Forum about Brain Development and the Fast ForWord Program

Dr. Martha Burns will be the guest presenter at a forum about brain development and the Fast ForWord program that is being hosted by the district on Monday, September 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at Julian Middle School. Learn More >>

Community Forum about the Proposed Sharing of Administrative Facilities

Reminder – District 97 and the Park District of Oak Park will holding a community forum tomorrow night about the proposed sharing of administrative facilities between the two districts and the Village of Oak Park, which includes the possibility of constructing a new building on the parking lot south of Village Hall. The forum will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Room 201 at Village Hall (123 Madison Street). Learn More >>

Forum about Changes at the Middle Schools

Reminder – District 97 and the PTO Council are inviting parents/guardians and staff members to join us on October 10 for our ongoing dialogue about what is being done and how we can work together to help Brooks and Julian further develop into world-class middle schools. Learn More >>

Proposed Sharing of Administrative Facilities 
On September 10, 2012, District 97 and the Park District of Oak Park presented a proposal to the Village of Oak Park regarding the possibility of the three governing bodies sharing administrative facilities. Please click here for a pdf of the presentation and click here for the video of the presentation. Following the presentation, the Village Board gave its consensus for District 97 and the Park District to continue exploring the concept of sharing facilities and to engage the Village in discussions about the possibility of constructing a new building on the parking lot south of Village Hall.

In the meantime, there has been a Web site created so community members can stay informed about the project, get updates about its status and offer their feedback regarding the proposal. Please click here to access the site. There will also be a community forum about the proposed sharing of administrative facilities that will be held on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Please click here for a flyer about this event.

Forum about Changes at the Middle Schools
District 97 and the PTO Council are inviting parents/guardians and staff members to join us on October 10 for our ongoing dialogue about what is being done and how we can work together to help Brooks and Julian further develop into world-class middle schools. Learn More >>

Board of Education Approves Purchase of New Musical Instruments
In keeping with the promises made during the referendum, the Board of Education approved the purchase of new instruments for the district’s music program during its meeting last night. Please click here for the motion to approve the purchase and click here for the memo about the bid process that was presented to the board on August 24, 2012.
 


Middle School Fun Run
The Oak Park Middle Schools’ Magnificent Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 14. Learn More >>

Community Flyers from the Digital Backpack
Below are links to the information from the community that is featured in this week’s edition of the digital backpack.

       

New Flyers

• The Neighborhood Giving Project’s Fall Workshop – September 20

        Reminders

• Oak Park Women’s Exchange’s 17th Annual Doll’s Tea Party – September 15
• Oaktoberfest – September 15 from noon to 5 p.m.
• Injury Prevention Seminar for Parents, Coaches and Athletes – September 18

District 97 is seeking dedicated individuals from the community who are interested in taking an active role in shaping the future of our schools by applying to serve in a voluntary capacity on our Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC).

The committee, which meets on a monthly basis, is comprised of members who have a wide array of interests and areas of expertise (architecture, engineering, energy efficiency). It provides the District 97 Board of Education and administration with oversight and guidance on the district’s facilities and infrastructure, master facilities plan, Life Safety plans and proposed capital improvement projects. You can access additional information about FAC, including the committee charge, by visitinghttp://www.op97.org/board-of-education/Facilities-Committee.cfm.

The Board of Education is responsible for selecting the members for FAC, and is currently seeking to fill several openings on the committee. If you would like to be considered for membership, or need additional information about the committee, please contact me via e-mail at cjasculca@op97.org.

Thank you for your time, your support and your continued commitment to providing the children of Oak Park with access to a high-quality education.