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  • Schools

    Elementary Schools

    Middle Schools
    Ardmore  (K-5) Jackson  (6-8)
    North  (K-5) Jefferson  (6-8)
    Schafer  (PreK-5)
    Stevenson  (PreK-2)
    Westmore  (K-5)
    York Center  (3-5)
  • Board of Education

    Board of Education

    The Business of the Board

    The District 45 Board of Education enacts policy to guide the administration in the day to day operation of the schools, hires and terminates personnel, adopts the annual budget and approves expenditures, and ensures that the instructional program is continually evaluated and improved.

     

    Board Award Program

    The Board of Education is proud to sponsor a monthly award program to recognize students, staff and community members for their outstanding contributions to School District 45.  Throughout the year, each school will host a board meeting at their building.  School principals will notify those being honored prior to each meeting.  Each award program will run from 7-7:30pm.

  • Calendar
    Various Calendars can be found here
  • Ardmore
    • AR Curriculum
    • AR Activities
    • AR Classrooms
    • AR Principal
    • AR Staff Directory
    • AR Parents
    • Ardmore

       

      Principal:  Mrs. Michele Cummins
      Assistant Principal:        Ms. Jennifer Wangerow

      Address
      225 S. Harvard Avenue
      Villa Park, Illinois 60181

      Phone (630) 516-7370
      Fax       (630) 530-3660
      Attendance (630) 516-7525

      Picture of Ardmore School Building

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on Wednesday, May 15th.

      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade

      Kindergarten AM

      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time

      8:15

      Noon

      8:15

      		 End Time

      10:45

      2:30

      2:30

      		 Grade

      Kindergarten AM
      and
      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time


      8:15


      8:15

      		 End Time


      10:45


      12:30
    • AR Teachers
  • Jackson
    • JA Curriculum
    • JA Activities
    • JA Classrooms
    • JA Principal's Page
    • JA Staff Directory
    • JA Parents
    • Jackson

      Principal: Mr. A. Palmisano
      Assistant Principal:       Dr. J. Ritchie

      Address:
      301 W. Jackson Street
      Villa Park, Illinois  60181

      Phone: (630) 516-7600 
      Attendance:       (630) 516-7368
      Fax:       (630) 530-6271

      Regular School Hours

      Grades 6-8

      Start Time: 8:30

      End Time: 3:15

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on May 15th.

      - AM and PM Kindergarten students attend from 8:15 to 10:45 am.

      - Middle School students dismiss at 12 p.m.

      - Elementary students in grades 1-5 dismiss at 12:30 p.m.

      News and Events

  • Jefferson
    • JE Activities
    • JE Classrooms
    • JE Curriculum
    • JE Principal's Page
    • JE Staff Directory
    • JE Parents
    • Jefferson

      Principal:  Mr. Raúl Gastón
      Assistant Principal:         Ms. Renee Reynolds

       

      Address:
      255 W. Vermont Street
      Villa Park, Illinois 60181

       

      Phone: (630) 516-7800
      Fax:       (630) 993-6348
      Attendance: (630) 516-7841

      Picture of Jefferson Middle School Building
      Regular School Hours

      Grades 6-8

      Start Time: 8:30

      End Time: 3:15

      		 The next Early Dismissal Day is on Wednesday, May 15th.

      - AM and PM Kindergarten students attend from 8:15 to 10:45 am.

      - Middle School students dismiss at 12 p.m.

      - Elementary students in grades 1-5 dismiss at 12:30 p.m.

       

      News and Events

       

  • North
    • NO Activities
    • NO Classrooms
    • NO Principal's Page
    • NO Staff Directory
    • NO Curriculum
    • NO Parents
    • North

      Principal:  Nancy Muñoz
      Assistant Principal:  Fred Leinweber

      Address
      150  W. Sunset 
       Villa Park, Illinois  60181

      Phone       (630) 516-7790
      Fax       (630) 530-1385

      Attendance (630) 516-7788

      Picture of North School Building

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on Wednesday, April 17th.

      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade

      Kindergarten AM

      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time

      8:15

      Noon

      8:15

      		 End Time

      10:45

      2:30

      2:30

      		 Grade

      Kindergarten AM
      and
      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time


      8:15


      8:15

      		 End Time


      10:45


      12:30

      News and Events

  • Schafer
    • SC Activities
    • SC Classrooms
    • SC Curriculum
    • SC Principal's Page
    • SC Staff Directory
    • SC Parents
    • Schafer
      Principal: Dr. Melissa Ingram
      Assistant Principal: Mr. John Gibbas

      Address
      700 E. Pleasant Lane
      Lombard, Illinois 60148

      Phone (630) 516-6500
      Fax (630) 932-6471
      Attendance (630) 516-6571
      		 Picture of Schafer School Building

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on Wednesday, May 15th.

