Community High School District 99 Collecting Applications for New Community Advisory Council

Submitted by Community High School District 99.

District 99 is forming a new “Community Advisory Council” in order to foster stronger connections between the school district and the community. The council will be led by the superintendent, Dr. Hank Thiele, who serving in his first year at the district. The council will include parents and other community members who are interested in receiving and sharing information about the district.

“I believe that the new Community Advisory Council will allow participants to better understand the district in a deeper way, and likewise, for us to better understand what’s important to the community,” says Superintendent Dr. Thiele. “My hope is that by building these relationships with one another, we will ultimately increase the success of all students.”

The Council will include 12 to 18 people throughout the community who have a diverse mix of experiences. To ensure a balanced group, the Superintendent will invite members to participate based on school building administration nominations and applications received. District 99 is collecting applications here.

The Council will meet four times throughout the school year for a highly-structured, two-hour meeting. Each session will include an update from the superintendent and time to share general feedback and concerns. The core of the meeting will be a presentation from district administration and/or faculty on a specific and timely topic.

Members will then explore the topic and offer their perspectives and ideas through a directed activity. Ideas brought forward from the Council will be shared with the Board of Education and District 99 administration to guide decisions.

2016-17 Schedule

Session One – DGN Alumni Room
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
7-9 p.m.

Session Two - DGN Alumni Room
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
7-9 p.m.

Session Three - DGS Library
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
7-9 p.m.

Session Four - Administrative Service Center
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
7-9 p.m.

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