Annual Report VERITAS - Glenbard High School District 87

Congratulations to Glenbard West’s
state champion boys volleyball team.
Glenbard North Principal John Mensik
named the 2015 Illinois Principals
Association DuPage Region High
School Principal of the Year.
Glenbard South and Glenbard West earned
silver medals in U.S. News & World
Report’s 2015 listing of America’s
Best High Schools among 677 Illinois
high schools, Glenbard West was ranked
20th and Glenbard South was ranked 43rd.
The goals of the AP/IB Equity and Excellence Project
align with our strategic priorities by helping more students access the rigorous learning experiences that will
prepare them to excel in higher education or the career
of their choice.
Superintendent David Larson (back row, right) with the Board of Education, including (front row, from left) member Margaret DeLaRosa,
Vice President Mary Ozog, member Judith Weinstock and (back row)
President Rich Heim, members Jennifer Jendras and Martha Mueller
and Parliamentarian Bob Friend.
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Students have many opportunities to explore areas of
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Four Glenbard East students were named
to American Choral Directors
Association National Honor Choir:
National High School Mixed Honor Choir,
Frank Cesario; National College and
Community Latin American Honor Choir,
Congratulations to Glenbard South
librarian Diane Mankowski and Glenbard
4 Kids on earning Distinguished
Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter
of the National School Public Relations
Association (INSPRA).
Glenbard Township High School District 87
596 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Members of Glenbard South’s math
team excelled at the Illinois Council of
Teachers of Mathematics state high
school math contest. Congratulations
to state champion Algebra II Johann
Gan; 2nd Place Calculator Team; 2nd
Place Junior/Senior 8-Person Team;
3rd Place Pre-Calculus Team; and
3rd Place Algebra II Team.
Congratulations to Glenbard South girls
basketball coach Julie Fonda on being
named Co-Coach of the Year by the
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
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Congratulations to Glenbard North student
Allison Wahrman on taking 3rd place in
triple jump at the IHSA girls track
and field state finals.
Congratulations to Glenbard West varsity
boys gymnastics coach Frank Novakowski
on receiving the Coach of the Year
award at the state level for boys gymnastics
by the National Federation of State High
School Associations.
Administration
David Larson, Superintendent
Josh Chambers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Jeff Feucht, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Chris McClain, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and
Operations/CSBO
(630) 469-9100
Among our goal areas is increased participation in
extracurricular activities.
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From Superintendent Dr. David Larson
Our focus is on college, career readiness
We had a very successful 2014-15 school
year with numerous accolades for students
and staff. However, we continually seek
new opportunities for students to grow,
learn and achieve new levels of success.
With an emphasis on college and career
readiness, we are focused on challenging
students to stretch themselves. Here are
just a few examples:
We have doubled the number of students who take
AP exams over the last five years, and we are focused
on continuing to increase AP enrollment among all of
our students. Our partnership with Equal Opportunity
Schools is a significant opportunity to reach students
who have not enrolled in AP classes and show them
that they can be successful in these challenging courses.
Glenbard West social studies teacher Jim
Fornaciari earned the College Board’s AP
Teacher of the Year Award for the
Midwestern Region.
Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
wrestling team on finishing in 3rd
place at the IHSA dual team state
tournament.
Our caring staff members are committed to each
student’s success.
James Wareham and Ronald Greco; and
National Junior High Girl’s Honor Choir,
Sarah Dible.
Glenbard West student Angeles VazquezHernandez took 3rd place in nail
care at the Illinois SkillsUSA State
Competition.
All four of our high schools once again
were named to the Washington Post’s
list of America’s Most Challenging
High Schools. Fewer than 10% of high
schools nationally make the list.
Congratulations to Golden Apple
Scholars of Illinois students: Glenbard
East student Samuel Fragoso and Glenbard
North students Angelica Hernandez and
Kyle Lieberum.
We provide a learning environment that inspires learning and encourages engagement with the school.
Board of Education
President Richard Heim
Vice President Mary Ozog
Parliamentarian Robert Friend
Margaret DeLaRosa
Jennifer Jendras
Martha Mueller
Judith Weinstock
Glenbard West student Grace HoughtonLarsen took second place in original
oratory at the forensics state
competition.
Several of our students competed at the
IHSA State Wrestling Tournament –
Individual. Congratulations to Glenbard
North students Austin Gomez – 1st place;
Luke Greenberg – 2nd place; and Kirk
Johansen – 3rd place.
After each Board of Education meeting, we post meeting highlights online. Board Meeting Highlights are available under the School Board tab
at www.glenbard87.org
www.glenbard87.org
facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
twitter.com/GlenbardDist87
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Alexander Lettenberger on earning a 36
on the ACT.
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Daniela Polencheck – 100 meter and
200 meter races wheelchair division
– state champion.
The Board of Education typically meets twice a month. Meetings rotate
among the four Glenbard high schools, administration center, Glendale
Heights Civic Center and Technology Center of DuPage. Board of Education meetings are open to the public. A meeting schedule and meeting
agendas are available under the School Board tab at www.glenbard87.org
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Congratulations to Glenbard West student
John Starkey on being named a National
Achievement Finalist.
We are among only nine school districts in Illinois accepted to the national Advanced Placement/IB Equity
and Excellence Project for our commitment to ensuring that historically underrepresented students have the
opportunity to succeed in Advanced Placement courses. We will receive assistance from Equal Opportunity
Schools – supported by Google Global Impact Awards
and researchers at the Education Innovation Laboratory at Harvard University – to help close access and
success gaps in Advanced Placement programs.
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Public welcome at Board of
Education meetings
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Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
Illinois Special Olympics basketball
state champions.
