Proposal to continue the 4-day summer school week -- Member Nowik voices concern about the effect a more condensed week with longer hours would have on student learning, while others support a more flexible schedule that would increase enrollment and in-house staffing.

4-day week for 2025 summer school passes. 5-day week for 2025 summer school fails.

AP Registration Updates: -About 30% of students across D219 took an AP Exam in the 23-24 school year -Goal to increase access to AP courses and remove barriers to taking AP exams -Earning a 3 or better on AP Exams can save families thousands of dollars in college tuition

Proposal for D219 to pay for all students' 24-25 AP exams passes.

The October Board Meeting is in session. Student representatives are currently providing updates about their respective schools.

Niles Central and Niles West are getting a makeover! Bidding process will start soon.

Posting from the board meeting tonight! Make sure to follow us on Threads and Instagram if you are more likely to check there. :)

Board Members present: Ken Durr, Elana Jacobs, Naema Abraham, Amber Wood, Celia Stennett, Joe Nowik.

Niles West teacher D.J. Kosiba advocates for returning to a religious-conscious calendar, as it was before the 2017-2018 school year, citing the need to be culturally conscious and alignment with sender school calendars.

Intergovernmental agreement to donate to Niles Township and the Niles Township Food Pantry for rent, housing, childcare, and food costs passes.

All course proposals are approved.

Posting from the December board meeting tonight!

After a long closed session, the board meeting is back in open session!

Niles North and Niles West principals are providing an update on cell phone policies. Principal Felton emphasizes the importance of common language, common expectations, and communication in implementing cell phone policies.

February board meeting is in session! Public comments starting now