A Message from District 100 District 100 strives to ensure that all students and families feel safe, supported, and valued in our school communities. We are aware that impending changes to national immigration policies create uncertainty and concern for families in our community. In light of concerns regarding the rights and protections of immigrant students, we want to reaffirm our commitment to upholding these rights and providing clear reassurance and communication to all families in the D100 community. Federal law states that all children in the United States have the right to a free public education, regardless of their immigration status or the status of their families. Families should feel confident that their personal information is protected. Per federal law, District 100 does not collect or report information about the immigration status of students or families. Our staff will never share student records without a court order or consent from a parent or guardian. The Department of Homeland Security designates schools as legally protected areas and immigration enforcement officers are required to have a warrant signed by a judge in order to access any school district building. Fostering an inclusive and welcoming school environment is deeply ingrained in the culture of D100 and is fundamental to the success of our students. We want to reassure families that their children’s safety and education are our top priorities. District 100’s Board of Education adopted a Welcoming District Resolution, which states the following: Welcoming District Resolution RESOLUTION to affirm Berwyn South School District 100 as a welcoming district for all students and families. WHEREAS, the Berwyn South School District 100 Board of Education is committed to inclusive teaching and learning environments for all District 100 students, staff and families; WHEREAS, District 100 provides equal educational, extracurricular opportunities, and a sense of belonging for all students without regard to color, race, nationality, language, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, homeless or immigration status; WHEREAS D100 is committed to caring for the whole child with respect, fairness, and dignity; by providing a socially, emotionally, and physically safe learning environment for all students; WHEREAS, District 100 celebrates and supports Berwyn’s diversity resolution entered into the records of the City of Berwyn on November 22, 2016; WHEREAS, District 100 values and celebrates the diversity of our students, staff, and families and embraces the opportunity to serve our diverse community; WHEREAS, District 100 does not require students or families to disclose information about their citizenship or immigration status, and therefore, D100 will safeguard confidential information and records of any students and their families; WHEREAS, District 100 has policies that prohibit harassment and promote the safety and security of all students and staff; and WHEREAS, pursuant to State law District 100 schools welcome all students who reside in South Berwyn regardless of immigration status; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education is committed to the safety and well-being of students and staff and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. To the greatest extent possible, D100 will make available any known guidance, resources and support to staff and community in its effort to enforce and uphold the spirit of this Resolution. The Board values all students, staff, and families and will continue to provide a safe, inclusive environment that treats everyone with respect and fairness. Board of Education of Berwyn South School District 100 Dated this 26th day of February, 2025. Resolution message from West40 Regarding Federal Immigration Policies West 40 Message & Local Resources Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights ACLU Immigrants' Rights National Partnership for New Americans Family Liaison Page

Title I Title I is a Federal Grant that includes instruction for students, professional development for teachers and parent involvement for guardians. Berwyn South School District 100 has reading and math services for students in all 8 of our schools. Please attend the curriculum night at your child’s school to learn more about Title 1 and sign the Title 1 Parent Agreement. If you need more information contact your child’s school. We encourage you to provide feedback on the policies below as well as on activities that may benefit our families. Please contact Beatriz Maldonado, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning at bmaldonado@bsd100.org . Thank you. The 2024-2025 parent meeting - Monday, September 9th from 6 - 6:30 English and 6:30 - 7:00 Spanish. Title I Parents Right to Know Ltr - ENG & SPA Title I Parent Responsibilities-Eng Title I Parent Responsibilities-Span Title I District Co m pact Ltr - ENG & SPA Title I Parent Involvement Compact ENG & SPA D100 2022-2023 Title 1 Pa rent_Meeting

Welcoming Schools Welcoming Schools Berwyn South School District 100 is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all students, families and staff regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. To that end, we pledge to continually review our policies, procedures, curriculum and teaching practices to ensure a safe, affirming and healthy school environment where every child can learn and all families feel welcome. Administrative Procedure for Gender Support Gender Support Plan (Courtesy of Gender Spectrum) District Equity & Advocacy Resources (DEAR) Committee Members: Administrator: Beatriz Maldonado Emerson: Luz Macias & Jennifer Kruger Hiawatha: Katelyn McCloskey, Melissa Pierson & Molly Knott Irving: Rebecca Blaufuss Komensky: James Jazo & Kristina Adamczewski Pershing: Alanna Maloney Piper: Andrea Siegler Freedom: Beth Iverson Heritage: Michelle Brezek Resources: Illinois Safe Schools Alliance Lurie Children's Hospital Gender Development Services Welcoming Schools

