October 2025

Dear D7 Families,

As we head into November and the heart of the fall season, I’d like to share a few important updates and reminders with our community.

 

On Tuesday, November 4, District 7 residents will have the opportunity to vote on our millage renewal. This renewal represents a zero increase, meaning there will be no increase to your taxes.

 

This millage is a renewal of existing support that directly benefits our students, staff, and school facilities. You should have received a postcard in the mail outlining the details of the millage renewal. Additionally, a short informational video explaining our millage projects is available. Please click on the link below:  D7 Renewal 2 Oct 25.mp4

Construction Updates:
Thanks to the continued support of our community, we’ve made great progress on our facility projects.

 

Ribbon Cutting at Bedford Elementary! Below is a picture of the Board of Education Members, Building and Site Committee Members, and District Staff officially opening the Bedford Playground.  

Pictured above R-L Pat Atanosian, Maintenance Dept, Leslie Windless, BOE Secretary; Alyse 

Stevanovic, BOE Trustee; Derek Wall, BOE Treasurer; Tawnya Sterlini, BOE Vice-President; Virginia Morgan, Building & Site Committee member; Mary Beth Beltowski, BOE President; Pat Gretka, Building & Site Committee member; Wendy Anderson, BOE Trustee; Mandy Diroff, BOE Trustee; Mary Jouppi, Bedford Elementary Principal; Douglas Lessnau, Bedford Staff Member and Mark Kleinhans, D7 Superintendent.

  

 

Bedford Elementary Site Project Ribbon Cutting: Thanks to the vision and support of our Board of Education, the Building and Site Committee, the dedication of our staff, and the generosity and encouragement of our families and community, we now have a new parking area and drop-off loops to make arrivals and dismissals safer and smoother for everyone. We’re also thrilled to officially open our inclusive playground, where every child can play, explore, and grow together. Alongside it, our basketball and four-square courts, soccer field, and baseball field will give our students endless opportunities to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun. The outdoor classroom area will open the door to new ways of learning and spark curiosity beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. We anxiously await the completion of the new obstacle course that will further add to this new playground area!

 

These projects represent more than construction — they represent commitment, collaboration, and care. Together, we’ve created spaces that will inspire our students for years to come. On behalf of D7, thank you all for believing in our school and our children. The best part of our journey is just beginning  and we can’t wait to see our students fill these new spaces with laughter, learning, and joy.  Thank you!