Members of the West40 Cabinet met this week to continue work on our next five-year Strategic Plan, which will include three core priorities for the organization: Serving Our Students Serving Our Staff Serving Our Region Cabinet members are making considerable progress on the proposed roadmap for our future. On Tuesday, they worked in groups to formulate actions that will support the goals behind each Core Area in the next Strategic Plan. Each group’s conclusions will now be reviewed by other...

“A shining example.” “A diligent worker.” “Extraordinarily ambitious.” These are among the many praises heaped upon young recipients of the 30th Annual School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) Awards, organized by West40 and held on March 19 at West Leyden High School. West40 recognized 142 students from across West Cook County school districts for demonstrating exceptional character in their everyday actions. While academic achievement and participation in activities are considered, they represent...

This week the West40 Cabinet met to review, discuss, and approve three areas of focus that will define the Strategic Plan that will guide our organization over the next five years. So far Cabinet members have worked in groups to synthesize and consolidate our findings based on feedback submitted by internal and external stakeholders. Through understanding the importance of responsible and sustainable growth, strong financial stability, and strategic alignment of programs, partnerships, and...