Human Resources Human Resources The Human Resources Department is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of all employees of the District, with the approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Home Student Teachers / Interns Employment Employee Benefits Negotiated Agreements Contact Information: Scott Hadala Director of Human Resources , shadala@bsd100.org Ext. 4093 Melanie Coffey Administrative Assistant to Human Resources, mcoffey@bsd100.org Ext. 4023 ● Employee Health Benefits ● Employee Assistance Program ● FMLA Family Medical Leave Act requests ● Injury Incidents and Workman’s Compensation ● University Course Approval/Tuition Reimbursement and Lane Changes Click here for Transparency in Insurance C overag e I nformation Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance. Employment Employment at D100 District 100 is currently hiring for substitute teachers. The current shortage of substitute teachers is impacting schools nationwide and substitute teachers are essential to the daily operations of schools and the educational experiences of students. We value the many community members who serve as substitutes in our buildings and look forward to welcoming new substitutes to District 100. If you or anyone you know is interested in substitute teaching, please see the video below for more information. The video is shared through West 40, the intermediate service center that serves school districts in West Cook County , including District 100. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Hadala, Director of Human Resources at (708) 303-4093 or email shadala@bsd100.org . Click here for Video Thank you for expressing an interest in Berwyn South School District 100. We believe that “schools are people”, and our schools are as good as our staff. With this belief in mind, we focus on providing teachers with the help they need to perform as competent and caring educators. Berwyn South School District 100 serves the children in South Berwyn where the student population continues to increase yearly. Berwyn is located 15 miles west of the city of Chicago and is just minutes away by car or public transportation. On a clear day, the Chicago skyscrapers can be seen from the streets of Berwyn. The residents of Berwyn enjoy the suburban atmosphere and the benefits of being near a large city. Our 8 neighborhood schools are the pride of our families for their children aged preschool to 8th grades. Apply for a job Open positions in the District Start an application for employment Use passcodes sent to me Every student kindergarten-8th grade has access to an iPad at home and at school for extended learning opportunities. Having access to 21st Century Tools will help us reach our vision to rank within the top 25% of districts in the State of Illinois. We believe that teachers make a difference in the lives of students and we welcome prospective teachers to contact us and learn more about our school district. Employment and Career Incentives: Competitive Salary Plan Liberal Tuition Reimbursement District Paid Single Health and Dental Coverage District paid $10,000 life insurance policy Extensive and personalized Professional Development New Employee Mentor Program Coaching and Extracurricular Opportunities For more information about Berwyn South School District 100 or job openings, please call: Scott Hadala, Director of Human Resources at (708) 303-4093 or email shadala@bsd100.org . Employee Benefits Health Insuran ce This section is designed to give you information on the health benefit programs offered through Berwyn South School District 100. Please view the benefit summary below along with the insurance rate information that corresponds to your classification. To view or change your insurance information, please log on at: www.ebccooperative.com using company code ebc . Employee Assistance Program District 100 has an Employee Assistance Program available to ALL employees and their household members. The EAP is free to use and offers a number of helpful services to assist you with your work-life balance. Some of these services include: *Unlimited child care and elder care referrals *Legal consultation for an unlimited number of issues per year *Financial consultation for an unlimited number of issues per year *Unlimited education referrals and resources *Up to 3 sessions of professional assessment for employees and family members To explore the services our program offers, please view the employee landing page at rsli.acieap.com or watch a quick orientation video here . Current employees, please use company code RS LI859 to register online or call 855-775-4357 to speak to a representative. EAP Starter Flyer PDF Retirement Plan You have the opportunity to save for retirement by participating in Berwyn South School District 100’s 403(b) retirement plan offered through the OMNI Group. If you have questions about saving for your retirement or concerns regarding your account please feel free to look at the OMNI FAQ document below or contact the OMNI Group at 877-544-6664. OMNI FAQ’s PDF

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Board Member Handbook Board Member Handbook The Berwyn South School District 100 Board of Education understands and appreciates that access to quality public education is not just a constitutional requirement, but also a moral and ethical imperative. Ensuring students have an opportunity to fully maximize their potential is the guiding principle. Accordingly, all students are entitled to a quality educational experience that prepares them to be college and career ready and inspires them to be lifelong learners. This is no easy task. It requires necessary and appropriate leadership from many levels within the organization, including building staff, principals, District 100 administration and the Board of Education. It requires a Board of Education that is both collectively and individually committed to governing as a professional oversight board. This means a dedication to the principles and practices of professional governance, a shared understanding and adherence to board policies and internal protocols, a focus on continuous improvement as an embodiment of a lifelong learner, and a willingness to model effective leadership to students, staff and the community at large. What is effective leadership? There are thousands of books on this subject but here’s a few key points when working on a board: Speak to share your vision, not to wound another Listen to understand, not respond Demonstrate the behavior you expect from others Recognize success and let it be known Motivate, inspire and empower others Take responsibility for your decisions, action or inaction Keep kids at the forefront The purpose of this handbook is to provide a document that will support new and future board members in understanding the role of the Board of Education and the policies and procedures that govern the work. A significant component of new school board member orientation is a thorough understanding of the contents of this book as well as training mandated by the State of Illinois. Education is continuously evolving, as such, updates will continually be made to ensure this handbook is current and relevant. Please click on the link below to view the Board Member Handbook. Board Member Handbook Home Superintendent Board Members Board Goals Agendas and Minutes Board Policy Manual Meetings Dates & Recordings

