Brookwood 167

board accomplishments

Completion of the HB Performing Arts/Steam Capital Project—Ribbon Cutting Event & Celebration

School security at Longwood and Hickory Bend using LawDog

IASB Board Recognition

We received this recognition – only 1 of 7 School Districts in the South Suburbs out of 66 Districts received this (we have received this now for the past four (4) years)

New library shelving at Longwood and Hickory Bend
Secured a contract with Acutrans to provide qualified interpreter services for parents at all special education IEP meetings as needed
Provided a stipend to all USA/GEA and related service support staff in the amount of $150.00 for full completion of mandated trainings via GCN
Scheduling, Promoting and Hosting Monthly Job Fairs
Wrote and received Title I Grants – allocation of Title I Funds as appropriated by ISBE for intervention and academic supports, resources, and programs; professional development; SEL resources; technology integration; and family engagement; completion of Consolidated Plan for Title Funds
South Chicago Dance Theater – after school dance club at LW and HB
Nexplore Chicago – after school chess activity with a chess master at Longwood & Hickory Bend
Wrote and received Teacher Vacancy Grant (ISBE)
Continued Financial Literacy Program – Intertwined Grades 5-8 | partnering with Old National Bank
New carpeting at HB library, hallways, and select conference rooms completed
Full implementation of Red Cat (Audio Enhancement System) to ensure audio equity in all classrooms
Continued 2:1 Technology Device Program for students – every student has a device at school and home
Full support for families to enroll their child in the Band Program
School supply kits provided to every student for school and for home
EBC Insurance offerings to all staff for support and outreach
Continued partnership with Glenwood Police Department for a Mentoring Program Cops and Bobbers
Continuous updating of all IASB Press Plus Policies
Hosted Parent Engagement Activities on Bullying, Cyber-Bullying and Social Media Safety
Continuing the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra to provide onsite violin lessons to students
Quality of Excellence Review from Compliance Health and Life Safety from ISBE/ISC
Completed proposal for C.A.S.E. Chicagoland, Inc for a Real Estate Taxation Intervention
Fully Support and implemented PBIS at all schools
Purchased six (6) new lunch tables for HB and three (3) new lunch tables for BJHS
Partnership with the Glenwood Fire Department to provide CPR/AED Training to students & staff
Secured a three (3) year contract with Clear, an online residency verification system to assist the District in protecting resources for residents and streamlining registration
Approval of the FY25 budget with ISBE
Received the School Maintenance Project Grant
Created an Instructional Classroom to offer a continuum of services/flexible delivery model for Special Education, allowing for the addition of a Special Education Teacher and two (2) additional Paraprofessionals
Renewal of the contract with PCG to continue EdPlan Management Services of Easy IEP and 504’s
Serve as a Trustee of the Bloom Township Trustees of Schools
Installation of a new drinking fountain and water filler stations at HB & LW
Created a plan to recycle “End of Life” technology and to dispose of obsolete/broken technology
Led the E-Rate Category 1 Project for FY26 that includes 150 Hotspots for students/families in need — for three (3) yrs. of service through AT&T at 90% discounted price
Met all Criteria to Receive Comprehensive Reports from the 5Essentials Survey from all subgroups…Students, Parents and Teachers (seven (7) years in a row)
Continuation of the Personnel Tuition Reimbursement for staff
Planned and Implemented the Staff Wellness Institute Day for all staff
Wrote and received the School Maintenance Project Grant
Initiated the three (3) Year AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) contract with Midwest Environmental for asbestos inspection
Secured the repair and asphalting of the easement at Light of Islam (Peoria Street) per the District Agreement by North Creek Builders, LLC
Secured a “NEW” financial platform and began the conversion from IVisions to Skyward
Completed successful negotiations with the GEA and USA; Collective Bargaining Agreements with the GEA and USA for a three (3) year duration FY25, FY26, and FY27
District Scripps Spelling Bee
District Math Bowl Competition (Prairie State University)
Secured Renewal of Teaching Strategies Gold for the Preschool For All Program
Compliance with SOPPA (Student Online Personal Protection Act) — requires all IL. school Districts to provide additional guarantees to protect student data privacy (105 ILCS 85/15)
Continuing the contract with Zeller and Associates, LLC for FY25 for the successful filing of E-Rate reimbursement for Brookwood School District 167
Initiated the renewal of the contract with Verifent to provide assistance with mandated employee verifications in compliance with Faith’s Law Legislation
Applied Title Grant funds to contract with Brightly Asset Essentials Enterprise for the Technology Inventory and Help Desk District Systems
Initiated the renewal of Unique Learning System, Special Ed. Curriculum, funded by the IDEA Grant
Successful completion of the Tax Levy
Completed the Annual Report on Fund Balances in relation to average fund expenditures
Tile replacement on the stage at Brookwood Junior High School by Creative Carpet and Flooring; Stairwells repainted at Brookwood Middle School
Proposed and planned the 2025 Summer School Program to support student learning–programs included Reading, Math, STEM, and Fitness
Initiated renewal of our Background Check Program, iTouch Biometrics
Initiated renewal of a one (1) year Service Plan for our Sonicwall Firewall CDW-G
Initiated renewal of School Messenger, a Power School Program, that supports District and school communications
Proposed addition of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to our District
Renewal of the Bridges Beyond Brookwood Program offering summer employment opportunities for our local students
School Safety: The Intermediate Service Center Presented a “Certificate of Excellence Award” to Brookwood School District 167 for achieving a perfect score with no citations in all of its buildings during the FY25 Health/Life Safety Inspections!
Installation of new internal fire doors at HB and new exterior doors at LW
Before and After School Care Program Continued –Champions
SMART Lab Implementation at Hickory Bend and Longwood
Renewal of “Securly”, a student safety and technology device management system
Conducted BPAC/BPEM activities quarterly supporting parents speaking English as a 2nd language
Community Partnerships: Lions Club, Glenwood Police, Glenwood Fire Department, Glenwood-Lynwood Library, Glenwood Junior Womens Club, Living Springs Church, Miles of Smiles, Sertoma, Ronald McDonald Health Services, Aunt Marthas, Easter Seals, Illinois Action for Children, Respond Now, Intermediate Service Center (ISC), IASB, IASBO, IASA, COSSBA, NSBA, IPA, NCTM
Recognition Status for our Financial Profile issued by ISBE