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Superintendent highlights improved attendance and early-childhood SEL initiatives

Board of Education, School District 68, Cook County, Illinois · November 21, 2024
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Summary

Superintendent Scott Grens reported a 6.3% reduction in students missing 10% or more of school days and highlighted several community events; the Director of Student Services reviewed a Mood Meter SEL tool in early childhood settings.

Superintendent Scott Grens updated the Board on recent district activities and student data, reporting a 6.3% reduction in the percentage of students missing 10% or more school days. He also summarized community events including Old Orchard Junior High's Community Cultural Night, Stenson's Family Learning Fair and Highland Elementary's Family Reading Night (more than 180 participants), noting positive family engagement and strong turnout.

Director of Student Services Sharon Jacobellis described the district's Early Childhood Social Emotional Learning curriculum and the implementation of the Mood Meter at the Early Childhood Center to support children's emotional awareness. The Board received these reports; no formal action was required.