1:1 iPad Program 1:1 iPad Program Berwyn South School District 100 is committed to providing the top educational opportunities and resources for our students, faculty, and staff. Integrating technology into the classroom is essential for student growth when developing skills for creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. With the support of the district community, our teachers have engaged in professional development experiences to ensure students are applying their understanding of grade-level standards through creative opportunities and immediate feedback. By instilling a growth mindset in each of our students, we are able to inspire them to navigate their personal learning journey and goals as they engage in their grade-level content and their device. Our district provides resources to help support students to thrive in flexible learning environments. Their learning environments consist of: · Adopting a 1:1 iPad program for K-8 since 2012 · Setting policies and procedures for selecting and loading appropriate subject-driven/grade-level apps onto devices. · Providing interactive displays in classrooms. · Staff-led professional development opportunities · Furniture and learning spaces that support student collaboration and multiple learning styles · Keeping up to date with a strong infrastructure to support learning In support of Berwyn South School District 100’s 1:1 Instructional Program, students, parents, teachers, and staff collaborate together to ensure the success of our program. You can find the information for our Student Digital Guide and our recent recognition for our Apple Distinguished Schools . We invite you to visit our district to learn more about our exciting technology initiative. Site Visit Request s If you would like to learn with us please fill out this Google Form to request a date for a Site Visit . Innovation at BSD100 What innovation means to Berwyn South School District 100. Berwyn South District 100 is pleased to announce that every school in our district has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. Each school shared their vision for teaching and learning, powerful stories of student learning experiences taking place in its classrooms, and how their lesson designs are meeting their goals for school and district improvement. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in each and every child who walks through our doors. In these success stories, you will read examples of how students are working together to create products that express their ideas and make connections to the world around them. Our leadership teams have done a tremendous job empowering our students and staff to think critically and creatively in order to transform our classrooms into vibrant spaces for student learning and success! Congratulations to all Berwyn South Schools on their accomplishment! Please click on the school banner below to link to your school's innovation page! ... District 100 is featured by Apple as a K-12 Apple Education Success Story. We are proud to share the experiences our students have in our classrooms and the innovative instructional practices our teachers implement to enhance student learning. This story is part of an initiative to help other schools get inspired by what’s possible with technology in education. We are honored to have the District 100 Success Story shared with schools and communities across the world. Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment for our students, staff, district and the entire Berwyn community. Check out our videos and story on the Apple Education Website here. 230331_EDU-BSD100-Berwyn_MJ_003825_f 230328_EDU-BSD100-Berwyn_MJ_000098_f 230328_EDU-BSD100-Berwyn_MJ_000709_f 230331_EDU-BSD100-Berwyn_MJ_003825_f 1/12 SIT Conference 2025 We hope to bring the SIT conference back in 2026. Stay tuned.

BID/PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES Bid/Proposal Opportunities Bid/Proposal Opportunities Please click the links below for more information: - Berwyn South SD 100_Bid Advertisement_Bid Release #1 - Berwyn South SD 100 – Education Center Bid Release #2 - Berwyn South SD 100_Bid Advertisement_Emerson ES C ontact Bianca Sanchez at bsanchez@bsd100.org for Bid Specs.

Gifted & Accelerated Learning Gifted & Accelerated Learning Welcome! Berwyn South School District 100 students identified by agreed-upon criteria will participate in a continuum of accelerated learning opportunities including (but not limited to) virtual instruction, mentoring, and challenge-based learning with the support of their classroom teacher and coach. Please click on the link below to view our Accelerated and Gifted Learning Handbook BSD100 Accelerated and Gifted Learning Han dbook

Welcome Parents/Guardians To Berwyn South School District 100's Preschool Program All children are required to complete a screening evaluation to determine eligibility prior to preschool registration. Berwyn South School District 100 provides preschool programming for children from ages 3 to 5 year olds. Mission Statement: Berwyn South School District 100's Preschool Program aims to provide positive, appropriate, learning opportunities for all children. We believe in: * Developmentally appropriate play-based learning environment * Providing a child-centered, nurturing, and safe environment * Collaborating between families, staff, and community partners * Including and adapting lessons to meet the individual needs of children For additional information please contact: Amanda Thompson Director of Early Learning Email: athompson@bsd100.org Elias Salgado Administrative Assistant for the Pres chool Program Email: esalgado@bsd100.org Phone: 708-303-4040 Virtual Screening Information Virtual Screening Info Spanish Preschool Screenings Parent Resources Preschool Staff & Locations