      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade

      Kindergarten AM

      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time

      8:15

      Noon

      8:15

      		 End Time

      10:45

      2:30

      2:30

      		 Grade

      Kindergarten AM
      and
      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time


      8:15


      8:15

      		 End Time


      10:45


      12:30

       

      News and Events

  • Westmore
    • WE Activities
    • WE Classrooms
    • WE Curriculum
    • WE Principal's Page
    • WE Staff Directory
    • WE Parents
    • Westmore
      Principal: Dr. Jacquelyn Strum
      Assistant Principal:       Ms. Jenny Wangerow

      Address
      340 S. School Street
       Lombard, Illinois 60148

      Phone       (630) 516-7500
      Fax       (630) 932-6492

      Picture of Westmore School Building

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on Wednesday, May 15th.

      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade

      Kindergarten AM

      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time

      8:15

      Noon

      8:15

      		 End Time

      10:45

      2:30

      2:30

      		 Grade

      Kindergarten AM
      and
      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time


      8:15


      8:15

      		 End Time


      10:45


      12:30

       

       

      News and Events

  • York Center/Stevenson
    • YC/ST Activities
    • YC/ST Classrooms
    • YC/ST Curriculum
    • YC/ST Principal's Page
    • YC/ST Staff Directory
    • YC/ST Parents
    • York Center/Stevenson

      Stevenson Principal
      Ms. Christine Mazaika-Arado

      Stevenson Assistant Principal
      Ms. Elizabeth Lundal 

      Address
      18W331 15th Street
      Lombard, Illinois 60148

      Phone (630) 516-7780
      Fax       (630) 889-7923
      Attendance (630) 516-7833

      York Center Principal
      Ms. Christine Mazaika-Arado

      York Center Assistant Principal
      Ms. Elizabeth Lundal

      Address
      895 14th Street
      Lombard, Illinois 60148

      Phone (630) 516-6540
      Fax       (630) 889-6543
      Attendance (630) 516-7781
      Picture of Stevenson School Building Picture of York Center School Building

      The next Early Dismissal Day is on May 15th.

      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade

      Kindergarten AM

      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time

      8:15

      Noon

      8:15

      		 End Time

      10:45

      2:30

      2:30

      		 Grade

      Kindergarten AM
      and
      Kindergarten PM

      Grades 1-5

      		 Start Time


      8:15


      8:15

      		 End Time


      10:45


      12:30

       

      News and Events

  • Departments

    Departments


    • Business Office

      Business Office

      Financial Timeline:

       

      In Illinois, a school district’s financial calendar begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.

       

      The Business Office is primarily responsible for non-instructional support, including:

      • Accounts Payable
      • Budgeting
      • Cash Management/Investments
      • District food service
      • Facility Scheduling/Rental
      • Financial Reporting and Projections
      • Mandated Governmental Reporting
      • Payroll
      • Purchasing
      • Risk Management
      • Regular Education Transportation

      Taxes and Fees:

      Levy Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
      Tax Rate 3.0664 2.7675 2.5046 2.4611 2.5297 2.6579 2.733
      Tax Rate Maximum allowed 3.2544 2.8906 2.6209 2.6274 2.6901 2.8104 2.8817

      Book Rental Fees Schedule 2012-2013 School Year

      If Student Enrolls During: Payment Is:
      First Quarter 100% of full year book rental:
      ($44.00-Kindergarten; $76.00-Grades 1-8 + $31.00 fees-Grades 6-8)
      Second Quarter 75% of full year book rental:
      ($33.00-Kindergarten; $57.00-Grades 1-8 + $31.00 fees-Grades 6-8)
      Third Quarter 50% of full year book rental:
      ($22.00-Kindergarten; $38.00-Grades 1-8 + $31.00 fees-Grades 6-8)
      Fourth Quarter 25% of full year book rental:
      ($11.00-Kindergarten; $19.00-Grades 1-8 + $31.00 fees-Grades 6-8)

      Business Office Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Assistant Superintendent for Finance

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Administrative Assistant

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Payroll Supervisor/Bookkeeper

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Accounts Receivable

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Accounts Payable/Purchasing

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Senior Payroll Administrator

    • Technology

      Technology

      The Technology and Information Services Department provides a variety of Instructional and Non-instructional support services.  Some of the major responsibilities that are accomplished while operating in a fiscally responsible manner. include:

      • Providing classrooms with the most effective technology tools.
      • Providing effective, research based software tools for teaching and learning.
      • Maintaining a robust and reliable network infrastructure with adequate bandwidith for all District 45 applications.
      • Maintaining current functional technology for all District users.
      • Providing District users with reliable communication services such as a digital telephone system, email, District web site, etc.
      • Providing all staff with Help Desk support on any District-related technology topic.
      • Providing technology professional development for all staff.

       

      Technology Grant Application (new 3/7/2013)

      Submit a helpdesk request
       

      Office of Technology and Information Services Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Instructional Technology

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Technology Systems

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Technology Specialist

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Technician

       

    • Special Education

      Special Education

      District 45 believes all students learn in unique ways.

