"It definitely feels like family here. DP 11-107 FIRST CLASS MAIL: Parent(s) of Student 855 Hammer Court Harrisburg, OR 97445 . 2612 She was also named the West Cook IPA Elementary Principal of the Year in 2015. Pleasantdale instructional model adapts to reduction in COVID-19 threat. Want to post on Patch? Were so polarized when it comes to whats the right thing to do, that no matter what decision you make, theres going to be a group of people that feel you made the wrong one. Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. Closing Date: Open. (708) 784-2013. The District 107 staff is composed of talented professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experience possible for the children of Pleasantdale. Register for a user account. With his wife, Trisha, and four children looking on, Palzet told School Board members and others he was thrilled for this opportunity. /TT2 9 0 R >> >> This post was contributed by a community member. >> - Original Credit: Pleasantdale School District 107, Go big or go home. I look forward to helping move the district from great to greater!. stream 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. 2 0 obj The Pleasantdale School Board Voted Unanimously on Jan. 18 to Approve Palzet's Contract Pleasantdale School District 107 , Community Contributor Posted Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 11:04 am CT Description: Substitute Teachers work on an "on-call, as-needed" basis. Dave Palzet, who has been an administrator in Wilmette District 39 for the past three years, has been chosen as the next superintendent. applitrack! 4 0 obj 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. Beginning in 2002, Ban served four years as a language arts/literature teacher at Highland Middle School in Libertyville District 70 and also spent time as a District Language Arts Curriculum Committee member and new teacher mentor. Dr. 2 Schools. 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. In addition to the updated model, other new implementations include socially-distanced lunch periodsallowing students to eat at individual desks in cafeteriasin-person art and language classes and the reintroduction of extracurricular activities, Palzet said. Ban also served as the supervisor of the schools newspaper for three years. At times, the board's relationship with Fredisdorf has turned adversarial. Burr Ridge, IL. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 [ map it] Agenda. Dr. Ban is just the type of leader that will help us make the goals in our new Strategic Blueprint a reality. I am excited to be a part of the district. endobj I struggled a lot at the start of the year, I think, Dreher said. 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. "Caring individuals who keep a close eye on the purse strings for the taxpayers. Bans appointment was approved at the March 15 Board of Education meeting and she will begin her new role July 1. It was really awkward, and no one really interacted with each other. Register for a user account. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ Everyones done their best job to make at-home learning work, but theres really no replacement for in-person, on-campus learning with a high quality teacher. 7 0 obj Pleasantdale School District 107 Apr 1998 - Present 24 years 10 months. We are very happy with him, said Mirabile. 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. Ban brings experience at both the building and district level and has proven herself as a top educational leader, said Palzet. << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] There were just black screens. 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. Incoming Superintendent Dave Palzet talks with Erika Sawosko, secretary for Superintendent Mark Fredisdorf. \zL/`qdY\:Zf{.k4woiVza 'ln)xr2,>d#=OhW2^xFch`BsL -|HeNwOdj_'zV{jNyP|x[zF,Ij G9"d A~}P+ew\'L;mUKd 5MT\us;{L.fs47SqRkNJ6PbKVvR *Xb`;_>>m@,&d:8|ulF?\R,nL==vzhcWnA+82`[C=W,U/8Csu;w*P*w*P;P;Ey~`#9HzCNu\N vK\1sb Wad There was a large chunk of time that just wasnt used to focus on the curriculum, Kim said. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR nXZOD}J}/G3k{%Ow_.'_!JQ@SVF=IEbbbb5Q%O@%!ByM:e0G7 e%e[(R0`3R46i^)*n*|"fLUomO0j&jajj.w_4zj=U45n4hZZZ^0Tf%9->=cXgN]. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Superintendent's Secretary: Dr. Jennifer Ban Erika Sawosko Diane Wiscarson, AAL Aaron Hodukavich, AAL Wiscarson Law PC 510 SW 3rd A venue, Suite 439 Portland, OR 97204 . Grades PK-8. 11 0 obj [ /ICCBased 10 0 R ] "I can't wait to get going.". He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. 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. 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. Superintendent Secretary at Pleasantdale School District 107 Willowbrook, Illinois, United States . This contract is a wonderful vote of confidence on behalf of the Board and the community and I vow to continue to work my hardest to meet their high expectations. hb```t6!1!ce#ec#e#gg#ccc 0RrPRQhRqH[C,N=,/ecei,g"e~cD- bnb9hy!uc38fH"MW@tgf*|e6\f6;9Ut/l]K-/\]X|e[v252z',@+FpM;aw eK7XV4kf. zUN ']dM;z.k7+i?vrgro'shM23' EK7XMtMk NskNX9wo|OHX &1 LM FA&w0H@Y1& 0`hD?k0820M`:(,9SsK24=f. She had to juggle providing information to the fully remote students on Zoom and to those in her classroom. 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. Sonntag was selected from over 40 candidates who applied for the position and will be taking the reins following Principal John Glimcos retirement on June 30. Sonntag currently resides in Naperville with his wife and children. Students come from Burr Ridge, Countryside, Indian Head . 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. Location: Pleasantdale School District K-8. "I am so excited for this opportunity," Palzet. According to Mark Mirabile, Board president, the Board reviewed Palzets performance in December and all agreed that they wanted to continue guiding him over an extended length of time as he has already accomplished a great deal in a short time period. January 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Pleasantdale 107 Board of Education. The new contract that was approved by the Board will run from the 2017-2018 school year through the 2021-2022 school year. From the community as a whole, theres been a lot of cautious optimism, Palzet said. The views expressed here are the author's own. 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. Dr. Mark Fredisdorf, Superintendent Mr. Matt Vandercar, Principal, Pleasantdale Elementary School Mr. John Glimco, Principal, Pleasantdale Middle School Mrs. Deborah Lubek, Director of Special Education Mrs. Catherine Chang, Business Manager Phones District Office (Superintendent) 708-784-2013 Pleasantdale Elementary School 708-246-4700 He has written two blogs: School Matters and Common Sense School Leadership. Dave Palzet, who has been an administrator in Wilmette District 39 for the past three years, has been chosen as the next. 