Innovation at BSD100 What innovation means to Berwyn South School District 100. Berwyn South District 100 is pleased to announce that every school in our district has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. Each school shared their vision for teaching and learning, powerful stories of student learning experiences taking place in its classrooms, and how their lesson designs are meeting their goals for school and district improvement. Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in each and every child who walks through our doors. In these success stories, you will read examples of how students are working together to create products that express their ideas and make connections to the world around them. Our leadership teams have done a tremendous job empowering our students and staff to think critically and creatively in order to transform our classrooms into vibrant spaces for student learning and success! Congratulations to all Berwyn South Schools on their accomplishment! Please click on the school banner below to link to your school's innovation page! ...

Superintendent A Message From Our Superintendent The word "community" truly exemplifies what it means to be a student or staff member in District 100. We consider ourselves a team of educators who partner with families to live our vision of inspiring a passion for learning in every child. We believe our students deserve the very best instruction and resources and we continue to invest in curriculum and professional development that supports rigorous, engaging, and personalized learning environments for our students. I grew up in Berwyn and attended District 100 as a student. I’ve now had the pleasure of serving students and families in the South Berwyn community for more than 25 years. It’s the people who live here and work here that make it such an incredible place for students to learn, grow, and give back to their community. Dr. Mary Havis Superintendent email: mhavis@bsd100.org phone: 708-303-4033 Illinois School Report Card Dear District 100 Families, The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual School Report Card today. The Report Card shows how well schools are progressing on a wide range of educational goals and includes valuable information about school districts including academic progress, student and staff characteristics, attendance, accountability, and finances. Academic performance is based on the 2024 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment (DLM-AA) proficiency scores for 3rd through 8th grade students. District 100’s data shows that our overall academic performance has improved since last year in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Student proficiency in ELA increased by 11%, from 24% in 2023 to 35% in 2024. In math, the district increased from 22% to 24% proficiency, and in science, overall proficiency was 50%, up 6% since last year. The growth percentile for the state is 50 in both ELA and Math. District 100 exceeded the state growth percentile in math at 54 and in ELA at 53. In other notable areas, our teacher retention remained steady at 86%, up 4% since 2022, and our percent of adequacy for school funding is 77%, an increase of 5% over last year. Each school’s Report Card includes a summative designation, or measure of progress in academic performance and student success. The state considers multiple measures when determining which summative rating is appropriate for each school, including 2024 ELA, Math, and Science proficiency scores, growth in ELA and Math, English language learners’ progress to proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and student participation in the school climate survey. The five possible school designations are: Exemplary – Schools performing in the top 10 percent of schools statewide with no underperforming student groups. Commendable – A school that has no underperforming student groups and whose performance is not in the top 10 percent of schools statewide. Targeted – A school in which one or more student groups is performing at or below the level of the “all students” group in the lowest performing 5 percent of schools. Comprehensive – A school that is in the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools in Illinois. Intensive Support - A school that has completed a full Comprehensive Support school improvement cycle, but whose performance remains in the lowest-performing 5 percent of Title I-eligible schools statewide at the end of the four-year improvement cycle. Emerson Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Irving Elementary School, Komensky Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Freedom Middle School and Heritage Middle School received commendable designations. Piper Elementary School received a targeted designation. The areas targeted for improvement at Piper include ELA and Math growth, which account for 50% of the summative designation score, particularly for English Language Learners. The Illinois Report Card highlights our schools and district, reflecting accomplishments of our students, the talent and commitment of our staff, and the strong partnerships with our families and community. District 100 appreciates the support of our families in their students’ overall academic growth and achievement and we need your help to address one of the critical indicators of student success: chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as students absent from school, either excused or unexcused, for more than 10% of the school year. In the 2023-2024 school year, 27% of K-8 students in District 100 were chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 17 days of school. This statistic is concerning, as attendance plays a vital role in students’ academic progress and social-emotional development. It is essential that we work together as a district community to improve this important indicator this school year. Unless your child is unable to attend due to illness, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring they are present every day. We hold high expectations for all students and are seeing steady growth in our academic indicators districtwide. The Illinois report card highlights our schools and district and reflects the partnerships we have with our families and community. Please visit the Illinois Report Card website for more information on District 100 and your child’s school. We will also share the Illinois School Report Card information in a presentation at the Board of Education meeting on November 20, 2024. Sincerely, Mary Havis, Ed.D. Superintendent