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Congratulations to our National Merit
finalists: Glenbard East student Emily
Stanfield, Glenbard South student Numaan
Mahmood and Glenbard West students
Ryan Burgess, Ethan Ellis, Nathan Gaertner
and Matthew Nielsen. Also we have 10
semifinalists in the 2016 National
Merit Scholarship competition.
Program will increase number
of students taking AP courses
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Points of Pride
Leveraging
Technology
Technology is
transforming
how
our
teachers
teach
and
our students
learn.
Last
year was the
first year our
Superintendent David Larson
freshmen
used iPads as
the learning tool in all of their classes.
This year, all students in freshmen and
sophomore classes are using iPads, which
allow for anytime, anyplace learning.
Students are involved in deeper learning
tasks with more challenging, engaging
lessons. We are phasing in the use of
iPads with each freshman class.
Increased Enrollment in Algebra 2
and Physics
Among our Board of Education goals
is dramatically increasing the number
of juniors enrolled in physics or higher
science course and algebra 2 with
trigonometry or higher math course.
Enrollment in these courses better
prepares our students for success in
college and develops the critical thinking
skills needed in a variety of careers.
Advanced Placement Participation
We have nationally recognized levels
of AP participation. Among the Class
of 2015, 63% of seniors took at least
one AP course during their high school
career.
All four of our high schools were named
to the Washington Post’s 2015 list of
America’s Most Challenging High
Schools, based on the number of AP
exams given at a school each year, divided
by the number of seniors who graduated
that year. Last year, 2,382 of our students
took an AP exam and 72.8% of them
earned a passing grade, which could
make them eligible for college credit.
Early College Initiative
Glenbard East is partnering with the
College of DuPage to provide students
with the opportunity to earn 12 to 17
college credits while still in high school.
This year, Glenbard East juniors and
seniors may enroll in a variety of college
classes through the Early College
Initiative, a pilot program that aligns
with our focus on preparing students to
be college-ready and career-ready. This
program makes college more accessible
and affordable. Our students will pay
1/3 of the cost for each class, with the
remainder paid through scholarships.
AP Capstone
Glenbard East and Glenbard West are
two of only 3 high schools in the state
chosen to implement AP Capstone™ an
innovative program that allows students
to engage in the rigorous development of
skills critical for success in college inquiry,
research, collaboration and writing. AP
Capstone is designed to prepare more
students for the rigors of college and
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Read the back page article about
the program to increase number
of students taking AP courses.
success in future careers. The program
requires students to demonstrate a
passion for focused inquiry on topics of
interest and an ability to communicate
findings in a compelling way.
We are committed to inspiring and
empowering all learners to succeed. As a
result, everything we do is focused on our
students’ success. Thank you for your
continued support.
We offer a wide variety of options for students to pursue
their passions.
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throughout the year
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Board president looks forward to an exciting school year
Glenbard District 87 has started the new
school year, with seniors already looking
forward to graduation and freshmen who are
bright-eyed with the anticipation of all the
exciting adventures they will have over the
next four years. Many changes took place
over the summer, both in the schools and
in the communities we serve. Construction,
operations and curriculum are just a few of
the areas that have undergone changes this
summer.
Each year, Glenbard District 87 works to
provide improvements and expansions
that will make the upcoming school year
even better than the one before. One of
the most significant parts has been the
continued implementation of the Master
Facility Plan improvements. All of the
schools had a number of projects that
kicked off the first day school was out in
June and were completed by the time the
kids returned in August. Most significant
was the addition of air conditioning at East
and project planning for an addition and air
conditioning at West.
We had a highly productive summer
of capital projects, making significant
improvements to each of our schools.
These capital improvements were funded
by a combination of referendum bonds
approved by voters and our operating
budget. The projects were completed on
time and within budget.
We also partnered with the Village of Glen
Ellyn this summer, as they continue to make
the area around Glenbard West safe for the
community and our students. Crescent
Boulevard underwent significant upgrades
and the street re-opened before the first day
of school.
This promises to be another exciting year
for Glenbard District 87. Please take
advantage of all that your high schools have
to offer. Attend a sporting event or take in a
concert or play and see our students’ talents
on display. No matter what the project, we
are committed to providing students with
an excellent high school experience.
Significant capital improvements support students’ learning
We sincerely appreciate voters’ support of
our March 2014 referendum, which made
possible the following critical repairs and
renovations to our schools:
Board of Education President Rich Heim
Glenbard East
• Added air conditioning throughout
building
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers
• Installed energy efficient LED lighting
& new ceilings
• Added new hot water system
Balanced Budget: We achieved both a balanced budget and fiscal solvency
for 2014-2015. Glenbard has achieved Financial Recognition status from
the Illinois State Board of Education for nine consecutive years. Financial
Recognition is the highest financial performance level awarded by the state.
Credit Ratings – Financial Strength: Our Standard & Poor’s credit rating
remains at AA+, and Moody’s rates Glenbard at Aa1. This is the 2nd
highest rating available from each of these independent agencies.
A huge crane hoists air conditioning
equipment onto the roof at Glenbard
East.
Capital Projects:
We are committed to maintaining high quality learning environments. Each
year, we review facility needs to ensure our schools are well maintained and
appropriate for learning. The community’s support of our March 2014
referendum allows us to fund capital improvements that are part of our 10year master facility plan.
Summer 2015 project work (not all inclusive):
• Glenbard East: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems – ready for
fall 2015
• Glenbard West: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems at Biester
gym ready for fall 2015. Up next: Air condition main building and build
science lab addition: Target completion fall 2016
• Glenbard South: Upgrade mechanical systems: 2015-2016
• Glenbard North: New parking lot & upgraded food service area:
Complete fall 2015
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Fiscal Responsibility
Glenbard District 87 provides a high quality
educational program while maintaining fiscal
responsibility. Glenbard is fiscally solvent with an
overall operating budget of $139.53 million.
Glenbard North
• Installed new parking lot (west lot) and
lighting
• Installed LED message sign
• Renovated two student restrooms
• Renovated food service area for
students
Glenbard North’s parking lot was
replaced and a sidewalk added,
providing improved safety. The
parking lot was redesigned to include
safer, more efficient drop-off and
pickup lanes near the main entrance.
A chiller atop Biester Fieldhouse
provides air conditioning to Biester
gym, the foyer, weightroom, locker
rooms, offices and gymnastics
balcony.
Glenbard South
• Replaced cooling plant with energy
efficient chillers
• Replaced generator
• Installed new variable air volume
handling units
Glenbard West
• Added air conditioning at Biester Gym
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers at Biester Gym
• Added new hot water system at Biester
Gym
• Replaced gym lighting with energy
efficient LED lighting
• Commenced work on science lab/
classroom addition
Glenbard District 87 maintains strong financial performance
Benchmark Spending: Our student enrollment is 8,292 and our operating
expenditure per pupil cost is $14,872. This is lower than the average
high school district in both DuPage County and the greater Chicago
metropolitan area.
Glenbard North’s new marquee provides
clear communication to all who pass the
school.
Support our foundation,
support our students
Glenbard Parent Series provides
practical tips, support for parents
We invite parents of middle school
and high school students to attend the
powerful Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)
Navigating Healthy Families programs
offered throughout the year. GPS shares
real-world parenting skills by engaging
A-list speakers, parents and school staff.
Each month we host free events during
the afternoon, evening and on Saturdays. Check out the schedule of GPS
events and guest speakers at www.glenbardgps.org
In addition to the regular monthly programs, the Saturday Series help parents
and students navigate the college application process. Free continental breakfast and childcare are provided. We also
offer a GPS Spanish series of programs
and events hosted by the Families United for Students Excellence (F.U.S.E.)
African American Parent Committee,
which is co-sponsored by the DuPage
County Branch NAACP.
Like GPS on Facebook at facebook.com/glenbardparentseries.
Glenbard South replaced its 40-year
old chiller with a new chiller that
provides air conditioning to much of
the school.
Glenbard District 87
Advanced Placement Data 2007-2015
Examples of How PEP Supports
Education
• Fund classroom grants for teachers to
pursue new learning opportunities for
students
• Provide grants for students in need
to participate in academic and
extracurricular activities
• Fund scholarships
• Fund safe post-prom activities
Donations
Support PEP at http://www.
thepepfoundation.org/
Glenbard South’s new floor tile
replaces outdated, failing floor tile
and improves the look of the main
hallways.
The science classroom addition to Glenbard West is expected to be completed in time
for the 2016-17 school year.
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PEP’s Mission
PEP’s mission is to promote excellence
in the Glenbard community schools.
PEP provides financial resources to
support programs that enhance student
achievement and enrich learning
opportunities.
Your support, no matter what amount,
will make a meaningful difference in our
students’ lives. Thank you very much for
supporting our students.
These capital improvements:
• Support
student
learning
and
achievement
• Maintain community assets
• Protect student health, safety and security
• Promote fiscal responsibility
In the next few years, we will continue to
make renovations and repairs consistent
with our 10-year master facility plan. We
aim to have our facilities match 21st century
learning and support our students’ learning
and achievement.
You can make a difference in our
students’ lives by donating to our
foundation, the Partnership for
Educational Progress (PEP). PEP provides
supplemental financial resources for the
public schools in our community. PEP is a
501(c)(3) charitable foundation.
Our focus is on preparing students to be college-ready
and career-ready.
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Board president looks forward to an exciting school year
Glenbard District 87 has started the new
school year, with seniors already looking
forward to graduation and freshmen who are
bright-eyed with the anticipation of all the
exciting adventures they will have over the
next four years. Many changes took place
over the summer, both in the schools and
in the communities we serve. Construction,
operations and curriculum are just a few of
the areas that have undergone changes this
summer.
Each year, Glenbard District 87 works to
provide improvements and expansions
that will make the upcoming school year
even better than the one before. One of
the most significant parts has been the
continued implementation of the Master
Facility Plan improvements. All of the
schools had a number of projects that
kicked off the first day school was out in
June and were completed by the time the
kids returned in August. Most significant
was the addition of air conditioning at East
and project planning for an addition and air
conditioning at West.
We had a highly productive summer
of capital projects, making significant
improvements to each of our schools.
These capital improvements were funded
by a combination of referendum bonds
approved by voters and our operating
budget. The projects were completed on
time and within budget.
We also partnered with the Village of Glen
Ellyn this summer, as they continue to make
the area around Glenbard West safe for the
community and our students. Crescent
Boulevard underwent significant upgrades
and the street re-opened before the first day
of school.
This promises to be another exciting year
for Glenbard District 87. Please take
advantage of all that your high schools have
to offer. Attend a sporting event or take in a
concert or play and see our students’ talents
on display. No matter what the project, we
are committed to providing students with
an excellent high school experience.
Significant capital improvements support students’ learning
We sincerely appreciate voters’ support of
our March 2014 referendum, which made
possible the following critical repairs and
renovations to our schools:
Board of Education President Rich Heim
Glenbard East
• Added air conditioning throughout
building
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers
• Installed energy efficient LED lighting
& new ceilings
• Added new hot water system
Balanced Budget: We achieved both a balanced budget and fiscal solvency
for 2014-2015. Glenbard has achieved Financial Recognition status from
the Illinois State Board of Education for nine consecutive years. Financial
Recognition is the highest financial performance level awarded by the state.
Credit Ratings – Financial Strength: Our Standard & Poor’s credit rating
remains at AA+, and Moody’s rates Glenbard at Aa1. This is the 2nd
highest rating available from each of these independent agencies.
A huge crane hoists air conditioning
equipment onto the roof at Glenbard
East.
Capital Projects:
We are committed to maintaining high quality learning environments. Each
year, we review facility needs to ensure our schools are well maintained and
appropriate for learning. The community’s support of our March 2014
referendum allows us to fund capital improvements that are part of our 10year master facility plan.
Summer 2015 project work (not all inclusive):
• Glenbard East: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems – ready for
fall 2015
• Glenbard West: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems at Biester
gym ready for fall 2015. Up next: Air condition main building and build
science lab addition: Target completion fall 2016
• Glenbard South: Upgrade mechanical systems: 2015-2016
• Glenbard North: New parking lot & upgraded food service area:
Complete fall 2015
2
Fiscal Responsibility
Glenbard District 87 provides a high quality
educational program while maintaining fiscal
responsibility. Glenbard is fiscally solvent with an
overall operating budget of $139.53 million.
Glenbard North
• Installed new parking lot (west lot) and
lighting
• Installed LED message sign
• Renovated two student restrooms
• Renovated food service area for
students
Glenbard North’s parking lot was
replaced and a sidewalk added,
providing improved safety. The
parking lot was redesigned to include
safer, more efficient drop-off and
pickup lanes near the main entrance.
A chiller atop Biester Fieldhouse
provides air conditioning to Biester
gym, the foyer, weightroom, locker
rooms, offices and gymnastics
balcony.
Glenbard South
• Replaced cooling plant with energy
efficient chillers
• Replaced generator
• Installed new variable air volume
handling units
Glenbard West
• Added air conditioning at Biester Gym
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers at Biester Gym
• Added new hot water system at Biester
Gym
• Replaced gym lighting with energy
efficient LED lighting
• Commenced work on science lab/
classroom addition
Glenbard District 87 maintains strong financial performance
Benchmark Spending: Our student enrollment is 8,292 and our operating
expenditure per pupil cost is $14,872. This is lower than the average
high school district in both DuPage County and the greater Chicago
metropolitan area.
Glenbard North’s new marquee provides
clear communication to all who pass the
school.
Support our foundation,
support our students
Glenbard Parent Series provides
practical tips, support for parents
We invite parents of middle school
and high school students to attend the
powerful Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)
Navigating Healthy Families programs
offered throughout the year. GPS shares
real-world parenting skills by engaging
A-list speakers, parents and school staff.
Each month we host free events during
the afternoon, evening and on Saturdays. Check out the schedule of GPS
events and guest speakers at www.glenbardgps.org
In addition to the regular monthly programs, the Saturday Series help parents
and students navigate the college application process. Free continental breakfast and childcare are provided. We also
offer a GPS Spanish series of programs
and events hosted by the Families United for Students Excellence (F.U.S.E.)
African American Parent Committee,
which is co-sponsored by the DuPage
County Branch NAACP.
Like GPS on Facebook at facebook.com/glenbardparentseries.
Glenbard South replaced its 40-year
old chiller with a new chiller that
provides air conditioning to much of
the school.
Glenbard District 87
Advanced Placement Data 2007-2015
Examples of How PEP Supports
Education
• Fund classroom grants for teachers to
pursue new learning opportunities for
students
• Provide grants for students in need
to participate in academic and
extracurricular activities
• Fund scholarships
• Fund safe post-prom activities
Donations
Support PEP at http://www.
thepepfoundation.org/
Glenbard South’s new floor tile
replaces outdated, failing floor tile
and improves the look of the main
hallways.
The science classroom addition to Glenbard West is expected to be completed in time
for the 2016-17 school year.
3
PEP’s Mission
PEP’s mission is to promote excellence
in the Glenbard community schools.
PEP provides financial resources to
support programs that enhance student
achievement and enrich learning
opportunities.
Your support, no matter what amount,
will make a meaningful difference in our
students’ lives. Thank you very much for
supporting our students.
These capital improvements:
• Support
student
learning
and
achievement
• Maintain community assets
• Protect student health, safety and security
• Promote fiscal responsibility
In the next few years, we will continue to
make renovations and repairs consistent
with our 10-year master facility plan. We
aim to have our facilities match 21st century
learning and support our students’ learning
and achievement.
You can make a difference in our
students’ lives by donating to our
foundation, the Partnership for
Educational Progress (PEP). PEP provides
supplemental financial resources for the
public schools in our community. PEP is a
501(c)(3) charitable foundation.
Our focus is on preparing students to be college-ready
and career-ready.
4
Board president looks forward to an exciting school year
Glenbard District 87 has started the new
school year, with seniors already looking
forward to graduation and freshmen who are
bright-eyed with the anticipation of all the
exciting adventures they will have over the
next four years. Many changes took place
over the summer, both in the schools and
in the communities we serve. Construction,
operations and curriculum are just a few of
the areas that have undergone changes this
summer.
Each year, Glenbard District 87 works to
provide improvements and expansions
that will make the upcoming school year
even better than the one before. One of
the most significant parts has been the
continued implementation of the Master
Facility Plan improvements. All of the
schools had a number of projects that
kicked off the first day school was out in
June and were completed by the time the
kids returned in August. Most significant
was the addition of air conditioning at East
and project planning for an addition and air
conditioning at West.
We had a highly productive summer
of capital projects, making significant
improvements to each of our schools.
These capital improvements were funded
by a combination of referendum bonds
approved by voters and our operating
budget. The projects were completed on
time and within budget.
We also partnered with the Village of Glen
Ellyn this summer, as they continue to make
the area around Glenbard West safe for the
community and our students. Crescent
Boulevard underwent significant upgrades
and the street re-opened before the first day
of school.
This promises to be another exciting year
for Glenbard District 87. Please take
advantage of all that your high schools have
to offer. Attend a sporting event or take in a
concert or play and see our students’ talents
on display. No matter what the project, we
are committed to providing students with
an excellent high school experience.
Significant capital improvements support students’ learning
We sincerely appreciate voters’ support of
our March 2014 referendum, which made
possible the following critical repairs and
renovations to our schools:
Board of Education President Rich Heim
Glenbard East
• Added air conditioning throughout
building
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers
• Installed energy efficient LED lighting
& new ceilings
• Added new hot water system
Balanced Budget: We achieved both a balanced budget and fiscal solvency
for 2014-2015. Glenbard has achieved Financial Recognition status from
the Illinois State Board of Education for nine consecutive years. Financial
Recognition is the highest financial performance level awarded by the state.
Credit Ratings – Financial Strength: Our Standard & Poor’s credit rating
remains at AA+, and Moody’s rates Glenbard at Aa1. This is the 2nd
highest rating available from each of these independent agencies.
A huge crane hoists air conditioning
equipment onto the roof at Glenbard
East.
Capital Projects:
We are committed to maintaining high quality learning environments. Each
year, we review facility needs to ensure our schools are well maintained and
appropriate for learning. The community’s support of our March 2014
referendum allows us to fund capital improvements that are part of our 10year master facility plan.
Summer 2015 project work (not all inclusive):
• Glenbard East: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems – ready for
fall 2015
• Glenbard West: Air condition & upgrade mechanical systems at Biester
gym ready for fall 2015. Up next: Air condition main building and build
science lab addition: Target completion fall 2016
• Glenbard South: Upgrade mechanical systems: 2015-2016
• Glenbard North: New parking lot & upgraded food service area:
Complete fall 2015
2
Fiscal Responsibility
Glenbard District 87 provides a high quality
educational program while maintaining fiscal
responsibility. Glenbard is fiscally solvent with an
overall operating budget of $139.53 million.
Glenbard North
• Installed new parking lot (west lot) and
lighting
• Installed LED message sign
• Renovated two student restrooms
• Renovated food service area for
students
Glenbard North’s parking lot was
replaced and a sidewalk added,
providing improved safety. The
parking lot was redesigned to include
safer, more efficient drop-off and
pickup lanes near the main entrance.
A chiller atop Biester Fieldhouse
provides air conditioning to Biester
gym, the foyer, weightroom, locker
rooms, offices and gymnastics
balcony.
Glenbard South
• Replaced cooling plant with energy
efficient chillers
• Replaced generator
• Installed new variable air volume
handling units
Glenbard West
• Added air conditioning at Biester Gym
• Replaced heating plant with energy
efficient boilers at Biester Gym
• Added new hot water system at Biester
Gym
• Replaced gym lighting with energy
efficient LED lighting
• Commenced work on science lab/
classroom addition
Glenbard District 87 maintains strong financial performance
Benchmark Spending: Our student enrollment is 8,292 and our operating
expenditure per pupil cost is $14,872. This is lower than the average
high school district in both DuPage County and the greater Chicago
metropolitan area.
Glenbard North’s new marquee provides
clear communication to all who pass the
school.
Support our foundation,
support our students
Glenbard Parent Series provides
practical tips, support for parents
We invite parents of middle school
and high school students to attend the
powerful Glenbard Parent Series (GPS)
Navigating Healthy Families programs
offered throughout the year. GPS shares
real-world parenting skills by engaging
A-list speakers, parents and school staff.
Each month we host free events during
the afternoon, evening and on Saturdays. Check out the schedule of GPS
events and guest speakers at www.glenbardgps.org
In addition to the regular monthly programs, the Saturday Series help parents
and students navigate the college application process. Free continental breakfast and childcare are provided. We also
offer a GPS Spanish series of programs
and events hosted by the Families United for Students Excellence (F.U.S.E.)
African American Parent Committee,
which is co-sponsored by the DuPage
County Branch NAACP.
Like GPS on Facebook at facebook.com/glenbardparentseries.
Glenbard South replaced its 40-year
old chiller with a new chiller that
provides air conditioning to much of
the school.
Glenbard District 87
Advanced Placement Data 2007-2015
Examples of How PEP Supports
Education
• Fund classroom grants for teachers to
pursue new learning opportunities for
students
• Provide grants for students in need
to participate in academic and
extracurricular activities
• Fund scholarships
• Fund safe post-prom activities
Donations
Support PEP at http://www.
thepepfoundation.org/
Glenbard South’s new floor tile
replaces outdated, failing floor tile
and improves the look of the main
hallways.
The science classroom addition to Glenbard West is expected to be completed in time
for the 2016-17 school year.
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PEP’s Mission
PEP’s mission is to promote excellence
in the Glenbard community schools.
PEP provides financial resources to
support programs that enhance student
achievement and enrich learning
opportunities.
Your support, no matter what amount,
will make a meaningful difference in our
students’ lives. Thank you very much for
supporting our students.
These capital improvements:
• Support
student
learning
and
achievement
• Maintain community assets
• Protect student health, safety and security
• Promote fiscal responsibility
In the next few years, we will continue to
make renovations and repairs consistent
with our 10-year master facility plan. We
aim to have our facilities match 21st century
learning and support our students’ learning
and achievement.
You can make a difference in our
students’ lives by donating to our
foundation, the Partnership for
Educational Progress (PEP). PEP provides
supplemental financial resources for the
public schools in our community. PEP is a
501(c)(3) charitable foundation.
Our focus is on preparing students to be college-ready
and career-ready.
4
Congratulations to Glenbard West’s
state champion boys volleyball team.
Glenbard North Principal John Mensik
named the 2015 Illinois Principals
Association DuPage Region High
School Principal of the Year.