      The district offers a full continuum of special education and related services to meet the individual learning and behavioral needs of each student with disabilities.  Students may receive inclusive support with specialized instruction in their home schools.  District 45 also offers self contained special education programs in several of our buildings for students in preschool through grade 8.  District 45 is also provided with special education programs, training, and technical support for our students with disabilities through SASED, our Special Education Cooperative.

      District 45 has had success raising the academic achievement of students with disabilities.

      • Between 2004 and 2009, the percent of District 45 students with disabilities who scored at or above grade level in reading increased by 22.7 percentage points.
      • Between 2004 and 2009, the percent of District 45 students with disabilities who scored at or above grade level in math increased by 18.9 percentage points.

      Please contact staff at your school or at the Special Education Department with any questions about the District 45 intervention and evaluation process.

      Office of Special Education Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Director of Student Services

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Administrative Assistant

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Special Education Secretary

      Helpful Websites

    • Human Resources

      Human Resources

      School District 45 prides itself on hiring the most qualified candidates for all positions. The staff of more than 400 teachers, assistants, secretaries, custodians and administrators works as a team to provide outstanding service to our students, families and the community.

       

      The Human Resources Department is dedicated to recruiting, hiring and retaining candidates committed to educational excellence. The office is the contact to assist all employees in a variety of areas including benefits, contracts, certification and other employment-related questions. Our goal is to provide superb service and support all members of the District 45 family.

      Office of Human Resources Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Administrative Assistant

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Personnel Secretary

       

      Teacher Certificate Renewal

      The DuPage ROE developed a web based tutorial on teacher certificate renewal that provides step by step instructions for how to renew their certificate on-line.  Click here to view the video.

      Links to Personnel Services

      Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Principal Financial Group
      Teacher Re-certification Information Illinois State Board of Education
      Teacher Retirement System of Illinois Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

       

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    • Health Services

       

      Meet the School Health Personnel

      Colleen Goff, RN, BSN, MEd, Illinois Certified School Nurse    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Claire Morton, RN, Illinois Certified School Nurse   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Violet Aparicio, Health/Clerical Assistant at Stevenson  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Lenore Gutierrez, Health Assistant at Westmore  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Merekay Lewek, Health Assistant at Schafer  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Donna Puscheck, Health Assistant at Ardmore  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Tammy Schmidt, Health Assistant at Jefferson  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Maureen Stachowicz, Health Assistant at North  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Alina Stevens, Health/Clerical Assistant at York Center  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      Sue Wasil, Health Assistant at Jackson  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

       

      Health Office Handbook

      Health Services Manual (includes Contagion Notices)

      Health Influenza Fact Sheet 

      Health Influenza Fact Sheet (Spanish)

    • Curriculum & Instruction

      Curriculum & Instruction

      School District 45 provides a comprehensive curriculum within the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition, students participate in art, physical education and music within the school day.  Student support services are provided in the areas of ESL and bilingual programming, gifted instruction and special education services.  Foreign language is offered at the middle school level.

      All School District 45 curricular areas are aligned with the State of Illinois Learning Standards.

      School improvement, staff development, and student assessment are also coordinated through the Office of Curriculum and Instruction.

      Office of Curriculum & Instruction Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Administrative Assistant

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Curriculum Secretary

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Instructional Technology Coach  Mr. M. Granger

    • Community Relations

      Community Relations

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      The School District 45 Office of Community Relations is responsible for maintaining positive and open lines of communication with the school, community and home. The office distributes a quarterly community newsletter, News & Views and showcases School District 45 through a cable program, called Students Thrive in 45 on Channel 6 Comcast, Channel 99 AT & T.  In addition, a school programming and event list is posted on both channels monthly.

      Office of Community Relations Staff

      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,  Community Relations Coordinator

  • District L1

    District Information

    • School Report Cards
    • District Info
    • District L2

      Welcome to the District 45 Web Site

       

       

       

       
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      Regular School Hours

      Early Dismissal Hours
      Grade Start Time End Time Grade Start Time End Time
      Kindergarten AM 8:15 10:45 Kindergarten AM 8:15 10:45
      Kindergarten PM Noon 2:30 Kindergarten PM 8:15 10:45
      Grades 1-5 8:15 2:30 Grades 1-5 8:15 12:30
      Grades 6-8 8:30 3:15 Grades 6-8 8:30 12:00


      News and Events

    • School Choice Information

      School District45, DuPage County

      Implementation of the Public School Choice Requirements

       

      For the FY 2009-2010 school year –

      Total number of students at North and Schafer eligible for Choice = 841.

      Number of students who opted for Choice  = 23

      For the FY 2010-2011 school year –

      Total number of students at North and Schafer eligible for Choice = 837.

      Number of students who opted for Choice  = 25.

       

      Total number of students eligible for Supplemental Educational Services = 260

      Total number of students who opted for Supplemental Educational Services = 33

       

      The buildings to which students could transfer for Choice are Westmore, Stevenson, or York Center.

    • Fast Facts
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    • Forms
    • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
    • Strategic Plan
    • Vision & Mission
    • Education Foundation

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      - Program Info

    • District Map
    • District Disclaimer
  • Community
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  • Parents

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