Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education Academic Success Committee met March 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to Order
The Academic Success Committee meeting of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 181, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by Grace Shin, Board Member and Committee Chair, on March 5, 2026.
On roll call, the following members were present: Grace Shin and Meg Cooper.
Also present were Dr. Kathy Robinson, Erica Ekstrom, Sarah Cudney, Jake Wertz, and Dr. Hector Garcia.
Special Guests: Sara Olson, Brandon Todd, Katie Zulauf, Kristin Cummings, Levi Brown, Eric Chisausky, Effey Nassis, and Erin Eder.
Pledge of Allegiance
Grace Shin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Grace Shin made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2026, Academic Success Committee meeting. Meg Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor, the motion carried.
Public Comment
No public comment.
Discussion Topics
Winter SIP and MAP Update
Ms. Kristin Reingruber, Director of Assessment, Instruction, and Evaluation, shared information on the Winter 2025 MAP Results.
Ms. Reingruber shared that the grade-appropriate MAP assessment was administered to students in grades 1- 7 between December 8 and 19, 2025 (the sixteenth week of instruction, according to 2025 NWEA norms). The winter administration of MAP provides the District with a data point to evaluate instruction, adjust individual student support, enrich the curriculum, and inform future course placement. Results for all grade levels were presented for both reading and math. She noted that the achievement by district, decile, school, and grade was shared. Growth by grade, cohort, building, and averages is included. A summary of the NWEA 2025 norms process outlines the how and why behind the update as it applies to the Winter assessment. Similar school comparisons were presented to illustrate how D181 students are performing in relation to students with similar demographic characteristics.
Winter 2026 NEWA Map Results
Under the new 2025 NWEA MAP norms, the same RIT score from previous years will now correspond to a slightly higher percentile rank. Overall achievement increased over fall performance in both reading (73% to 81% of students at/above the 69th percentile) and math (80% to 86% of students at/above the 69th percentile).
Growth has also accelerated, with all grade level trends indicating that students, on average, are exceeding their growth targets in both reading and math. Median growth in reading came in at the 72nd percentile; math at the 68th percentile – both well above the national norm.
Mrs. Erica Ekstrom also reported on similar trends within the special education cohort in both reading and math. A high rate of achievement and growth was also observed in the similar schools report, which controls the reporting group by various demographics (urbanity, socioeconomic status, etc.). Student achievement was broken down by decile band, and every band in reading and math met or exceeded its growth target.
Fall 2025 MAP – Achievement Summary and Next Steps
● New Norms: RIT scores have not changed. The new norms provided context for a student’s RIT score by assigning a percentile. As a general rule, the same RIT score will now correspond to a slightly higher percentile rank than it did under the 2020 norms.
● Overall Achievement: Achievement increased over Fall performance in both reading and math.
● Growth: Increased percentages of students meeting or exceeding growth projections.
● Similar Schools: High rate of achievement and growth compared to “similar schools.”
School Improvement Plan Updates
As a district, the systemic strategy focus has been on Instructional Practices that are highlighted in the D181 Framework for Teaching and Learning. An instructional framework focuses on instructional strategies that teachers can implement to promote optimal student learning. It provides teachers with a road map for lesson and unit planning.
Across D181 schools, teachers and administrators are engaged in ongoing professional learning that is grounded in high-impact instructional strategies. This framework provides our staff with a shared vision of what quality instruction looks like in every classroom and a premier educational experience for all students.
Each building celebrated the specific efforts and growth of its teams in relation to their academic, social/emotional, and cultural goals. This collaborative effort is also recognized in the consistent achievement and growth of students across the district.
Building SIP Plans
Systemic Strategy Focus
An instructional framework focuses on instructional strategies that teachers can implement to promote optimal student learning. It provides teachers with a road map for lessons and units planning.
D181 Instructional Framework provides
● ongoing professional learning that is grounded in high-impact instructional strategies,
● a shared vision of what quality instruction looks like in every classroom, and
● a premier educational experience for all students.
Elm School
Sara Olson shared the Elm School SIP information:
Building Proficiency Goal:
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile in the Spring 2026 administration of MAP in both reading and math.
○ Rdg: F 73.8%; W: 77.5%
○ Math: F 79.1%; W: 85.9%
Academic Celebrations
● 80% Meets growth in ELA
● 78% Meets growth in Math
● ELA performance above the 90th percentile, exceeding the 3-year average
● First Grade ELA achievement increased 19 percentage points (58% → 77%)
● Second Grade ELA achievement increased 27 percentage points (55% → 82%)
● The percentage of students performing below the 40th percentile in ELA and Math decreased significantly since Fall, indicating successful intervention and support efforts
● 86% of Multilingual Learners met their ELA growth targets, highlighting strong progressamong diverse learners
SELAS Celebrations
● Bulldog Besties
● Community and Culture Committee/Kindness Club
● Expectation Reteach and Weekly Raffles
SELAS Goal:
Maintain or increase the combined skills score in the area of Relationship Skills (7.0) on the Satchel Pulse screener.
Madison School
Principal Katie Zulauf shared the Madison School SIP information:
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP.
○ Rdg: F (73.8%); W (82.7%)
○ Math: F (79.1%):; W (85.0%)
Academic Celebrations
Strong Mid-Year Growth in Reading
Students performing at or above the 69th percentile increased from 73.9% to 82.9% from fall to winter, and all grade levels met EOY SIP targets.
High Rates of Students Meeting Growth Targets
75.9% of students met/exceeded growth in Reading and 69.4% in Math, with Reading exceeding historical trends.
Continued Growth of Advanced Learners
Madison maintains strong representation and progress within advanced achievement bands, highlighted by 83% of 5th-grade students performing at or above the 90th percentile in Math.
Strong Intervention Outcomes
63% of 2nd-grade students exited the reading intervention, demonstrating a successful response to targeted instruction.
SELAS Celebrations:
● Centennial Theme: Celebrating 100 Years of Loving, Laughing, and Learning
● Community Involvement: Additional classroom party for the 100th day of our 100th year, and weekly parent guest readers during MRC specials
● Recognition Program: The Pink Panther Award remains a coveted topic
● Panther Families: Strengthening cross-grade connections through this valued Madison tradition.
● One School, One Book: Brought our community together around the joy of reading
● Zulauf’s VIP Lunch Zone: Lunch bunch with all students for an opportunity to share what’s working and where we could grow as a school
● Morning Announcements: Celebrate birthdays, spotlight positive behavior examples from the previous day, and share reminders or challenges to encourage meeting schoolwide expectations.
SELAS Goal:
● Increase the combined skills score on stress management (6.4) and identifying emotions (6.5) by 0.5 or greater on the Satchel Pulse Screener.
Monroe School
Principal Erin Eder provided the Monroe School update.
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile in the Spring 2026 administration of MAP.
● Rdg: F (71.7%); W (82.6%)
● Math: F (76.4%); W (58.9%
Academic Celebrations
● Largest percentage of students meeting/exceeding growth targets in both Reading and Math across all grades
● Increased number of students in the 90th percentile and above in Reading (16% increase) and Math (9% increase). Overall, the percentage of students above the 90th percentile is at the highest levels in Reading (46%) and Math (58%)
● 64% of students receiving interventions met/exceeded growth targets
● IAR – ELA Overall – 90.9%
● IAR – Math Overall – 89.7%
SELAS Goal:
● Maintain or increase the area of Self-Management (6.8) on the Satchel Pulse screener in the Spring of 2026
Oak School
Principal Effey Nassis provided the Oak School update.
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP.
○ Reading (72.5%); W (85.9%)
○ Math (78.6%); W (90.6%)
Academic Celebrations:
● SIP Goal targets have been met in BOTH Math & Reading in EVERY grade level
● Oak’s Highest historic ACHIEVEMENT average in both Math & Reading
● Shattered 3-year GROWTH average in both Math & Reading
● Increased percentage of students performing above the 90th percentile in BOTH reading and math in every grade level (4th grade math maintained)
SELAS Goal
● Maintain or increase the combined skills score in the area of Skill Management (7.2) on the Satchel Pulse screener.
SELAS CELEBRATIONS
● SELAS Committee Work
○ Substitute Template & Hootie Head
Prospect School
Principal Kristin Cummings provided the Prospect School update:
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP.
○ F (69.1% reading): W: (80.10%)
○ F (78.0) Math); W: (87.6%)
Academic Celebrations
● Winter 2026 Celebrations
○ Spring SIP Goal targets have been met in BOTH Reading & Math
● Record-breaking grade-level growth targets met in both reading and math
○ Reading range- 62.5%- 92.2% students met their growth targets
○ Math range- 68.3%-92.2% students met their growth targets
● Advanced Achievement increased in all grade levels in reading
● Intentional grade-level collaboration and focused planning have led to increased achievement in both reading and math for our 1st and 2nd-grade students.
○ R- 49% 82.4%
○ M- 60.8% 90.2%
SELAS Goal
● By May 2026, Prospect School will maintain or exceed the Fall 2025 subskill average of 6.5 in identifying emotions through intentional SEL instruction, integrating emotional vocabulary into daily routines, and reinforcing emotional awareness strategies across all grade levels.
The Lane School
Principal Brandon Todd provided The Lane School update:
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP
○ Reading F (74.8%); W (83.7%)
○ Math (67.3%); W (85.4%)
Academic Celebrations
● 84.1% Met growth in ELA
● 80% Met growth in Math
● Above 90th percentile data is higher than the 3-year average in both ELA and Math
● 16% increase in students who achieved proficiency on ELA MAP in winter from fall
● 10% increase in students who achieved proficiency on Math MAP in winter from fall
SELAS Goal
● Maintain or increase the combined skills score of 6.32 in the area of Self-Management: Stress Management on the Satchel Pulse screener.
Walker School
Principal Eric Chisausky provided the Walker School update:
Building Proficiency Goal
80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP
● Reading F (67.5%); W (81.6%)
● Math F (78.2%); W (84.8%)
Academic Celebrations
● Winter 2025 MAP
● Met MAP SIP Goals for both Reading and Math
○ 79.5% Growth on F-W MAP Reading
○ (22.4% increase F-W Read growth from 24-25)
● 75.8% Growth F-W MAP Math
● Walker grade level cohorts are on par with the district
● cohorts F-W growth
● F-W Reading and Math growth exceeded 3Yr averages
● Highest ever %ages of 90%ile students:
○ 41% Reading
○ 56.8 % Math
● 80% of the targeted subgroup are proficient in W Reading MAP
● 67% of the targeted subgroup met high growth via intervention support
● Blue Ribbon Distinction
● “Excellent” summative designation on IL School Report Card
SELAS Goal
● By Spring 2026, the Walker School will maintain or increase the average Self-Management competency area score (5.8) by establishing clear structures and expectations to ensure predictability and support students in managing their learning and behavioral outcomes.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Principal Levi Brown provided the Clarendon Hills Middle School update:
Building Proficiency Goal
● 80% of 6th & 7th-grade students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile on the Spring 2026 administration of MAP
● Reading: F (78.1%); W (75.6%)
● Math: F (83.9%); W (87.1%)
Academic Celebrations
● Met SIP goal in 7th & 8th grades! (8R: 87.1%, 8M: 88.5%)
● Blue Ribbon!
● 33% at 90th percentile MAP Reading
● 71.1% at 90th percentile MAP Math
SELAS Goal
● Maintain or increase the combined skills score in the area of Self Awareness (6.2) on the Satchel Pulse screener.
Hinsdale Middle School
Krisitn Reingruber provided the Hinsdale Middle School update:
Building Proficiency Goal
80% of students will meet/exceed the 69th percentile in the Spring of 2026 administration of MAP
● Reading: F (84.6%); W: 77.4%
● Math: F (84.6%); W; 83.4%
Academic Celebrations
● Met our SIP Goal of 80% at or above 69th Percentile in Math (83.4 in Winter)
● Increase in reading at Winter to 77.4
● 35.1% at 90th percentile MAP Reading
● 65.3% at 90th percentile MAP Math
SELAS Goal
● Increase to 6.5 the combined skills score in the area of Self Awareness (6.2) on the Satchel Pulse screener.
District Level Committee Updates
The Department of Learning updated the committee on the District-level Committee meetings.
Adjournment
Grace Shin made a motion to adjourn at 2:10 p.m. Meg Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion carried.
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