A video of the Feb. 14, 2024 Board of Education Meeting is available on the District's YouTube channel.
District 200
A video of the Feb. 14, 2024 Board of Education Meeting is available on the District's YouTube channel.
The Feb. 14 Board of Education meeting was hosted by Monroe Middle School. To kick off the meeting, the Monroe Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra performed for the Board and community members in attendance. Additionally, Principal Ashley Huettemann provided the Board with a report on the success of the Special Education Essentials program at Monroe.
At their Feb. 14 meeting, the Board approved Katie DeLaRosa as the next Principal of Emerson Elementary School. Mrs. DeLaRosa will assume her new role beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Mrs. DeLaRosa will be replacing Mrs. Debra Klein, who is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year after serving as Principal at Emerson for 15 years.
Mrs. DeLaRosa is a familiar face in District 200 having served as the Assistant Principal at Bower Elementary School for the past two years. Prior to her role at Bower, she was the Assistant Principal at Field and Jefferson elementary schools in Elmhurst District 205 for three years. She also has experience teaching first, third and fourth grades over the span of nine years. Mrs. DeLaRosa earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in reading instruction from Concordia University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from National Louis University.
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler is pleased that Mrs. DeLaRosa has accepted the new role in the District. “I want to congratulate Mrs. DeLaRosa on her appointment as the new Principal of Emerson Elementary School,” said Schuler. “Mrs. DeLaRosa comes to Emerson with an extensive background in elementary education, and a wealth of experience in special education and building leadership. I believe that her experience, coupled with her strong commitment to education and passionate advocacy for children, will help build on the school’s strong academic excellence.”
Mrs. DeLaRosa is looking forward to her new role. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve as the next Principal at Emerson,” said DeLaRosa. “I look forward to joining the Emerson family and getting to know each student, staff member and parent as we work hand in hand to create a vibrant and supportive educational environment.”
At their Feb. 14 meeting, the Board approved Joseph Drover as the new Assistant Principal for Enrichment and Support at Wheaton North High School beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Mr. Drover will be replacing Mr. Jim Venckus, who is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year after serving as an Assistant Principal at Wheaton North for 16 years.
Mr. Drover is also a familiar face in District 200 having served as the Social Studies Department Chair at Wheaton North for the past two years. Prior to that, he was an Instructional Technology Coach at Wheaton North for four years. He also has experience teaching at Wheaton North, Monroe Middle School and Amboy High School over the span of 12 years. Mr. Drover earned an associate in arts degree from the College of DuPage, a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Illinois State University, a master’s degree from Concordia University and a master’s degree in educational technology from American College of Education.
Wheaton North High School Principal Dan Korntheuer is thrilled to welcome Mr. Dover to his administrative team. “I want to congratulate Mr. Drover on his appointment as the new Assistant Principal for Enrichment and Support at North,” said Korntheuer. “Joe began his career as a student teacher at North before becoming a teacher, social studies department chair and coach for the Falcons. Mr. Drover's curriculum development experience and leadership at North will be an asset as he begins his new role and works with students to support and empower them as they reach their full potential."
Mr. Drover is looking forward to his new role as Assistant Principal for Enrichment and Support at Wheaton North. “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to continue the tradition of excellence at Wheaton North High School,” said Drover. “I look forward to continuing to develop lasting partnerships with our dedicated staff and community members in order to support the growth of all students.”
At their meeting, the Board approved two revised policies for public review and comment. To view the revised policies, click here. Questions or comments can be directed to Matt Biscan, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, at matthew.biscan@cusd200.org or 630-682-2015.
On an annual basis, the Department of Innovation and Technology provides the Board with an update on the status of major work plan items. During the Feb. 14 Board of Education meeting, Jason Spencer, the Executive Director of Innovation and Technology, provided the Board with an infrastructure report for the 2023-24 school year that supports the Vision 2026 goals.