- West Chicago Elementary School District 33
- District Administration
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District Administration
District 33 Superintendent, Ms. Kristina Davis, ED.S.
Kristina Davis was born and raised in Hinsdale, Illinois, a suburb of DuPage County, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) with a major in Spanish and a concentration in Business and Translation. She went on to earn a Master’s in Educational Leadership and an Educational Specialist degree from NIU with a Superintendent endorsement. Currently, she is working to complete her Doctorate from NIU.
Davis began her educational career over 25 years ago as a bilingual teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant director before she landed a position in West Chicago Elementary School District 33. For the first 10 years, she served in District 33 as the Director of Second Language Learning and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. She was appointed as the Superintendent in December 2019.
During her time in D33, she focused on developing the K-8 curricular program. She led D33 teams in the development of an inclusive educational model that includes the expansion and improvement in dual language education, special education, gifted and talented education, full-day kindergarten, and middle school block scheduling. As superintendent, she has prioritized increasing building safety, improving two-way communication with parents, developing strong grade-level teams, and evaluating and improving some of the district’s programs.
Superintendent
Kristina Davis, ED.S.
davisk@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext. 1203Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
Alma Garcia
garciaa@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext. 1203
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Department Roles and Responsibilities
Our district team works hard each and every day in support of our students and schools. They serve in important roles to help make sure staff members are paid, students are registered, technology is working, meals are served and many more important activities. Review our Roles & Responsibilities to help better understand the functions across departments.
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Business and Operations
Key Staff
Director of Business and Operations
Karen Apostoli
apostolik@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1227- Budget development with district wide implementation
- Financial projections - revenues and expendidtures, investments, cash flow, local resources
- National School Lunch Program
- Pupil Transportation
- Health Life Safety and School Code compliance
- Skyward Financial and Employee Database
- Comprehensive Federal, State and ISBE reporting and audits
Executive Assistant
Ed Fuentes
fuentese@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1224- Processing all requisitions for supplies and materials and vendor contact
- Processing all Free & Reduced Lunch applications per Federal compliance
- Assisting with communication to parents for transportation and routing
- Processing Joint bidding documents for D25, D33, D34 and D94
- Processing student attendance and monthly ADA reporting
Fiscal Operations Assistant/Payroll
Holly Franklin
franklinh@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1223- Assists with all financial, budgetary and accounting processes
- Assists with Payroll processing
- Processes all required federal and state tax reports and employee W-2s
- Processes and records District receipts
- Assists with specialized data mining and crystal reporting
Accounts Payable
Blanca Guerrero
guerrerob@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext. 1202- Verifies vendor invoices and processes bill payments
Department Responsibilities
- Present pertinent financial information to the Board of Education for their active consideration in their policy-making role.
- Provide financial guidance to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education, which supports the fiscal stability of the school district.
- Model moral, legal, and ethical behavior and implement controls and processes to ensure that public dollars are spent appropriately.
- Ensure internal controls effectively maintain the integrity of financial records and safeguard district assets.
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Communications
Key Staff
Asst. Director of Communications and Community Relations
Gina Steinbrecher
steinbrecherg@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1201- Acts as a liaison between the district and the community
- PeachJar
- Town Hall Events
- Blackboard Mass Notification System
- Development of District Marketing Materials
- District 33 Mobile App
- District 33 Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- District 33 Website
- District 33 Branding Guidelines
- School Branding Guidelines
- Emergency and Crisis Communication
- NewsBites e-newsletter for Parents and Community
- The D33 Source e-newsletter for Staff
- The Link Printed Newsletter Mailed to Community
- #D33Pride Awards for Staff, Students and Partners
- Media Relations (press inquiries)
- Oversight of Strategic Communication Efforts
- Photography
- School Board/District Communications Support
- School PTO Liaison
- Social Media Guidelines & Registry
- Staff Retirement and Service Awards Recognition
- Translation/Interpretation Requests
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Partnerships / Community Schools
Key Staff
Assistant Director of Partnerships
Sarah Norton
nortons@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1229- Community partnerships
- District McKinney Vento/Homeless Liaison
- Oversee community partner-run programming, including CAPE Afterschool and Puente del Pueblo Afterschool, and the WeGo Community Market Food Pantry
- District Wellness Policy & Committee
Community School Administrator
Penny Muñoz
munozp@wego33.org
(630) 293-6060 ext.5357- Oversees the Community School Model and Family Liaisons at Indian Knoll, Wegner, Turner, and Leman Middle School
Community School Administrator
Tiffany Posey
poseyt@wego33.org
(630) 293-6060 ext.2214- Oversees Community School Model and Family Liaisons at Currier, Gary, Pioneer and Early Childhood
Executive Secretary for the Department of Partnerships
Sonia Mendez
mendezs@wego33.org
(630) 293-6600 ext. 2214- McKinney-Vento/Homeless Records and Transportation
- Issue IDs, FOBs, Keys, and Radios
- Support Volunteers and Community Partners Fingerprinting and Background Checks
Department Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain community partnerships to provide well-rounded support and enrichment opportunities for students and families
- Oversee the district’s Community School Model which consists of the:
- Access and Linkage to Community Resources
- Family Engagement and Education Opportunities
- Shared Leadership and Collaboration
- Extended and Enriched Learning Opportunities
- Host family events in conjunction with community partner organizations, including adult education opportunities
- Support families that are living in temporary housing situations or are experiencing homelessness
- District-wide student attendance support and monitoring
- Student, family, and staff mental health resource coordination
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Facilities and Grounds / Safety
Key Staff
Director of Facilities and Grounds
Fred Cadena
cadenaf@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1221- Safety Concerns
- Blue Point
- Cameras
- HVAC
- Raptor - User Training
- Construction
Asst. Director of Facilities and Grounds
Arely Alfaro
alfaroa@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1211- Work Orders
- Custodial Needs/Staff
- Raptor
- Grounds
- Hiring
- Building Access
Executive Secretary
Leticia Correa
correal@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1206Head Facility Engineer
Francisco Jimenez
jimenezf@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000Department Responsibilities
The Facilities and Grounds Department is responsible for overseeing all maintenance aspects of all the district schools and facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.
