Vision 202: Chapter 2 to Discuss District Facilities and Future Facility Needs on Tuesday, January 19

Lisle, IL – Vision 202: Chapter 2, the second phase of Lisle Community Unit School District 202’s community engagement project kicks off on Tuesday, January 19 from 7-9 p.m. at Lisle Jr. High School (5207 Center Ave., Lisle IL). Vision 202: Chapter 2 will continue the collaborative process between the community and Lisle CUSD 202 by focusing on topics that will strengthen the District’s ability to optimize the learning environments for the students of today and tomorrow.

Session One’s topic will be “The Physical Condition of District Facilities”. Keynote speakers Mr. Mark Jolicoeur and Mr. Rick Young of Perkins+Will, an architecture and design firm, will present information about the current state of the District buildings from the recent facility evaluation completed during the summer of 2015.

Vision 202: Chapter 2 is designed to generate discussion and gather feedback based on the content presented in each progressive session. The Community’s input is once again an important component in the discussion about the next steps for Lisle CUSD 202 facilities. The feedback gathered from each session will serve as an important resource in the development of a Facilities Master Plan that will guide future facility decisions.

The topics of the Vision 202: Chapter 2 sessions include:

· Session One: Physical Condition of District Facilities

· Session Two: Educational Alignment of District Facilities

· Session Three: Review and Evaluate Facility Options

· Session Four: Financial Implications of Facility Options

· Session Five: Key Findings and Recommendations

Key findings and recommendations will be presented to the Lisle CUSD 202 Board of Education at the conclusion of the project in June 2016. Board President Pam Ahlmann said of the project, “This year we will continue our commitment to communication with the Lisle Community by launching Vision 202: Chapter 2. Over the next six months, conversations with our stakeholders will focus on the various physical and instructional program needs of our facilities that are critical to promoting excellence in our schools. As each discussion builds upon the topics covered in the prior sessions, we welcome, and encourage the community’s active participation in the Vision 202: Chapter 2 Community Engagement process.”

While supported by the Board of Education, Vision 202: Chapter 2 is citizen-led and will have extensive participation by Lisle community members, parents, business owners, employees, senior citizens, alumni, and other community members. Longtime Lisle residents Susan Stears and Bill Buchelt will continue to serve as co-chairs for this next phase, Vision 202: Chapter 2. Also serving are Vision 202: Chapter 2 Community Facilitating Team members, Terry Brennan, Dan Helderle, Mark Kelley, Steve Pawlowicz, and Monica Wagoner. School District staff resources and liaisons on the Facilitating Team include Pam Ahlmann – School Board President, Amy Narot – School Board Vice-President, Dr. Keith Filipiak – Superintendent, Dr. Linda Kotalik – Director of Personnel, Staff Development and Technology, Dave Wilkinson, Director of Finance, and Pat Kerback – LEA President and Lisle High School teacher.

All Lisle CUSD 202 residents are invited to participate in Vision 202: Chapter 2. The success of the project relies on participation from a broad-based representation of the community. RSVP is appreciated, but not required to bit.ly/vision202rsvp. Childcare will be provided for children ages 4-12. Please visit the website to reserve a spot for your children. For more information about Vision 202: Chapter 2 please visit the website, vision202.org, find us on Facebook at Lisle Vision 202 and follow us on Twitter @Vision_202.

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