CAROLYN NEWBERRY SCHWARTZ:
GOALS FOR OAK PARK DISTRICT 97

Communication

I will work to establish a strong partnership between the Board the community by:
 

•  Providing clear and direct methods to keep the Board informed about the 

•  Strengthening connections with existing parent groups and community

•  Broadening representation on district committees

Middle Level Education

I will work hard to ensure the new Middle Level Education Program meets 
expectations by:
 

•  Ensuring strong Board leadership and a sound administrative structure to

• Increasing a sense of community by advocating meaningful parent involvement,

• Making sure our teachers have the training and resources they need to 

Academic Achievement

All District 97 students be engaged and enthusiastic learners and I will 
work to achieve this by:
 

• Ensuring that District 97 attracts and retains a diverse, talented and

• Clearly identifying educational and program needs at each school and

• Providing all students with rich learning opportunities and instruction 

•  Improving math and science instruction

• Setting high expectations that value effort and achievement at all levels

Diversity

A hallmark of Oak Park, diversity is a valuable asset for our schools and community.
 I support:
 

• Establishing a committee to monitor diversity trends, evaluate policies, programs

•  Carefully examining current permissive transfer policies and school boundaries 

Program and Fiscal Accountability

I will work to improve the program and fiscal accountability of the Board by:
 

• Publicizing Board, superintendent and principals’ goals and objectives 

• Regularly assessing and monitoring programs, reporting results and encouraging

• Establishing regular use of parent surveys to assess program effectiveness

• Establishing a Finance Committee to increase public dialogue around the budget