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Human Resources
Key Staff
Director of Human Resources
Sarah Burnett
burnetts@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext 1205Executive Secretary
Melissa Lazcano
lazcanom@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext 1215- New Hires
- Substitute Teachers
- Teacher Renewal Contracts
- Tuition Reimbursment
- Verification of Employment
Information Specialist
Monica Roth
rothm@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext 1218- Skyward
- RedRover (Absences)
- Seniority Lists
- Lane Changes
- GCN
Department Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Department of Human Resources is to recruit, develop and retain the highest quality permanent and substitute staff to support student learning.
The Department of Human Resources:
- serves as the initial contact for job applicants and a resource for new employees
- assures employees are properly certified
- coordinates annual enrollment and staffing projections
- administers employment contracts and work calendars
- maintains personnel records and performance evaluations
- implements collective bargaining agreements and labor relations
- facilitates policy development and job description revisions
- oversees staff evaluations
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Student Services
Key Staff
Director of Student Services
Sherri Massa
massas@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1212- BCBA Request for Assistance
- CPI Training
- SASED IST, Coaching, Training Requests
- PBIS
- MTSS
Assistant Director of Student Services
(Leman Middle School)
Samantha Battaglia
battaglias@wego33.org
(630) 293-6060 ext. 5207- 504 Questions/Concerns
- CPR/First Aid
- Field Trip Request/Nurse Needs
- Out-of-District Placements
- DLM Kite Portal
Assistant Director of Student Services
Lauren Dixon
dixonl@wego33.org
(630) 293-6600 ext. 2252.Asst. Director Student Services
Jennifer Rutkas
rutkasj@wego33.org
(630) 293 - 6000 ext.Executive Secretary for Student Services
Cristal Rubio
rubioc@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1233- Special Education Curriculum License Renewal
Receptionist
Yesenia Castillo
castilloy@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1200- Records Requests
- Special Education Transportation
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Teaching and Learning
Key Staff
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Lea DeLuca
delucal@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1209
Director of Assessment & Accountability
Cathy Park
parkc@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000Athletic Director
Julie Odom
odomj@wego33.org
(630) 293-6060 ext. 5345
Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning
Jenny Brunke
(630) 293-6000Executive Secretary
Jenny Ballines
ballinesj@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1216Grant Specialist
Alyssa Parisi
parisia@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.1208Lead Teacher for Math
Kate Mayster
maysterk@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000- Eureka Math/Great Minds
- Freckle
- IXL Math
- Numeracy Consultants
- ST Math
Department Responsibilities
- organization and maintenance of the District's instructional program
- curriculum development and alignment
- staff development
- student academic assessment systems
- school improvement programs
- management of federal, state and private grants
- work closely with data management systems to analyze assessment results in order to improve instruction
- help facilitate partnerships between schools, parents, and the community aimed at high student achievement
- development of instructional resources including print, graphic, and electronic materials that provide models of authentic language use, including academic language, in authentic contexts to help expand parents' ability to communicate with teachers, to actively engage in their children's schooling, and to participate meaningfully in educational decision-making
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Technology
Key Staff
Director of Technology and Infrastructure
Matt Ryan
ryanm@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext. 1217Instructional Technology Coaches
Currier
Carol Barsotti
barsottic@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.2220Gary
Roxanna Del Real
delrealr@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.3251Indian Knoll
Brenda Silva
silvab@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.4234Leman Middle School
Diane Hernandez
hernandezd@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.5253Turner
(630) 293-6000 ext.7230Wegner
Tom Boyk
boykt@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.8208System Analyst
Daisy Fernandez
fernandezd@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.5213- eSchoolPlus
- Home Access Center
- Online Registration
- Clever
- State Reporting
Technology Support Technician I
Raymond Snowden
snowdenr@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.5308- Laptop Repair
- iPad Configuration/Repair
- Phones
Eddie Fuentes
fuentesj@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.5373- Desktop/Laptop(Logins/Password Reset)
- Chromebook User Support
- Printers/Copiers
Technology Support Technician II
Leo Toxtle
toxtlel@wego33.org
(630) 293-6000 ext.5267- Desktop Repair
- Laptop Repair
- Chromebook Repair
Technology Aide
Indian Knoll/Wegner
Deb Fouts
foutsd@wego33.orgELC/Currier/Gary
Debbie Foreman
foremand@wego33.orgPioneer/Pioneer PreK/Turner
Michael Webster
websterm@wego33.orgLeman Middle School
Manny Ortiz
ortize@wego33.org