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\"At the July board meeting, which is 4 short weeks from today, we, some things are gonna be happening. Iroquois, we're gonna go out to bid,\" said the district’s construction lead, and staff said that while no contract awards will be presented in July, the package will be posted to begin work. The staff presentation included planned kindergarten room layouts based on teacher feedback and said Pepper (construction manager) will provide an updated cost estimate as design work continues.

Staff identified North as an area of greater technical complexity because of water reclamation issues that will require closer coordination; they said those site constraints are likely to affect timing and will receive additional scrutiny. The board was told that the district will seek to balance early access to sites against cost increases that can come from fragmenting a project into multiple phases.

On demolition, staff said the contractor slated for demolition work on the Ram Road property near North had not completed its final on‑site tasks as of the meeting and that demolition timing was awaiting contractor availability and final clearance. Continued design coordination, updated cost estimates from the construction manager and a September presentation of Iroquois bid results were identified as the near‑term milestones for the board to expect.

Board members asked site‑specific questions about timelines and the district’s opening date for completed projects; staff said an early September opening for certain facilities was likely but the exact date had not been finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6-16-25 - District 62 Board of Education","oneSentenceSummary","District construction staff reported that the Iroquois bid package will go out in July, with bid results expected to the board in September; North site water‑reclamation issues may affect timing and the Ram Road demolition awaits contractor scheduling.","taxTitle","CCSD 62, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",56874,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6196699,"Demographic study projects modest enrollment growth for CCSD 62; boundary review suggested as a long‑term option",239,1494430,1733595,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0&start=1494&end=1733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0/thumbnail_1494430.jpg","/articles/6196699/Illinois/Demographic-study-projects-modest-enrollment-growth-for-CCSD-62-boundary-review-suggested-as-a-longterm-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196699-3f46798e32e9120367146a3b4537bae5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775440385&Signature=TlSBMSHJsB7y66tIjX6eAe6bEHdAJsht9aXle3Nj9rZrfwEc~kQAW3HGt5GbN9kuf~kJpf23ReuQ0ngRxCHyt78RC8OpMmAx4WlvV9Iv0mKfwtW~EyxUik~KXXezaGdUOfMXULQ4Y3Rqajyl6sQ9RPLJrq~3J-fTrj5eWrSxFtFRxCrl5JLfbGO-4UrAcOqiCHtcg5T3Btb2vZW6XhI~hloMV-MJuh-cu9ABwLkbyzOZDypn3l0j6fYRNpuz-eV1zIpyilCoM9ONLAFnRJlDPESPnj2oNRIJvFKWkMN1jvV~sldtsT5qZ~a~kia1xzXAK5jfPmpQPZb01KKMNw8EzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reviewed a demographic projection prepared by Dr. John Casarda that provides three enrollment scenarios for CCSD 62 and discussed implications for capacity planning and the district’s move to full‑day kindergarten.

The presenter outlined three scenarios in the report: series A (lower than anticipated) shows enrollment down about 289 students in five years and down about 307 in 10 years; series B (the middle scenario the presenter deemed most likely) projects an increase of about 153 students in five years and 249 students in 10 years; series C (higher than anticipated) projects increases of about 482 students in five years and 600 in 10 years. \"Series B is probably the most accurate,\" the presenter said, while noting that net migration, housing turnover and newcomer populations drive much of the variability.

Staff said the study includes a 20‑year enrollment history, five‑ and ten‑year projections by school and grade, and community demographic context. The presenter noted that newcomer populations are not fully captured in the projections and that the district has seen cohorts of newcomers arrive and leave in recent years. Staff said the study supports the district’s planning for full‑day kindergarten and that boundary changes could be considered as a long‑term measure if enrollment trends warrant it.

Board members asked questions about local housing development and downtown residential changes. The presenter noted downtown development has focused on smaller units near transit and that city development plans will influence household types moving into the district. Staff recommended continued monitoring and re‑evaluating boundaries or capacity planning over a multi‑year horizon rather than immediate boundary changes.","District staff reviewed a John Casarda demographic study presenting three enrollment scenarios; the middle case projects modest growth over five and ten years and staff said the analysis supports the district’s full‑day kindergarten plans while noting local population turnover and newcomer flows.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6196704,"Board approves targeted improvement plans for Orchard Place and North Elementary",839,631775,1471385,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0&start=631&end=1471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0/thumbnail_631775.jpg","/articles/6196704/Illinois/Board-approves-targeted-improvement-plans-for-Orchard-Place-and-North-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196704-807ff5cd52b53d6056c324a3cda01295/orig.mp4?Expires=1775440385&Signature=ZAPi1v7Gaw7J0P3QQJDgMxrOpqR46DuJnrc55C8PanI4xEeH8gXiL06Z8uSa9TUkR-3rN9nsYxGLpl7eZ8gjA55vC2QlbIE8pUP8MssZSTtFy4uMBo9WOKnROMnetyJcUcaq7qty2ourLMIQ5rmzUPf1vC0V9ZAzYvSK52ZSfRhqTsRhVbv43AZHXnkls-wU3fOfP2zTy7TgJBIB7hmOA4lIsorfVNw-OmR~69wHSHMexAstLXPQNExgcFWsL7tw9XnfiSkZGNNvA1OiiDSBfPHjCK70UaYZsr5v50WztGtxbfgDY7EnCP1JiQX5V2-14qsZ6R9QWAHspAb-UxrFew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The CCSD 62 Board of Education approved targeted school improvement plans for Orchard Place Elementary and North Elementary at the board meeting, a requirement the schools must meet to receive state funding and to comply with Illinois State Board of Education guidance for schools with underperforming student subgroups.

