dolton school district 149

Organizers say the reopening symbolizes a renewed focus on transparency, rebuilding public trust and investing in educational opportunities for Dolton families. #dolton #ribboncutting #school

The inaugural Back to School Huddle & Chalk Walk, part of the district’s Families Matter series, invited parents and guardians to walk their children to school and leave inspirational chalk messages outside school entrances. #chalkwalk

Historically, minority-owned firms, especially those providing professional services such as architecture, have been left out of the bidding process. #dolton149 #minoritycontracting

With this latest budget approval, Dolton School District 149 continues to emphasize its dedication to providing top-notch education while maintaining fiscal responsibility... #dolton #calumetcity

Dolton School District 149 is in the middle of district-wide transformation program to improve student education outcomes... #dolton

“Replacing the 50-year-old windows in the school buildings will ensure that each classroom has circulation of fresh air, that classrooms are warm in the winter and cool in the early summer months,” said Tillman. #WilburTillman

“Mercedes Francisco is a clear education advocate. With two children enrolled in the district, she will strengthen the district's connection to the interests of parents and provide the type of leadership that the Dolton 149 Board of Education needs,” said Board President Wilbur Tillman #DoltonSchoolBoard149

Tillman, who has served on the Dolton 149 board since 2015, encourages parents to attend the board’s monthly meetings. #dolton

“Despite a little rain, the return of Dolton 149’s annual back-to-school carnival was an enormous success providing a fun-filled day for students, and it represented another step toward ‘back to normal’ after the pandemic,” said Dolton 149 Superintendent Dr. Maureen White.

Dr. White, who earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at National-Louis University in Chicago, plans to address not only student achievement but also adult achievement.