June Mokena 159 Board of Education Highlights

Here are the highlights from the Mokena 159 Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 20:

• Google Trainer Certified congratulations to: Ryan Bell, MJH 7th Grade SS; Andrea Espinoza, MJH 8th Grade Spanish, 6th/7th Communications; Megan Horsch, MIS 4th Grade; Craig Martinus, 8th Grade ELA; Jake Smith, Director of Technology; Rebecca Sweeney, MES 2nd Grade; Kathleen Wilkey, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
• We had 25 students apply to be in the Dual Language Kindergarten and conducted a lottery for classroom spots.
• 136 student registered for Kindergarten.
• We till need 220 families to provide documentation for residency. You may bring in your supporting documents to the District Office Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• The District was selected for a Preschool Grant for All!
• The Transportation Department hosted the first collaborative for the surrounding area and it was well received. Great ideas such as working with municipalities, mentoring current drivers, and creating a website for information came out of the meeting.
• Mokena 159 is working on a multi-year Capital Plan with McKinstry
• The chromebooks and cases were approved. We will be distributing N22 devices from MJH to MIS and MES to expand classroom devices.
• On June 6th and 7th, our district technology leaders have moved forward with the final step of the Google Certified Trainer Program. This was the third stage of a yearlong journey. After the workshop, these teachers and administrators will submit applications to Google to become Certified Trainers. These staff members have spent the entire school year working towards this goal. Way to go!
• Come out and support the bands on July 4 in the Mokena parade!