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District 161 staff present 2025–26 school improvement plans emphasizing student safety, PBIS and daily small-group instruction
Summary
Staff from Flossmoor Hills, Heather Hill and Serena Hills presented aligned School Improvement Plans focused on student safety (PBIS and student voice), daily targeted small-group instruction in ELA and math, data-tracking tools (data talk forms/AVID binders) and measurable IAR targets for the coming year.
Three elementary schools in Flossmoor District 161 presented their 2025–26 School Improvement Plans at the Aug. 18 board meeting, outlining a common focus: improving student perceptions of safety while increasing targeted instruction in reading and math.
Why it matters: district leaders said safety and classroom-level instructional consistency are linked. The plans emphasize student voice in safety work, regular PBIS stations, tiered small-group interventions and ongoing formative assessment so teachers can adjust instruction quickly.
Flossmoor Hills: Miss McNeil, accompanied by teachers Beth Ann Koleser and Kelly Rosales, said the building’s theme is "level up with every learner every single day." Flossmoor Hills set targets to raise the percentage of students meeting or exceeding Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in reading from 54% to 64% and in math from 45% to 55%. The plan includes a universal pass system to manage…
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