7 0 obj Youre also worried about yourself because our risk for serious illness is greater, whereas the kids are more likely to be asymptomatic.. [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 BPAC is a district-wide advisory group open to parents with students enrolled in the English Learner (EL)/Bilingual Program and teachers, staff, and community members. Email: Assistant Principal Brianne Malatt, Mr. Matt Vandercar, Principal, Pleasantdale Elementary School, Mr. John Glimco, Principal, Pleasantdale Middle School, Mrs. Deborah Lubek, Director of Special Education, District Office (Superintendent) 708-784-2013, Pleasantdale Elementary School 708-246-4700. Mirabile said the board is eager to support Palzet guiding the district. Being selected as the next assistant superintendent of teaching and learning in Pleasantdale School District 107 is truly an honor, said Ban. Go big or go home. Sandy Husk, Superintendent Salem-Keizer School District PO Box 12024 She was also named the West Cook IPA Elementary Principal of the Year in 2015. Obviously there are major academic benefits with just more time with teachers, Palzet said. 2 0 obj Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. I am excited to be on this journey with the district. I look forward to building lasting relationships with students, staff, parents and the entire Pleasantdale school community. Superintendent Dave Palzet believes Bans background in curriculum implementation, supporting student and teacher growth, and her expertise as an educational leader made her the top choice. I am grateful and humbled that I have been selected to be the next principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, said Sonntag. Pleasantdale School District 107 started its third trimester of the school year on March 1 by returning to full in-person instruction, with the option for continued remote learning, superintendent Dr. Obviously there are major academic benefits with just more time with teachers, Palzet said. Responsibilities will include participating in building based problem solving meetings and conducting student evaluations and re-evaluations. [ /ICCBased 10 0 R ] A graduate of Wheaton College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, Sonntag also holds a masters degree in educational leadership and administration from North Central College as well as a Superintendent Endorsement from Roosevelt University. Website. "I can't wait to get going.". Palzets most recent accomplishments during his tenure include: improved home/school communication; development of a 1:1 technology program; creation and implementation of a facilities plan; initiation of a new strategic plan; ensuring the districts fiscal responsibility; and negotiated a fair and fiscally responsible 5-year contract with the Teachers Association of Pleasantdale. fgH~0Dj F X^$oc`bd`:M +/ endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 597 0 obj <>stream 829 Students. Anticipated 2023-2024 school year jobs are posted on 7450 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. She launched her career in 1999 as a middle school language arts teacher at Bellevue School District in Nebraska. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R >> /Font << /TT1 8 0 R If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Dave Palzet, of Pleasantdale School District 107, has been named the Superintendent of Distinction for the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) Cook West region. Youth Orchestra Chicago - AUDITIONS for Fall '23, Summer Music Camp (Clarendon Hills, IL) - EARLY TUITION ENDS 3/15, Meet Kay Gallo candidate for HTHS District 86 School Board, Friday Raffle $66,230 and Fish Fry Special, The Art of Downsizing-Complimentary Seminar, Secret No More: LTHS Reveals Reason For Meeting, Pet Adoption In The Burr Ridge Area: See The Latest Pets. He has presented sessions and written articles on Equal Justice for All: A Study of the Leadership at Illinois' Spotlight Schools Through the Lens of Social Justice. With his wife, Trisha, and four children looking on, Palzet told School Board members and others he was thrilled for this opportunity. It was really awkward, and no one really interacted with each other. "I see seven conscientious people on the board, working on behalf of the residents," Palzet said. More activity by Erika . However, the ever-changing nature of the school year has presented a variety of challenges for experiential teachers like Kim. Griffin Sonntag, principal of Clarendon Hills Middle School in Clarendon Hills, will join Pleasantdale School District 107's administrative team as the new principal of Pleasantdale. Leading through a pandemic has tested Palzets resolve, he said. Pleasantdale School District 107 serves portions of the communities of Burr Ridge, Countryside, Indian Head Park, Willow Springs and unincorporated Cook County. %PDF-1.3 7450 Wolf Rd Burr Ridge IL 60527 (708) 784-2013. Kids also benefit from the structure of a school dayhaving to get up, get ready and go to school all contributes to having their day be as normal as possible. Palzet, who has been with the district since the 2015-16 school year and whose current contract was set to expire June 30, 2018, has met all of the performance goals included in his latest 2015-2018 Employment Contract. Incoming Superintendent Dave Palzet talks with Erika Sawosko, secretary for Superintendent Mark Fredisdorf. When youre happy with what someone is doing for you, you want to see that continue. Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. Students come from Burr Ridge, Countryside, Indian Head . When one thinks of the classic schooling experience, a couple of tropes come to mind: apples on teachers desks, awkward social interactions, and of course, field trips. A show that only took roughly two hours to perform really took about three months to prepare and practice for. All students residing within the boundaries of District 107 currently in grades K -7 for the 2022-2023 school year are welcome to register! I spent a lot of time alone, and my grades werent as good as I wanted them to be. Im around my friends. Ban is also a volunteer and site supervisor for Girls on the Run. As of early April, 92% of the 852 students in the district returned to full in-person classes at the elementary and middle schools, Palzet said. Honestly, I kind of hated remote learning, Dreher said. Additionally, she was concerned with ensuring her students with sensory issues and special needs were tended to and adhering to mask wearing. E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 Superintendency can be a lonely job. He said from their first meeting with Palzet, board members were impressed with his knowledge, passion and commitment to students, staff, families and the community. