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D230 opens the school year #D230Proud
Committed to preparing each student for their future, no matter what path they choose
The 2019-20 school year began with High School District 230 School Board President Tony Serratore and Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay leading staff in affirming the district's commitment to preparing each student for their future, no matter what path they chose upon graduation.
"As a Board we want to ensure that the goals for the 2019-20 school year are achieved," said President Serratore. "We are committed to ensuring that every student in our district receives the best education possible and has the tools they need to make this happen...We are proud to be a part of the 230 family and we understand that it takes all of us working collaboratively to make this school year a success. We all need to be compassionate about what we do and never lose sight of the overriding goal for all of us: to continue to make District 230 schools some of the best schools in America."
"From Miss Dorothy Emily Davis who established the foundation with her 13 students, to those who opened and served in the schools over the past 65 years, to each of you in this room today who serve a diverse population of 7,500 students from our community, our story is rooted in our people. As a beacon for education, our story is one that sees challenges as opportunities. Just as Miss Davis created Orland High School for the teens in our community, we respond to the needs of the students we serve. Over the years our community has grown and changed. Our story has been one to proactively respond to those opportunities. We’ve grown from 13 students to 7,500. From rural to suburban. From one or two languages to 55 languages spoken in the home. We have a responsibility to understand each students’ needs and to provide an education that prepares them for whatever path they chose upon graduation."
