Committees
The District 97 Board of Education has established several standing committees that provide guidance and expertise on a variety of important issues that are critical to the success of our schools. Linked here is the policy.
These committees are comprised of board members, district staff and/or community members who volunteer their time, effort and energy to complete the tasks and fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the board. In some cases, these tasks and responsibilities are assigned by the board through the creation and approval of formal charges that guide the work of the committee.
At their discretion, the board and administration may form ad hoc committees to work on a particular issue for a defined period of time. Ad hoc committees created by the board receive their charge (purpose, responsibilities, composition, etc.) from the board. They operate in the same manner as a standing board committee, including reporting directly to the board.
Board members also serve on administrative committees (policy, benefits, calendar, etc.) and act as liaisons to a number of district and community groups (PTO Council, Oak Park Education Foundation, Collaboration for Early Childhood, PING!, etc.).
Below is additional information about some of the board-created committees.
Facilities Advisory Committee
The Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) provides the Board of Education and administration with ongoing expertise, oversight and guidance on the district’s facilities and infrastructure, master facilities plan, strategic plan, 10-year Life Safety Survey Report and proposed capital improvement projects. The committee’s input is based on several factors, including equity of investment among buildings, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and accessibility. The committee also takes on additional activities as authorized by the board, and its actions are governed by the board’s policies.
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Finance Oversight and Review Committee
The Finance Oversight and Review Committee (FORC) provides the Board of Education and administration with ongoing expertise, oversight and guidance on the district’s fiscal operations. FORC also reviews the district’s financial performance, which includes activities such as monitoring budget projections in comparison to actual experience, examining rolling five-year projections, and reviewing and commenting on investments, budget development and the district’s annual audit. The committee takes on additional activities as authorized by the board, and its actions are governed by the board’s finance and investment policies.
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Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee
The Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) assists in the development of student behavior policy and procedure, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. Its members are parents/guardians and teachers, and may include persons whose expertise or experience is needed. The committee reviews such issues as administering medication in the schools, reciprocal reporting between the School District and local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal offenses committed by students, student behavior, disruptive classroom behavior, school bus safety procedures, and the dissemination of student conduct information. At the Board President’s discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee.