Lombard District 44 Update
Monthly News from Lombard District 44
New Security System Goes Live in District 44 Schools
On Thursday afternoon, District 44 will officially activate the Blue Point System, which was installed in all schools throughout the district earlier this year. In an effort to provide important information to our families prior to the system being live, we encourage you please take three minutes to watch the brief video included with this communication. We will be sharing information with students in an age-appropriate way today.
More About the System
Blue Point was created with a very specific goal – to provide our first responders with the information they need to make faster, more informed decisions in the event of a life-threatening emergency. We are hopeful we never have to use this system; however, if we do, this will ensure a more rapid and informed response by police and fire.
There are two types of pulls installed in every school: police and medical. The police pull station is blue and the medical pull station is green. Each school has several of each kind installed throughout the building.
Once activated, first responders are notified of the specific school as well as the exact location within the building where the emergency is occurring. Additionally, it provides police with access to live camera feeds to see into the building and a 2-way communications platform where building occupants can provide relevant information to the command group and the command group can provide updates and instructions.
District 44 Adopts New 5-Year Strategic Plan
Following more than a month of feedback sessions with staff and community members, the Lombard District 44 Board of Education officially adopted the district's new 5-year strategic plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for all future decision-making in the district and is the end result of six months of work by a 44-person team of stakeholders.
A full copy of the adopted plan can be found by clicking here. Additionally, to read more about the strategic planning process, please click here.
Students, Staff & Community Members Recognized for Achievements
- PTA Reflections: State and Honorable Mentions
- District 44 Science Fair: Best in Show
- Poetry Contest: Second Place Winners
- Geography Bee: School Finalists
- Spelling Bee: Finalists and Second Place Winners
- Mathcon: Honorable Mentions and Advancing to State
- Sheldon Peck: Honorable Mentions and First, Second & Third Place Winners
- Unselfie: All Student, Staff and Community Nominees
Congratulations to all our students, staff and Lombard community members!
Join Us for the Annual Summer Resource Fair
It may not feel like it today, but summer is right around the corner! Come learn about what options are available in the Lombard community for your family during our annual Summer Resource Fair. Representatives from the library, park district, several community organizations, camps and more will be on hand to discuss their services.
Inside Our Schools: Recognizing and Celebrating Milestone Moments
- School Supplies Donation Gives Madison School Moment to Shine with Pride
- Award-Winning Moments for Music Programs in District 44
- Madison, Hammerschmidt Come Together For Annual Fun Run
About Us
Email: communications@sd44.org
Website: sd44.org
Location: 150 West Madison Street, Lombard, IL, USA
Phone: 6308274400
Twitter: @tweetsfrom44