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Board Highlights are meant to provide highlights of each Board of Education meeting, and are not intended to be an all-inclusive recap. Please click on this link to view a complete recording of the May 14, 2025, Board of Education meeting.

During their meeting, the Board of Education recognized a number of students from across the District for recent accomplishments. 

The following students were honored because their artwork was selected by Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler, and will be displayed in the School Service Center:

• Suvir Yadav - Lincoln Elementary School

• Sadie Hill - Washington Elementary School

• Brayden Feinsot - Edison Middle School

• Bella Morales - Wheaton Warrenville South High School

• Genessa Shankman - Wheaton North High School

The Board also recognized the following teams and individuals from Wheaton Warrenville South High School for recent State accomplishments:

The ESports team for winning first place at the IHSEA Call of Duty Black Ops 6 State Championship. The students who were part of the championship team include:

• Cesar Aguilar   

• Damian Arroyo

• Alex Grajeda Escobedo      

• Griffin Hinger 

• Michael Riggs

• Asher Williams

Max Dudick for earning the State Championship in the Architectural Board competition.  

Bella Zagal-Sandoval for earning first place at the Illinois ProStart Culinary Competition and advancing to the 2025 National ProStart Invitational where she earned eighth place (out of 48 states) in the Nation. Bella’s participation in this competition was made possible through their involvement with the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD).

Emily Sklenicka for earning first place in State at the IHSA Journalism competition in Copy Editing.

During his report, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler expressed his gratitude to the student ambassadors during the 2024-25 school year as this meeting marked their last official meeting of the year.

Dr. Schuler also recognized the following events and celebrations as we end the 2024-25 school year: 

He thanked the community for helping the District celebrate National Staff Appreciation Week May 5-9. In anticipation of Staff Appreciation Week, the District invited families, students, and community members to share personal shoutouts to staff who have made a difference in their lives. In just one week, we received nearly 600 heartfelt messages for teachers. We sent these messages to each individual staff member who received a message and it had an overwhelming impact on our staff members. 

He also mentioned a new tradition that started this year at our two high schools. This year, graduating seniors took the opportunity to identify any staff member in CUSD 200 who has left a lasting impression on them during their time in our district. Seniors then had the opportunity to visit and surprise these teachers with an “Impact/Inspiration” award and took a moment to personally express their gratitude, and invite their former teachers to attend their upcoming graduation ceremony.

Dr. Schuler also recognized the Wheaton Warrenville PTA Council for their successful Scholarship breakfast, and the Student Excellence Foundation for their Distinguished Service Awards celebration.

Finally, Dr. Schuler took a moment to recognize the commemorative/memorial holidays/events that take place in June and July. In CUSD 200, we care for and support all of our students and staff. This includes individuals with disabilities, those of various races, ethnicities, backgrounds, and affiliations. While our schools are not in session during the months of June and July, we recognize that June is Pride month and July is Disability Pride month. Additionally, Juneteenth and the 4th of July are recognized as holidays. We certainly care for and support our students and staff who may be celebrating these months and holidays. We want them among all of our students and staff to know that they are cared for and supported in our schools. 

The Wheaton North High School Student Ambassador Carla Fonseca Gonzalez, and the Wheaton Warrenville South Student Ambassadors, Lauren Dedio, Katelyn Groves and Max Dudick, provided the board with a presentation on good news, updates and feedback on a variety of topics from their respective schools.  

CUSD 200 has engaged in a process to revise the cell phone/smart device policy at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Feedback was provided by students, staff, parents, and community members regarding this topic. The goal of updating the cell phone/smart device policy was to develop a plan that would create a learning environment with fewer distractions for students and staff, while still providing the flexibility and responsibility of cell phone possession where appropriate. 

At the April Board of Education Meeting, the study and engagement process was reviewed, along with the feedback from CAC. Based on that feedback, the administrative team has continued to work on a revised set of expectations. The expectations outlined in the document presented to the Board align with expectations in recent legislation that has passed the Senate, and is being moved through the House, and balance the interests expressed by our stakeholder groups.

During its meeting, the Board of Education approved posting the updated cell phone/smart device policy for public review/comment. The policy can be reviewed by clicking this link. 

For questions or to make public comments regarding the proposed board policy, please contact Matt Biscan, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, at matthew.biscan@cusd200.org or call 630-682-2015.

It is anticipated that the Board will vote on the cell phone/smart device policy at its meeting on June 11.

During the meeting, Dr. Chris Silagi, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, and Mr. Matt Biscan, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, provided the Board with a presentation on School Safety that summarized some of the annual and new efforts the District is taking to create a safe learning environment. 

During the meeting, the Board approved the appointment of the following new administrators who will begin their roles in CUSD 200 on July 1:

• Jennifer Gorniak - New Assistant Principal at Monroe Middle School 

• Jennifer Rutkas - New Director of Special Education

• Eleni Gajewski - New Director of Elementary Instruction