Glenbard South and Glenbard West earned
silver medals in U.S. News & World
Report’s 2015 listing of America’s
Best High Schools among 677 Illinois
high schools, Glenbard West was ranked
20th and Glenbard South was ranked 43rd.
The goals of the AP/IB Equity and Excellence Project
align with our strategic priorities by helping more students access the rigorous learning experiences that will
prepare them to excel in higher education or the career
of their choice.
Superintendent David Larson (back row, right) with the Board of Education, including (front row, from left) member Margaret DeLaRosa,
Vice President Mary Ozog, member Judith Weinstock and (back row)
President Rich Heim, members Jennifer Jendras and Martha Mueller
and Parliamentarian Bob Friend.
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Students have many opportunities to explore areas of
interest beyond the core subject areas.
S
NBARD T
LE
Four Glenbard East students were named
to American Choral Directors
Association National Honor Choir:
National High School Mixed Honor Choir,
Frank Cesario; National College and
Community Latin American Honor Choir,
Congratulations to Glenbard South
librarian Diane Mankowski and Glenbard
4 Kids on earning Distinguished
Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter
of the National School Public Relations
Association (INSPRA).
Glenbard Township High School District 87
596 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Members of Glenbard South’s math
team excelled at the Illinois Council of
Teachers of Mathematics state high
school math contest. Congratulations
to state champion Algebra II Johann
Gan; 2nd Place Calculator Team; 2nd
Place Junior/Senior 8-Person Team;
3rd Place Pre-Calculus Team; and
3rd Place Algebra II Team.
Congratulations to Glenbard South girls
basketball coach Julie Fonda on being
named Co-Coach of the Year by the
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
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Congratulations to Glenbard North student
Allison Wahrman on taking 3rd place in
triple jump at the IHSA girls track
and field state finals.
Congratulations to Glenbard West varsity
boys gymnastics coach Frank Novakowski
on receiving the Coach of the Year
award at the state level for boys gymnastics
by the National Federation of State High
School Associations.
Administration
David Larson, Superintendent
Josh Chambers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Jeff Feucht, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Chris McClain, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and
Operations/CSBO
(630) 469-9100
Among our goal areas is increased participation in
extracurricular activities.
Annual Report
Fall 2015
NSHIP H
OWVERITAS I
1916
From Superintendent Dr. David Larson
Our focus is on college, career readiness
We had a very successful 2014-15 school
year with numerous accolades for students
and staff. However, we continually seek
new opportunities for students to grow,
learn and achieve new levels of success.
With an emphasis on college and career
readiness, we are focused on challenging
students to stretch themselves. Here are
just a few examples:
We have doubled the number of students who take
AP exams over the last five years, and we are focused
on continuing to increase AP enrollment among all of
our students. Our partnership with Equal Opportunity
Schools is a significant opportunity to reach students
who have not enrolled in AP classes and show them
that they can be successful in these challenging courses.
Glenbard West social studies teacher Jim
Fornaciari earned the College Board’s AP
Teacher of the Year Award for the
Midwestern Region.
Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
wrestling team on finishing in 3rd
place at the IHSA dual team state
tournament.
Our caring staff members are committed to each
student’s success.
James Wareham and Ronald Greco; and
National Junior High Girl’s Honor Choir,
Sarah Dible.
Glenbard West student Angeles VazquezHernandez took 3rd place in nail
care at the Illinois SkillsUSA State
Competition.
All four of our high schools once again
were named to the Washington Post’s
list of America’s Most Challenging
High Schools. Fewer than 10% of high
schools nationally make the list.
Congratulations to Golden Apple
Scholars of Illinois students: Glenbard
East student Samuel Fragoso and Glenbard
North students Angelica Hernandez and
Kyle Lieberum.
We provide a learning environment that inspires learning and encourages engagement with the school.
Board of Education
President Richard Heim
Vice President Mary Ozog
Parliamentarian Robert Friend
Margaret DeLaRosa
Jennifer Jendras
Martha Mueller
Judith Weinstock
Glenbard West student Grace HoughtonLarsen took second place in original
oratory at the forensics state
competition.
Several of our students competed at the
IHSA State Wrestling Tournament –
Individual. Congratulations to Glenbard
North students Austin Gomez – 1st place;
Luke Greenberg – 2nd place; and Kirk
Johansen – 3rd place.
After each Board of Education meeting, we post meeting highlights online. Board Meeting Highlights are available under the School Board tab
at www.glenbard87.org
www.glenbard87.org
facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
twitter.com/GlenbardDist87
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Alexander Lettenberger on earning a 36
on the ACT.
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Daniela Polencheck – 100 meter and
200 meter races wheelchair division
– state champion.
The Board of Education typically meets twice a month. Meetings rotate
among the four Glenbard high schools, administration center, Glendale
Heights Civic Center and Technology Center of DuPage. Board of Education meetings are open to the public. A meeting schedule and meeting
agendas are available under the School Board tab at www.glenbard87.org
NBARD T
LE
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
John Starkey on being named a National
Achievement Finalist.
We are among only nine school districts in Illinois accepted to the national Advanced Placement/IB Equity
and Excellence Project for our commitment to ensuring that historically underrepresented students have the
opportunity to succeed in Advanced Placement courses. We will receive assistance from Equal Opportunity
Schools – supported by Google Global Impact Awards
and researchers at the Education Innovation Laboratory at Harvard University – to help close access and
success gaps in Advanced Placement programs.
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Public welcome at Board of
Education meetings
G
Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
Illinois Special Olympics basketball
state champions.
SCHOOL
GH
Congratulations to our National Merit
finalists: Glenbard East student Emily
Stanfield, Glenbard South student Numaan
Mahmood and Glenbard West students
Ryan Burgess, Ethan Ellis, Nathan Gaertner
and Matthew Nielsen. Also we have 10
semifinalists in the 2016 National
Merit Scholarship competition.