\"As required by the Illinois State Board of Education, schools with underperforming student subgroups must participate in a multi year targeted school improvement plan,\" said Dr. Nicusseparo, who introduced the two principals. The board moved and seconded approval and recorded a roll‑call vote with all members present voting in favor.

Orchard Place Principal Jennifer Bautista told the board Orchard Place serves a cohort of students who require higher levels of specialized instruction; for roughly 70% of students receiving those services, Orchard Place is their serving school rather than their home school. The school outlined three priority areas for 2025–26: (1) a guaranteed and viable curriculum for students with disabilities, (2) work to identify contributors to chronic absenteeism and create family support plans, and (3) improved data systems and routines to inform instructional decision‑making. Bautista described curriculum changes, staff coaching and an inclusion strategy intended to increase students accessing general education settings.

North Elementary Principal Carolyn Aller described a three‑priority plan that mirrors Orchard Place in focusing on a guaranteed and viable curriculum, professional development on inclusive practices and family supports. North described scheduling changes that provide daily common planning time for general education, multilingual and special education staff, new reading curriculum rollout, and plans to engage Empower Ed for co‑planning and coaching.

The board packet included full action plans; administrators said approval was required so the district could submit the plans to ISBE and receive related funding. Board members thanked the principals for work on curriculum alignment, attendance interventions and family outreach.

Motion and vote: a motion to approve the Orchard Place and North Elementary targeted school improvement plans was made, seconded and passed on a roll call (Duckman, Garrett, Erin, Maslow, Morley, Doug Otto: all \"Aye\").","CCSD 62 board voted unanimously to approve multi‑year targeted school improvement plans required by the Illinois State Board of Education for Orchard Place and North Elementary; principals outlined priorities for students with disabilities, curriculum alignment, attendance and family supports.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6196708,"CCSD 62 moves forward on full‑day kindergarten planning and unveils districtwide mascot redesign",282,240,282660,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0&start=0&end=282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857431-57179d8a477a8713d763641e1089fbb0/thumbnail_240.jpg","/articles/6196708/Illinois/CCSD-62-moves-forward-on-fullday-kindergarten-planning-and-unveils-districtwide-mascot-redesign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196708-be84586eb1ba54f0608a448dc0f497f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775440385&Signature=S~U6sgVXjjqn2mu26Ws4zQFbtc7GSnUkKX3jqYi41daM6kHq6K5Y0IpDGI7xikS6ZugKkNvw89mfcUA4ggD7PqfyAX-cejIciZZXBoGhW0N10NBGrXvZwHHi3WMC1~pAtV0dfSonh4CRiKCmjke8geu9yPxXzr7oYtuDkR89CLVh6xH5FYiMNAZ5RdwLOJE4EzP9-ZS5qbI~nwVJHzvLMdZmHGxIUQgxgz6ADg5G7MD~CW~MQeDLk6Y8ZVdzVIdEkRz6Lm~pEtiXomoz3ZAJv~mPqHi9zeMy5bpVZ90oYXxyAm~zf1fXrXz1fKbZeWFeGanMAfWI8EPaBCi3bQMTsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CCSD 62 staff told the board they have begun planning for full‑day kindergarten and shared results from early outreach to families, staff and the community, along with a coordinated redesign of school logos and mascots tied to the district strategic plan.

The district’s community relations staff said internal and external surveys showed broad support for full‑day kindergarten, including benefits for first‑grade readiness and help for working parents, while staff respondents emphasized the need for adequate classroom space, staffing and developmentally appropriate, play‑based learning. “Our families and our community were very supportive of full day kindergarten. They were very excited about that preparation for first grade,” the staff member said.

The presentation also described a districtwide logo and mascot effort launched in fall 2024 to create a unified look aligned with the CCSD 62 brand. Six schools retained existing animal mascots; six schools participated in a voting process that invited students, staff and families to choose among two logo options presented by art teachers and the community relations department. “This is something that has never ever occurred in our district,” the presenter said, describing initial concepts, the April vote and principals’ May announcements.

District staff said next steps include integrating the new logos and mascots into school communications and materials, creating black‑and‑white website versions, and planning implementation conversations at each school as the district prepares for the full‑day kindergarten rollout. Staff thanked participating art teachers and local contributors and said they will provide periodic updates to the board and community as implementation proceeds.

Board members praised the community engagement on the mascots and the emphasis on including students and families. The presenter acknowledged the communications and design team members by name and said additional work on newsletters, website headers and planning for the coming school year is under way.

Less central details from the presentation — including award mentions, translation metrics and the district’s media outputs — were presented as supporting background and will be included in routine district communications.","District staff presented early outreach on full‑day kindergarten and a coordinated redesign of school logos and mascots; community relations staff described outreach, next steps and planned roll‑out as the district prepares for the new kindergarten schedule.","actionData","errors"]

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CCSD 62 readies Iroquois bid package; North water‑reclamation work flagged as schedule risk

Demographic study projects modest enrollment growth for CCSD 62; boundary review suggested as a long‑term option

Board approves targeted improvement plans for Orchard Place and North Elementary

CCSD 62 moves forward on full‑day kindergarten planning and unveils districtwide mascot redesign