO kslattery@brookwood167.org
Lynn Peny, DirectorofStudentSuppo1tServices lynn.perry@brookwood167.org
BOARD OF EDUCATION
BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT167
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. TiffanyGraham, President
StepfanieJohnson,Vice President
EricaBrnfre, Secretary
Doreen Davis, Board Member
John Dixon, Board Member
Valencia Lynch, Board Member
MaryTaylor, Board Member
BrookwoodJuniorHighSchool
Jill Larson,Principal (jlarson@brookwoodI67.org)
201 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road
708-758-5252
BrookwoodMiddle School
Dr. Muriel McClam-Hollimon, Principal (mhollimon@brookwoodl67.org)
200 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road
MichaelMcDaniel, DirectorofBuilding andGrounds
Tracie McCleverty, ExecutiveSecretary to theSuperintendent
Jan Machnikowski, Food and NutritionServices
Dawn Romano, HR/PayrollSpecialist
AshleyHendrix, Secretary forStudentSuppmtServices
DanTomblin, DirectorofTechnology
DeLorean Cameron, Accounts Payable
Hicko1·yBendElementary
Ronisha Penner, Principal(rpenner@brookwood167.org)
600 E. 19JS1 Place 708-758-4520
LongwoodElementary
Carnisha Mayze, Principal (cmayze@brookwood167.org)
441 Longwood Drive
708-758-5350 708-757-2100 STUDENT
FOR
IS8:30 A.M. TO3:10 P.M.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Schools area place to learnand that right must bemaintained forthe majority. The principal will takewhateveraction is necessarytoprovide forthe health, safety, and welfare ofour students. There are times when aproblemneeds tobereferred tothe attentionofthe principal.
Ifyou have aquestion, please followthis four step procedure.
1. Contact the teacher. Ifyouare unable toobtainasatisfactoryanswer:
2. Contactyourprincipal. Ifyouare unable toobtainasatisfactory answer:
3. Contactyoursuperintendent. Ifyouareunabletoobtainasatisfactoryanswer:
4. Contactyour Board ofEducation.
Brookwood .Junior High School
Hickory BendElementary Jill Larson,Principal Glarson@brookwood167.org)
RonishaPenner, Principal (rpenner(@.brookwood167.org)
Brookwood Middle School
LongwoodElementary Dr. Muriel McClam-Hollimon, Principal(mho11imon@brookwood167.org)
CarnishaMayze, Principal (cmayze@brookwoodl67.org)
Followingthese procedures willhelpall ofusworktogether moreeffectively tomaintainasafeand stimulatinglearningenvironment.
E-LEARNING PROGRAM
Brookwood School Districtisanapprovedprovider ofanE-Learning Program. PublicAct 101-0012 (ILCS)permits localschooldistrictstoestablish an E-Learning plan toaddress student learninginaremote environment. Our program was approved bythe SouthCookRegionalSuperintendent. Our program iseffectivefor aperiod ofthree yearsand willexpireon June30,2027.This program providesBrookwood SD 167 further flexibility, allowing impactfullearning tocontinue, andeliminatingthe needtomake-up emergency daysatthe end oftheyearanddisrupt/rescheduleend of yearactivitiesfor whichfamiliesmake arrangements.Ifthe Districtisusingan E-Learning day, the Districtwillcommunicate thisinformationto parents,students,and staffmembers. BrookwoodSD 167 willalsoprovide directions forfindingthe learningactivities. Our educatorswill makeELearning plans that advance curricular objectives and subject levelinstruction. E-Learning daysalsoprovide fora higherdegree ofcontinuity because students can continue learning evenifthe school buildingis closed.
CLOSING OF SCHOOL BEFOREBUS PICKUP
Ifitbecomes necessary to closethe school beforebuspick-uptime, because ofsnow, icingconditions oranyother emergency, theschool closing announcementswill be carriedby the following stations:
AMStations: WGN720 WBBM780 WLS890
TVStations: CBS, NBC, ABC, WGN andFOX
Internet: www.brookwood167.org
Telephonecallstoparents will beinitiatedby theSchool!vlessengerSystem.
Tech HelpLine
Email theBrookwood Technology Team for help HELPDESK@BROOKW00D167.0RG
Mental Health Hotline
National Helpline I SAMHSA-SubstanceAbuse andMentalHealthServicesAdministration
Freeand confidential treatmentreferraland informationserviceavailable 24hours aday7days aweek 1-800-622-4357
SocialMediaTips forParents
Set Ground RulesandExpectations
Establish age-appropriateboundariesbe.foreyour child beginsusingsocialmedia: Define whichplatformsthey areallowedto use. Set clearexpectationsaboutscreentimelimitsandusagehours.
Requirepermissionbeforedownloading new appsoracceptingfriend/follower requests.
Prioritize PrivacySettings
Helpyourchildconfigurestrictprh1acysettingsonallplat.forms:
Ensureprofilesareprivate, notpublic.
Limit whocanseeposts, sendmessages, ortagthem. Disablelocation-sharingfeatures and geotagginginposts.
MonitorActivityTransparently
Stayinvolved withoutinvadingtrust: Follow orfriendyourchild ontheir accounts.
Useparentalmonitoring tools(e.g.,Bark, Qustodio, GoogleFamily Link).
Askfor regular updatesonwhat they're posting, seeing, andwho they interactwith.
Teach Digital Literacyand Critical Thinking
Encouragesmartbehaviorandcaution011/ine:
Discuss the risks of sharingpersonal information, photos, or school details. Teach them how to identify scams, fake news, and inappropriate content. Encourage them to pause before posting-remind them everything onlinecanbepermanent.
Encourage Open Communication
Makesure yourchildknowstheycan cometoyou:
Createa safe,judgment-freespacetodiscussuncomfortable onlineexperiences.
Let themknow you're thereto help-not punish-ifthey'retargetedby bullying, predators, or scams.
Recognize WarningSigns
Stay alert.forchangesthatcouldsuggest aproblem:
Sudden secrecyabout online activity.
Emotional changesafter usingdevices (anxiety, withdrawal).
Unusualbehavior suchas deleting accounts or switching platforms.
KeepLearning and Stay Informed
Stayup-to-datewithevolvingappsandtrends:
Follow reputable sourceslike Common Sense Media or Cyberbullying ResearchCenter. Explore the platforms yourchild usesto understand howthey work. Know therisks of appswith disappearing content (e.g., Snapchat),anonymousquestions (e.g., NGL), or livestreaming.
Builda Family Social Media Agreement
Createawritten orverbalagreementcovering.
Device-free zones (like bedrooms, or family dinners)
Rules aroundonlineconductandbehavior.
Consequencesforbreakingsafety guidelines.
MISSIONSTATEMENT
Brookwood SchoolDistrict 167, in partnership with parents and community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becominglifelong learners and decision makers.
-Helen Keller
BJHS:
BMS: 708-758-5350
708-757-2100
October2025
-John F. Kennedy
-MayaAngelou
-Steve Maraboli
2026
HICKORY BEND
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BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
167
TIMBERWOLVES
BROOKWOOD MIDDLE SCl100L
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2025-2026
LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCliOOL