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. Leading through a pandemic has tested Palzets resolve, he said. 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. Ban has spent five years at Norridge School District 80, first serving as the principal and then taking on the dual role of principal and assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction this past school year. % endobj He is an IASA School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) fellow and has completed his National Superintendents certificate. The substitute will conduct the class with as little interruption as possible in the learning activities of the students. He has served in a number of service and community organizations, including the Deerfield Township Food Pantry and Youth Connection of Wilmette. 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 Kelly Noor, AAL Garrett Hemann Robertson PC PO Box 749 Salem, OR 97308 . To keep faculty, staff, students and parents informed, Palzet encourages the community to attend board meetings, reference the schools representative committee and read the weekly COVID-19 update on new metrics, he said. Palzet has held memberships in many professional organizations such as the Illinois Association of School Administrators and Midwest Principals' Center. The benefits of in-person learning have been reaped by more than just the students at Pleasantdale. Required fields are marked *. I am excited to work with her and know that she will help move our district from great to greater.. Honestly, I kind of hated remote learning, Dreher said. Claim this business (708) 784-2013. The views expressed here are the author's own. Ban was promoted again in Bensenville School District 2 and in 2008 she became the K-5 principal of W.A. 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. February 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Pleasantdale 107 Board of Education. 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 endobj Read Dr. Palzet's letter at https://conta.cc/3aH4JiQ He finished every time., Lifes a beach under the basket for Lemonts Miles Beachum. Sonntag has spent the past twelve years at Community Consolidated School District 181 at Clarendon Hills Middle School, first serving as the assistant principal from 2005 through 2007. He was assistant principal at Deer Path and dean of students at Cooper Middle School in Wheeling District 21. He is working on his chief school business official certification at Northern Illinois University. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Everyones done their best job to make at-home learning work, but theres really no replacement for in-person, on-campus learning with a high quality teacher. I just feel better. 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. %PDF-1.3 Honestly, I kind of hated remote learning, Dreher said. Incoming Superintendent Dave Palzet talks with Erika Sawosko, secretary for Superintendent Mark Fredisdorf. However, the ever-changing nature of the school year has presented a variety of challenges for experiential teachers like Kim. Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. Palzet serves on the IASA-ISBE advisory committee, the Suburban Superintendents Association, and the West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence (president), the release said. 13 0 obj Ban was selected from over 45 candidates who applied for the position. Directions Advertisement <p>The Pleasantdale School District oversees Pleasantdale Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School. I didnt feel comfortable talking, so a lot of the time wed all just sit in silence. There were just black screens. Pleasantdale School District 107. "During the time I have spent with the board and others in the community, this district has a family feel to it," Palzet said. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> Whenever we would go into breakout rooms, no one would even talk. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Palzet was chosen from a field of 47 applicants for the position, six of whom were interviewed by the School Board. [As a teacher], youre responsible for the health and safety of the kids in the room. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Administration Building. Projector. I think a lot of that is because Im actually in school.. 7450 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Superintendent Palzet echoed the positive remarks of Board members and is looking forward to continuing his successful working relationship with the Board, staff and members of the Pleasantdale community. But, having them for 20 minutes in person is better than all day on the computer. PLEASANTDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 107 JOB TITLE: Superintendent of Schools JOB GOAL: Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all district programs and functions REPORTS TO: Board of Education QUALIFICATIONS: Illinois Superintendent Certification Read, understand and follow verbal and written directions. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Powered by Frontline Recruiting and Hiring , Powered by Frontline Technologies - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Pleasantdale Elementary District 107 has a new leader. Kim felt stretched for time in the abbreviated class periods earlier in the school year, she said. Youth Orchestra Chicago - AUDITIONS for Fall '23, Summer Music Camp (Clarendon Hills, IL) - EARLY TUITION ENDS 3/15, 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. Jul 2015 - Present7 years 3 months. 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. All students residing within the boundaries of District 107 currently in grades K -7 for the 2022-2023 school year are welcome to register! 107 (hereinafter "Board") hereby recognizes the Teachers Association of Pleasantdale, hereinafter "Association," affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the exclusive and sole representative for all full-time and regularly employed 7450 S Wolf Road. According to a news release, Superintendents of Distinction are selected by their peers in each of the 21 different regions based on leadership, communication, professionalism and community involvement. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. I pay attention more now, being in school, and Im busier too, with getting to be on a team again.. 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