Valley View Schools

What Valley View Schools does

Valley View Community School District 365-U is a public K-12 school district formed in 1972 through the consolidation of smaller districts, serving approximately 14,500 students across 21 educational facilities — two high schools, five middle schools, fourteen elementary schools, and two early childhood centers — in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and portions of Plainfield, Lockport, and Downers Grove in Will County, