The Community Review Committee (CRC) serves in an advisory capacity to Wilmette Public Schools District 39 Board of Education to research specific topics that will lead to improvements in teaching, learning or managing the District’s operations. In the fall, the CRC selects one or more topics of interest to the community that its members believe hold the promise of leading to improvements in District 39. During the year, the CRC members work on committees to study the topics and understand the situation in District 39 (often with administrative support and IT support from the District and other key groups, including the Wilmette Education Association). The CRC then develops its recommendations, and makes a presentation to the Board of Education in June. The Superintendent of Schools then offers thoughts regarding the presentation and recommendations in late summer, and the Board determines how to proceed early in the following school year.
The CRC is comprised of parents (typically two representing each of the schools in the district, and invites parents in the parochial schools in the district to participate as well), administrators (including the superintendent), teachers and citizens. The Board of Education has a representative who participates in CRC meetings. The CRC began in 1973 in response to a state mandate for more citizen involvement in education, and its role and composition have evolved based upon the needs and interests of the community.
CRC Bylaws
CRC Bylaws 2016
2020-2021 CRC Meeting Dates (via remote Zoom link)
October 6
November 10
December 1
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
2019-2020 CRC Report
Strengthening Parent Partnerships
Future CRC Topics
The CRC would welcome hearing suggestions from members of the District 39 community about topics of interest. If you have some suggestions, please feel free to mail it to us at Community Review Committee, Wilmette Public Schools District 39, Mikaelian Education Center, 615 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091.
2019-20 Parent and Community Representatives
Maggie O'Brien - President
Sarah Lahey - Vice President
Dana McGlauglin - Secretary
Eileen Richards - Central
Gail Eisenberg - Central
Beth Karnes - Harper
Liz McCalister - Harper
Nathan Harrada - McKenzie
Shauna Smith - McKenzie
Christina Ballester - Romona
Sara Menna - Romona
Debbie Lincoln - Highcrest
Michelle Coffey - Highcrest
2019-20 Staff Representatives
Kari Cremascoli - Superintendent
Tony DeMonte - MEC
Katie Lee - MEC
Chike Erokwu - MEC
Becky Littman - Central
Lindsay Shea - Central
Paula Lundell - McKenzie
Maddie Elman - Romona
Meghan Espinoza - Highcrest
Stephen Boeckman - WJHS
Eric Resis - Highcrest/WJHS
2018-2019 Final Reports
Audit Report
K-4 Mobile Learning
2017–2018 Final Reports
CRC Audit Report
CRC Report - Differentiation and Personalized Learning
Past CRC Topics
In the past, the CRC has pursued such topics as:
2016-2017
CRC Audit Report.pdf
CRC School Climate Report
Parent Survey Summary.pdf
Student Survey Summary.pdf
Teacher Survey Summary.pdf
2015-2016 A Year of Reflection
2014-2015 CRC Report Cultivating Growth Minded, Resilient Students
2013-2014 Developing a 21st Century Learning Infrastructure
2012-2013 Review of Technology and Learning Environments
2011-2012 CRC Assessing Characteristics Of Successful Learners
2010-2011 CRC Final Report - Social Responsibility - CONNECTED to District 39
CRC Appendix 2010-11
2009-2010 Tomorrow is Here: 21st Century Learning in our Classrooms
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