Welcome to the Superintendent's Page
I am excited about what
the future holds for this district and community. These
are exciting times in our community and I hope you will join me in
moving this District into the future and to 21st century learning
facilities.
Once again I want each of you to know that I am
dedicated to establishing a shared vision of academic excellence based
on the mission of “preparing our students for successful post-secondary
lives through both academics and social maturity” and on four core
beliefs:
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Teachers, parents, administrators, and community leaders are partners with a shared mission.
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Being able to adapt and overcome challenges is the key to success in life.
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Teaching self-discipline is an important component of our curriculum.
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Schools must be data-driven to improve.
With a positive team we can truly create a school of excellence.
District 117 Mission Statement
The Jacksonville School District #117 will prepare our students for successful post-secondary lives through both academic and social maturity.
Belief Statement
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The key to success is supported by a strong family, school and community partnership.
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Communication, Cooperation, Technology and Academic Growth are key ingredients to student success.
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All students deserve the opportunity to learn because education is highly valued.
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High educational standards, and the support to meet them, are critical to student achievement.
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All students have a shared responsibility for their own learning.
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The School District must manage financial assets in an efficient and effective manner.
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Developing life long learners will prepare students to adapt to future challenges.
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All staff will engage in results-driven professional development and training for continuous improvement.
Chain of Command For Parents and Community Members
Jacksonville
School District seeks to partner with parents and community members to
further the shared mission of providing excellent academic opportunities
to the youth of the community. District personnel are committed to
building positive relationships and maintaining open avenues of
communication. To this end, the Board of Education offers the following
chain of command to ensure that issues and concerns, when they do occur,
are heard and addressed in a timely and appropriate manner. The purpose
of the chain of command is to provide a structured communication
process so that issues and concerns are resolved as quickly as possible.
Your cooperation in honoring the chain of command process is
appreciated.
Step 1: Concerns must be addressed
first with the teacher, coach, or other staff member who is directly
involved with the issue or situation.
Step 2: If
not satisfied with the outcome, concerns may be addressed with staff
supervisors including the Principal, the Program Director, or the
Athletic Director.
Step 3: If not satisfied with
the outcome, concerns may be directed to Central Office administrators
which may include the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and
Assessment, the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Superintendent,
or the Superintendent.
Step 4: If not satisfied
with the outcome, concerns may be directed to a Board of Education
member who will consult with the Board President and/or the
Superintendent. The individual will either be directed back to the
appropriate level for resolution or he/she may request that the concern
be placed on a Board of Education agenda for full Board discussion.