Dr. Denise Wilcox Superintendent | Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3
Dr. Denise Wilcox Superintendent | Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3
Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 has received national recognition for its efforts in student data privacy, earning the Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Leadership. This distinction is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting students' digital information.
The district joins a select group of Illinois schools recognized for their work in data privacy and digital responsibility. Staff members from various departments collaborate to ensure that decisions regarding technology and data prioritize student safety.
Superintendent Dr. Denise Wilcox stated, "Our care for students doesn’t stop at the classroom door; it extends into every digital space they enter. We want families to know that when their child logs in to learn, they’re doing so in a safe, secure, and trusted environment."
This achievement aligns with the district's broader goals of leadership, trust, and continuous improvement as part of its Journey to Blue Ribbon Excellence. The district emphasizes transparent policies, staff training, and clear communication with families.
Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 serves Lake County and includes Beach Park Middle School, Howe Elementary School, Kenneth Murphy School, Newport Elementary School, and Oak Crest School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 149 teachers with an average salary of $63,553. The teaching staff is composed of 78.6 percent women and 21.4 percent men; none have more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The student population is diverse: 15.9 percent White, 22 percent Black, 54.3 percent Hispanic, and 2.2 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, the district spent $22,192 per student for a total expenditure of $46,446,810 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
Dr. Wilcox emphasized that protecting students is integral to the district’s mission: "Protecting students isn’t just a task on our to-do list. It’s part of who we are."
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