The Board of Education is elected to establish school district policies and provide a quality education for all children in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163. Board of Education business meetings generally meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of the month. Meetings are held at the District office in the boardroom.

Board Agendas, Minutes, Bulletins and Announcements

2006-07 Board Meeting Calendar (PDF)

2007-08 Board Meeting Calendar (PDF)

1. To build effective and efficient systems and teams at the District and school level.

2. To improve student performance and academic achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics at all grade levels to meet ISBE targets and adequate yearly progress.

3. To improve school climate measured by improved student behavior, student-centered school/classrooms, increased parent involvement, increased student attendance and well maintained school facilities at all district schools.

4. To restructure programs and systems for schools on the early academic warning list in conjunction with ISBE regulations for school improvement to be measured by improvement in test scores.

5. To improve internal and external communication within the school district and the community measured by both quantity and quality of communications.

6. To further develop and implement a comprehensive gifted/talented program that enhances learning opportunities for students with intellectual and/or specific academic talent.

7. To restore District finances and execute a balanced budget through aggressive recruitment of potential financial and other resources while overseeing conservative and fiscally responsible spending.

8. To increase student systems of support that address social-emotional growth and development through increased use in behavior modification and other positive intervention initiatives.

9. To establish and maintain equitable program services across the District at all schools.

Illinois State Board of Education eReport Card

Park Forest — Chicago Heights School District 163 is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse student body and to promoting high educational standards by:

differentiating instruction
nurturing active, strategic and higher level thinking skills
inspiring a love of lifelong learning

1. All children want to and can learn.

2. Education empowers the student to be a productive member of society.

3. High academic standards are essential for excellence.

4. Children are the focus of the district's educational processes and decisions.

5. Respecting each individual's worth is vital to a positive educational climate.

6. Multi-cultural and multi-racial experience is essential for the development of the total person and the community.

7. A positive educational climate fosters high expectations and performance.

8. Each individual has a responsibility to contribute to a positive learning environment.

9. Education is a partnership based on the participation of the students, parents, staff and community.

Park Forest School District 163 believes all children can learn and is committed to meeting the needs of all of its students. To this end students with disabilities are afforded an appropriate education tailored to meet their individual needs. A full continuum of special education services is available.