Program will increase number
of students taking AP courses
S
Points of Pride
Leveraging
Technology
Technology is
transforming
how
our
teachers
teach
and
our students
learn.
Last
year was the
first year our
Superintendent David Larson
freshmen
used iPads as
the learning tool in all of their classes.
This year, all students in freshmen and
sophomore classes are using iPads, which
allow for anytime, anyplace learning.
Students are involved in deeper learning
tasks with more challenging, engaging
lessons. We are phasing in the use of
iPads with each freshman class.
Increased Enrollment in Algebra 2
and Physics
Among our Board of Education goals
is dramatically increasing the number
of juniors enrolled in physics or higher
science course and algebra 2 with
trigonometry or higher math course.
Enrollment in these courses better
prepares our students for success in
college and develops the critical thinking
skills needed in a variety of careers.
Advanced Placement Participation
We have nationally recognized levels
of AP participation. Among the Class
of 2015, 63% of seniors took at least
one AP course during their high school
career.
All four of our high schools were named
to the Washington Post’s 2015 list of
America’s Most Challenging High
Schools, based on the number of AP
exams given at a school each year, divided
by the number of seniors who graduated
that year. Last year, 2,382 of our students
took an AP exam and 72.8% of them
earned a passing grade, which could
make them eligible for college credit.
Early College Initiative
Glenbard East is partnering with the
College of DuPage to provide students
with the opportunity to earn 12 to 17
college credits while still in high school.
This year, Glenbard East juniors and
seniors may enroll in a variety of college
classes through the Early College
Initiative, a pilot program that aligns
with our focus on preparing students to
be college-ready and career-ready. This
program makes college more accessible
and affordable. Our students will pay
1/3 of the cost for each class, with the
remainder paid through scholarships.
AP Capstone
Glenbard East and Glenbard West are
two of only 3 high schools in the state
chosen to implement AP Capstone™ an
innovative program that allows students
to engage in the rigorous development of
skills critical for success in college inquiry,
research, collaboration and writing. AP
Capstone is designed to prepare more
students for the rigors of college and
1
Read the back page article about
the program to increase number
of students taking AP courses.
success in future careers. The program
requires students to demonstrate a
passion for focused inquiry on topics of
interest and an ability to communicate
findings in a compelling way.
We are committed to inspiring and
empowering all learners to succeed. As a
result, everything we do is focused on our
students’ success. Thank you for your
continued support.
We offer a wide variety of options for students to pursue
their passions.
Stay informed
throughout the year
Follow us on social media. Like us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
We’re at:
facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
twitter.com/GlenbardDist87
Also, subscribe to our enewsletter at
glenbard87.org
Congratulations to Glenbard West’s
state champion boys volleyball team.
Glenbard North Principal John Mensik
named the 2015 Illinois Principals
Association DuPage Region High
School Principal of the Year.
Glenbard South and Glenbard West earned
silver medals in U.S. News & World
Report’s 2015 listing of America’s
Best High Schools among 677 Illinois
high schools, Glenbard West was ranked
20th and Glenbard South was ranked 43rd.
The goals of the AP/IB Equity and Excellence Project
align with our strategic priorities by helping more students access the rigorous learning experiences that will
prepare them to excel in higher education or the career
of their choice.
Superintendent David Larson (back row, right) with the Board of Education, including (front row, from left) member Margaret DeLaRosa,
Vice President Mary Ozog, member Judith Weinstock and (back row)
President Rich Heim, members Jennifer Jendras and Martha Mueller
and Parliamentarian Bob Friend.
SCHOOL
GH
G
NSHIP H
OWVERITAS I
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No.293
Glen Ellyn, IL
5
Students have many opportunities to explore areas of
interest beyond the core subject areas.
S
NBARD T
LE
Four Glenbard East students were named
to American Choral Directors
Association National Honor Choir:
National High School Mixed Honor Choir,
Frank Cesario; National College and
Community Latin American Honor Choir,
Congratulations to Glenbard South
librarian Diane Mankowski and Glenbard
4 Kids on earning Distinguished
Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter
of the National School Public Relations
Association (INSPRA).
Glenbard Township High School District 87
596 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Members of Glenbard South’s math
team excelled at the Illinois Council of
Teachers of Mathematics state high
school math contest. Congratulations
to state champion Algebra II Johann
Gan; 2nd Place Calculator Team; 2nd
Place Junior/Senior 8-Person Team;
3rd Place Pre-Calculus Team; and
3rd Place Algebra II Team.
Congratulations to Glenbard South girls
basketball coach Julie Fonda on being
named Co-Coach of the Year by the
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
1916
Congratulations to Glenbard North student
Allison Wahrman on taking 3rd place in
triple jump at the IHSA girls track
and field state finals.
Congratulations to Glenbard West varsity
boys gymnastics coach Frank Novakowski
on receiving the Coach of the Year
award at the state level for boys gymnastics
by the National Federation of State High
School Associations.
Administration
David Larson, Superintendent
Josh Chambers, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Jeff Feucht, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
Chris McClain, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and
Operations/CSBO
(630) 469-9100
Among our goal areas is increased participation in
extracurricular activities.
Annual Report
Fall 2015
NSHIP H
OWVERITAS I
1916
From Superintendent Dr. David Larson
Our focus is on college, career readiness
We had a very successful 2014-15 school
year with numerous accolades for students
and staff. However, we continually seek
new opportunities for students to grow,
learn and achieve new levels of success.
With an emphasis on college and career
readiness, we are focused on challenging
students to stretch themselves. Here are
just a few examples:
We have doubled the number of students who take
AP exams over the last five years, and we are focused
on continuing to increase AP enrollment among all of
our students. Our partnership with Equal Opportunity
Schools is a significant opportunity to reach students
who have not enrolled in AP classes and show them
that they can be successful in these challenging courses.