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. We will focus on creating engaging 21st century learning environments, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality curriculum that prepares them for their future endeavors, and providing all staff with diverse professional development offerings that support their own learning.. A graduate of Drake University in Iowa with a bachelor's degree in secondary education, Ban also holds a masters degree in teacher leadership from Roosevelt University in Schaumburg. Palzet was chosen from a field of 47 applicants for the position, six of whom were interviewed by the School Board. << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ School Lunch Program 2022-2023 School Calendar Employment Opportunities at Pleasantdale Diane Wiscarson, AAL Aaron Hodukavich, AAL Wiscarson Law PC 510 SW 3rd A venue, Suite 439 Portland, OR 97204 . She had to juggle providing information to the fully remote students on Zoom and to those in her classroom. endobj To establish a complete pre-employment file, please complete the online application. Want to post on Patch? I am excited to continue our good work to move the district forward, said Palzet. Griffin Sonntag, principal of Clarendon Hills Middle School in Clarendon Hills, will join Pleasantdale School District 107s administrative team as the new principal of Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge. 11 0 obj Join us March 16 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Elementary School Library. Ban began her foray into administration in 2006 as the 6-8 assistant principal at Blackhawk Middle School in Bensenville School District 2 and she was promoted to the associate principal position for the 2007-08 school year. The views expressed here are the author's own. I am thrilled with this opportunity.. Sonntag currently resides in Naperville with his wife and children. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> DP 11-107 FIRST CLASS MAIL: Parent(s) of Student 855 Hammer Court Harrisburg, OR 97445 . The Pleasantdale community places a high value on their schools which is reflected in the partnerships we have formed and the success we have experienced. Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. Ban also served as the supervisor of the schools newspaper for three years. endobj 568 0 obj <> endobj 584 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<3688E1CB383D40BD97F5D52EAB613DFB><0929AC67F77B464F8463C81105F36385>]/Index[568 30]/Info 567 0 R/Length 90/Prev 1167217/Root 569 0 R/Size 598/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Ban is a member of local, state, and national associations including the Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Illinois Title I Directors Association, as well as a Board member-at-large for the West Cook IPA. He has served in a number of service and community organizations, including the Deerfield Township Food Pantry and Youth Connection of Wilmette. In 2007, Sonntag was promoted to the principal position and during his tenure, the school was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2009. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In this role, Sonntag has served on a variety of district committees implementing the districts strategic plan, completed the visioning process for the middle school, developed a staff center to assist with improving building climate and staff morale, co-led the implementation of a variety of best practices, scheduled and facilitated school-wide testing, oversaw student behavior management operations, served as the conference president of the West Suburban Middle School Athletic Conference, worked with the Parent Teacher Organization to enhance and support student programs and participated in Community Engagement evenings to target community input on key initiatives. 4 0 obj The Pleasantdale School Board voted unanimously on Jan. 18 to approve the contract. This post was contributed by a community member. hbbd```b``i`r3d"5A$S]V Mirabile credited Fredisdorf with laying a solid foundation for Palzet. January 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Pleasantdale 107 Board of Education. Required fields are marked *. xWMo0Wt0aM;GKrcM c|#D=y0lo`L_X])lNXB>iFK Dave Palzet, who has been an administrator in Wilmette District 39 for the past three years, has been chosen as the next superintendent. Its just not the same type of interaction.. We are very happy with him, said Mirabile. We believe we have found that person to keep things moving forward.". Early Intervention to School Transition Process. However, the ever-changing nature of the school year has presented a variety of challenges for experiential teachers like Kim. The views expressed here are the author's own. Sixth and seventh grade science teacher Tanya Kim could not be more excited by the proposition of organizing safe ways for students to participate in more immersive labs, she said. According to the release, District 107 has implemented construction projects that improved learning experiences for students, expanded access to extracurricular activities at all levels, improved student outcomes as measured by the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Sonntag began his foray into administration in 2004 as an assistant principal intern and curriculum intern at Hubble Middle School and Johnson Elementary School in Warrenville. Now, with a little more than 90% of staff vaccinated, in addition to the implementation of successful mitigation practices, the switch to full in-person instruction was the logical decision, Palzet said. I think the word is overwhelmed, Kim said. I pay attention more now, being in school, and Im busier too, with getting to be on a team again., The benefits of in-person learning have been reaped by more than just the students at Pleasantdale. Im paying attention more. endstream He was assistant principal at Deer Path and dean of students at Cooper Middle School in Wheeling District 21. Directions Advertisement <p>The Pleasantdale School District oversees Pleasantdale Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Superintendent's Secretary: Dr. Jennifer Ban Erika Sawosko 13 0 obj Your email address will not be published. He is working on his chief school business official certification at Northern Illinois University. In addition, during each contract year, Palzet shall have the ability to obtain a monetary bonus determined by his achievement of specified goals identified and approved by the Board no later than the August Board meeting of each contract year. %PDF-1.7 % He has written two blogs: School Matters and Common Sense School Leadership. << /Length 14 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Join us March 16 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Elementary School Library. 2 Elementary Schools. Email: Assistant Principal Brianne Malatt, Early Intervention to School Transition Process, Anticipated 2023-2024 school year jobs are posted on, Afternoon Bright Beginnings Preschool spots are still available. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt Being in the classroom has immense academic, social and emotional advantages. 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