Community Engagement Session
April 29, 2025
Welcome
• Please introduce yourself to others at your table
• Put on a nametag (fill out your name & school)
• Complete the information on the sign-in sheet at your table
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Vision 202 Recommendations At-a-Glance
• Maintain small class sizes
• Expand Kindergarten to full day attendance
• Increase in the Advanced Placement options
• Increase co-curricular & extra-curricular opportunities
• Enhance technology infrastructure
• Examine the safety & security at the buildings
• Combine Tate Woods and Schiesher Elementary Schools into one new elementary school at the Meadows site
• Implement building design adjustments based on community needs
• Expand focus on student social-emotional needs and resources
• Leverage mass communications to provide regular, timely information to the Lisle 202 learning community
Vision 202 Survey
154 Survey Responses
Survey Topics By Priority
Academic Programs & Courses
Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Opportunities & Programs
Social Emotional Learning & Supports
Facilities
Climate & Culture
Finances
Student Support Programs
Special Education
Technology/Communication
Other
Facilitating Team Members
Facilitating Team Roster
Community Members
Scott Bieniasz
Lindsay Dunbar
Javaria Khan
Laura Paley
Hilda Valdivia-Llanes
Julie Vander Zanden
District Representatives
Keith Filipiak, Superintendent
Linda Kotalik, Assistant Superintendent
Jenna Engler, Communications Coordinator
Monica Blatchley, LEA President and Teacher
School Board Members
Pam Ahlmann
Greg Nagler
Sign-in Sheet
Let’s talk!
Agenda
• Lisle 202 At-a-Glance
• Priority Topic Information
• Lisle Elementary School
• Lisle Junior High School
• Lisle High School
• Small Group Work
• Small Group Reporting
Tonight’s Questions
What are two things that make Lisle 202 schools special?
What should Lisle 202 increase, continue, or stop in the future?
What are a few things that surprised you from the information tonight?
What would you like to know more about from the information tonight in the future?
Lisle 202 At-a-Glance
• 6 square miles
• Approximately half of Lisle residences are within Lisle 202 boundaries
• Lisle 202 is one of six unit school districts in DuPage County
Neighboring Unit School District Comparison
26,000 32 schools 16,000 22 schools 12,000 20 schools
13
$5.90 Glen Ellyn District 89 & Glenbard HS District 87
$5.66 Glen Ellyn District 41 & Glenbard HS District 87
$5.20 Indian Prairie District 204
$5.10 Lisle District 202
$5.00
Enrollment History
Including Preschool & Outplaced Students
Student Demographics
1,603
Student Demographics
Free & Reduced Program
522 Students 2024-2025
McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Program
105 Students
35 Different Languages Spoken by Lisle 202 Students
Class of 2025
Grade Enrolled in Lisle 202 Years Attending Lisle 202 Schools
Continuum of Services
279
Special Education Students
Summative Designations
Exemplary Exemplary Commendable
LISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LISLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LISLE HIGH SCHOOL
Exemplary – Top 10% of Illinois Schools
Commendable – Top two of five tiers in Illinois
Recognitions
Lisle 202 received a top grade from niche.com
ALisle High School ranked in the top 9% of high schools in the nation
Lisle High School Named #3 High School in DuPage County by Chicago Magazine
LISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
789 Students
SIZES
10-15 students 18-20 students 20-22 students 22-24 students
CURRICULAR SCHEDULE TARGET CLASS SIZES
Subject Grades K-2 Grades 3-5
English-Language Arts 90-120 minutes daily 90 minutes daily
Math 60-80 minutes daily 80 minutes daily
Social Studies/Science 135 minutes weekly (continuous rotation)
Music 60 minutes weekly
Art 60 minutes weekly
Physical Education 90 minutes weekly
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) 30 minutes weekly
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS
• Early Intervention
• Early Intervention
Preschool
Preschool
• Math Intervention
• Math Intervention
• Reading Intervention
• Reading Intervention
• Special Education
• Special Education
• English Language Instruction (ELL)
• English Language Instruction (ELL)
• Bilingual Education –
• Bilingual Education –
Spanish
Spanish
• WIN Time (What I Need)
• WIN Time (What I Need)
30 minutes daily
30 minutes daily
• Accelerated Learning
• Accelerated Learning
• Math Grades - 3-5
• Math Grades - 3-5
• Reading - Grades 4-5
• Reading - Grades 4-5
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
• School-wide Expectations
• Responsive Classroom
• Morning Meetings
• Afternoon Check-outs
• Second Step SEL Program
• Support from School Social Workers, Psychologists, Classroom Teachers
LEADERSHIP
• Lions Leadership
• Student Council
CO & EXTRA CURRICULAR
• Band
• Choir
• Student Council
LISLE JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL
6th-8th Grade
333 Students in Attendance
9 Students Outplaced
CURRICULAR SCHEDULE CLASS SIZES
11-20 Students 26% 1-10 Students 9
40% 21 or more Students
CURRICULAR SCHEDULE CLASS SIZES
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS
• Math Intervention
• Math Intervention
•
• Reading Intervention
• Writing Intervention
• Writing Intervention
• Intervention/Support Study Hall
• Intervention/Support Study Hall
• Special Education
• Special Education
• English Language Learners (ELL)
• English Language Learners (ELL)
• Bilingual EducationSpanish
• Bilingual EducationSpanish
• Accelerated/Honors Math Program
• Accelerated/Honors Math Program
• Honors Literature Program
