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Kaneland board hears SIP goals and approves KHS course book on first reading, expands honors weighting
Summary
Principals presented school-improvement goals across elementary, middle and high schools; the board approved Kaneland High School’s course book on first reading and a recommendation to extend honors-weighted credit to multiple courses (motion carried with one abstention).
Kaneland CUSD 302 principals presented school-improvement plans focused on math and reading targets, behavior reductions and student-success measures, and the board approved the high school course offering handbook on first reading and a recommendation to apply honors-weighted credit to additional classes.
Building principals described data-driven goals tied to district assessments. McDowell Elementary set two math-focused goals — a target that 59% of grades 1–5 students meet or exceed typical growth on the i-Ready diagnostic and a 53% proficiency target on the math component of the IAR for grades 3–5 — while Shields Elementary set a 33% movement goal for students below grade level on reading fluency measures and a teacher process goal to boost math instruction through coaching.
Blackberry Creek described a two-step math goal (25% short-term movement, 45–50% year-end target) and behavioral goals to reduce classroom disruption referrals (35% by year end). The high school reported a freshmen-on-track target to increase from 90% to 94% by improving attendance, achievement and engagement with MTSS supports.
In a separate agenda item, Dr. Horn reviewed proposed 2026–27 course additions and changes at Kaneland High School, including a transitional English 12 tied to Waubonsee Community College placement, a dual-credit first-year composition course, honors Algebra 1 and expanded AP/dual-credit options in science and math. Horn said curriculum teams developed criteria and a process to recommend honors weighting to existing and new classes and proposed honors credit for courses across English, math, fine arts, world language and CTE.
Horn also announced the district is not moving forward with expansion of the Kaneland Ignite Personalized Learning Academy (KIPLA) into the high school because of financial constraints; corresponding language was removed from the handbook packet. The board then approved the KHS course book on first reading; the roll-call result recorded an abstention by one member and approval by the remainder (motion carries 5–0–1).
What’s next: The course-book recommendation returns for final approval at a later meeting; principals will continue to report on implementation of SIP targets and progress measures.
