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• Student Achievement: Fairview students enter Niles Twp. HSD #219with the highest test scores of all sender schools. • Established the Skokie English Language Parent Center to support EL parents better understand the American public school systemand provide help for their child’s success in school.

• Implementation of Professional Learning Com- munities. • Passed two referendums tomaintain programs during funding crisis the past decade. • Implemented a STEMprogramfor grades 3–8.

Dr. Cindy Whittaker FairviewSD#72 Cook North

Dr. Dale Mitchell Homewood SD#153 Cook South

• Recruited and retained a diverse faculty and staff to serve a diverse communitywheremore than 60 languages are spoken. • Lessened the tax burden on residents by defeasing outstanding bonds. FairviewSD#72 is currently debt free. • Named Project Lead theWay Distinguished District. • Selected to participate in the prestigiousMuseumof Science and Industry’s Science Leadership Initiative for four continuous years.

• Continued a Tradition of Excellencewith strong academics and co-curricular activities. • Maintained a positive district climate and relationships between all stakeholders.

• Completed a major fine arts addition to Bloomington High School and renovated the existing band and orchestra rooms. • Oversawan $8 million project to place artificial turf on the multipurpose

• Guided Ridgewood CHSD#234 into a Competency-Based Education Pilot. • Ensured all levels of transitional math and English are available to students. • Created an innovative culture to transform learning. • Expanded opportunities for

Dr. Barry Reilly Bloomington SD#87 Corn Belt

field that is home to soccer, football, band and PE programswithout increasing the tax rate. • Named Administrator of the Year by the IllinoisMusic Education Association in January for the district’s commitment to its fine arts program.

students by fostering community partnerships that allowstudents to earn industry credentials. • Received the Cool School Award for cross-curricular projects. • Listed byWashington Post as one of America’sMost Challenging High Schools for its high standards. Dr. Jennifer Kelsall Ridgewood CHSD#234 CookWest

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