Glenbard West social studies teacher Jim
Fornaciari earned the College Board’s AP
Teacher of the Year Award for the
Midwestern Region.
Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
wrestling team on finishing in 3rd
place at the IHSA dual team state
tournament.
Our caring staff members are committed to each
student’s success.
James Wareham and Ronald Greco; and
National Junior High Girl’s Honor Choir,
Sarah Dible.
Glenbard West student Angeles VazquezHernandez took 3rd place in nail
care at the Illinois SkillsUSA State
Competition.
All four of our high schools once again
were named to the Washington Post’s
list of America’s Most Challenging
High Schools. Fewer than 10% of high
schools nationally make the list.
Congratulations to Golden Apple
Scholars of Illinois students: Glenbard
East student Samuel Fragoso and Glenbard
North students Angelica Hernandez and
Kyle Lieberum.
We provide a learning environment that inspires learning and encourages engagement with the school.
Board of Education
President Richard Heim
Vice President Mary Ozog
Parliamentarian Robert Friend
Margaret DeLaRosa
Jennifer Jendras
Martha Mueller
Judith Weinstock
Glenbard West student Grace HoughtonLarsen took second place in original
oratory at the forensics state
competition.
Several of our students competed at the
IHSA State Wrestling Tournament –
Individual. Congratulations to Glenbard
North students Austin Gomez – 1st place;
Luke Greenberg – 2nd place; and Kirk
Johansen – 3rd place.
After each Board of Education meeting, we post meeting highlights online. Board Meeting Highlights are available under the School Board tab
at www.glenbard87.org
www.glenbard87.org
facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
twitter.com/GlenbardDist87
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Alexander Lettenberger on earning a 36
on the ACT.
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
Daniela Polencheck – 100 meter and
200 meter races wheelchair division
– state champion.
The Board of Education typically meets twice a month. Meetings rotate
among the four Glenbard high schools, administration center, Glendale
Heights Civic Center and Technology Center of DuPage. Board of Education meetings are open to the public. A meeting schedule and meeting
agendas are available under the School Board tab at www.glenbard87.org
NBARD T
LE
Congratulations to Glenbard West student
John Starkey on being named a National
Achievement Finalist.
We are among only nine school districts in Illinois accepted to the national Advanced Placement/IB Equity
and Excellence Project for our commitment to ensuring that historically underrepresented students have the
opportunity to succeed in Advanced Placement courses. We will receive assistance from Equal Opportunity
Schools – supported by Google Global Impact Awards
and researchers at the Education Innovation Laboratory at Harvard University – to help close access and
success gaps in Advanced Placement programs.
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Public welcome at Board of
Education meetings
G
Congratulations to Glenbard North’s
Illinois Special Olympics basketball
state champions.
SCHOOL
GH
Congratulations to our National Merit
finalists: Glenbard East student Emily
Stanfield, Glenbard South student Numaan
Mahmood and Glenbard West students
Ryan Burgess, Ethan Ellis, Nathan Gaertner
and Matthew Nielsen. Also we have 10
semifinalists in the 2016 National
Merit Scholarship competition.
Program will increase number
of students taking AP courses
S
Points of Pride
Leveraging
Technology
Technology is
transforming
how
our
teachers
teach
and
our students
learn.
Last
year was the
first year our
Superintendent David Larson
freshmen
used iPads as
the learning tool in all of their classes.
This year, all students in freshmen and
sophomore classes are using iPads, which
allow for anytime, anyplace learning.
Students are involved in deeper learning
tasks with more challenging, engaging
lessons. We are phasing in the use of
iPads with each freshman class.
Increased Enrollment in Algebra 2
and Physics
Among our Board of Education goals
is dramatically increasing the number
of juniors enrolled in physics or higher
science course and algebra 2 with
trigonometry or higher math course.
Enrollment in these courses better
prepares our students for success in
college and develops the critical thinking
skills needed in a variety of careers.
Advanced Placement Participation
We have nationally recognized levels
of AP participation. Among the Class
of 2015, 63% of seniors took at least
one AP course during their high school
career.
All four of our high schools were named
to the Washington Post’s 2015 list of
America’s Most Challenging High
Schools, based on the number of AP
exams given at a school each year, divided
by the number of seniors who graduated
that year. Last year, 2,382 of our students
took an AP exam and 72.8% of them
earned a passing grade, which could
make them eligible for college credit.
Early College Initiative
Glenbard East is partnering with the
College of DuPage to provide students
with the opportunity to earn 12 to 17
college credits while still in high school.
This year, Glenbard East juniors and
seniors may enroll in a variety of college
classes through the Early College
Initiative, a pilot program that aligns
with our focus on preparing students to
be college-ready and career-ready. This
program makes college more accessible
and affordable. Our students will pay
1/3 of the cost for each class, with the
remainder paid through scholarships.
AP Capstone
Glenbard East and Glenbard West are
two of only 3 high schools in the state
chosen to implement AP Capstone™ an
innovative program that allows students
to engage in the rigorous development of
skills critical for success in college inquiry,
research, collaboration and writing. AP
Capstone is designed to prepare more
students for the rigors of college and
1
Read the back page article about
the program to increase number
of students taking AP courses.
success in future careers. The program
requires students to demonstrate a
passion for focused inquiry on topics of
interest and an ability to communicate
findings in a compelling way.
We are committed to inspiring and
empowering all learners to succeed. As a
result, everything we do is focused on our
students’ success. Thank you for your
continued support.
We offer a wide variety of options for students to pursue
their passions.
Stay informed
throughout the year
Follow us on social media. Like us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
We’re at:
facebook.com/GlenbardDistrict87
twitter.com/GlenbardDist87
Also, subscribe to our enewsletter at
glenbard87.org