• Honors Literature Program
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
• Be Good People SEL Program
• Support from School Social Workers & Psychologist
• Executive Functioning Lessons
• PRIDE Points Program
• PRIDE Team
• Student Council
• Student Ambassadors
• Art Club
• Baseball
• Basketball (Boys & Girls)
• BeCause Club
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Dance Team
• Dig In Club
• Symphonic Band
• Concert Band
• Cadenza Choir
• Concert Choir
• Cadet Choir
• French Club
• Gaming Club
• Inspire Literary Magazine
• Jazz Band
• Jazz Band ‘too’
• Theater/Play
• Manga Club
• Multicultural Club
• Science Olympiad
• Soccer (Boys & Girls)
• Softball
• Student Council
• Spanish Club
• Taylor Swift Club
• Track (Boys & Girls)
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
• Yearbook 95% of students are involved in at least one activity
LISLE HIGH SCHOOL
420 Students
GRADE
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES CURRICULAR SCHEDULE CLASS SIZES
18% 1-10 Students
67% 11-20 Students 15% 21 or more Students
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES CURRICULAR SCHEDULE CLASS SIZES
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES CURRICULAR SCHEDULE
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS
• Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
• Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
• Automotive Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Information Systems & Game Design
• Computer Information Systems & Game Design
• Construction Trades
• Construction Trades
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary, Pastry Arts & Hospitality Management
• Culinary, Pastry Arts & Hospitality Management
• Early Childhood Education & Care
• Early Childhood Education & Care
• Fire Science/ Emergency Medical Technician
• Fire Science/ Emergency Medical Technician
• HVAC & Refrigeration/ Residential Wiring
• HVAC & Refrigeration/ Residential Wiring
• Introduction to Engineering Design/ Pre-Architecture
• Introduction to Engineering Design/ Pre-Architecture
• Manufacturing, CNC, & Machining Technology
• Manufacturing, CNC, & Machining Technology
• Medical Terminology & Healthcare Careers
• Medical Terminology & Healthcare Careers
• Multimedia & Television Production
• Multimedia & Television Production
• Nursing Assistant Training Program
• Nursing Assistant Training Program
• Robotics & Automation Technology
• Robotics & Automation Technology
• Welding Technology
• Welding Technology
TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF DUPAGE
TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF DUPAGE
• Academic Support -
• Academic Support -
ONEPRIDE
ONEPRIDE
• Lisle 180
• Lisle 180
• Special Education
• Special Education
• English Language Instruction (ELL)
• English Language Instruction (ELL)
• Advanced Placement Courses
• Advanced Placement Courses
• Dual Credit Courses
• Dual Credit Courses
• Honors Program
• Honors Program
• Career & College
• Career & College
Counseling
Counseling
• Technology Center of DuPage
• Technology Center of DuPage
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
• Learning to Breathe SEL Program
• Learning to Breathe SEL Program
• Support from School Counselors, Social Worker & Psychologist
• Support from School Counselors, Social Worker & Psychologist
• NAMI - Ending the Silence
• NAMI - Ending the Silence
• NAMI - Relationship Workshop
• NAMI - Relationship Workshop
• Social Emotional Learning Groups
• Social Emotional Learning Groups
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Ambassadors
• Class Officers
• Class Officers
• Student Council
• Student Council
• Peer Tutors
• Peer Tutors
• Adaptive PE Leaders
• Adaptive PE Leaders
• Club Leaders
• Student Leadership Group
• IC8 Leadership Conference
• American Field Service (AFS)
• Art Club
• Baseball
• Basketball (Boys & Girls)
• Birding Club
• Bowling
• Cheerleading
• Symphonic Band
• Concert Band
• Concert Choir
• Chorale Choir
• Cross Country
• Coming Together As One
• Ecology Club
• Fall Play
• French Club
• Football
• Gay Straight Alliance
• Golf (Boys & Girls)
• Jazz Ensemble
• Dance Team
• Manestream School News
• Marching Band
• Math Team
• National Honor Society
• Pep Band
• Pit Band
• Scholastic Bowl
• Science Olympiad
• Soccer (Boys & Girls)
• Softball
• Spanish Club
• Spanish National Honor Society
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Congress
• Tennis (Boys & Girls)
• Tenor Bass Association (TBA)
• Thespians
• Track (Boys & Girls)
• Varsity Singers
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
• Yearbook 95% of students participate at least one activity
Points of Pride
Unit School District
PK-12th Grade
Relationships
Students, Staff, Families
to Learn & Grow
Small Group Work Activity
Small Group Work Activity
Select a Recorder and Facilitator:
• Recorder Responsibilities:
• Complete the information on the group’s worksheet
• Facilitator Responsibilities:
• Facilitate Discussion
• Keep Group Focused/On Task
• Report Group’s Information
Small Group Work Activity
• Information on the group poster should reflect consensus/general agreement of group members
• Monitor progress to complete the activity and record the group’s responses on the poster in the allotted time
• Only the group poster will be collected
Tonight’s Questions
What are two things that make Lisle 202 schools special?
What should we increase, continue, or stop in the future?
What are a few things that surprised you most from the information tonight?
What would you like to know more about from the information tonight in the future?
Small Group Reporting
Thank You!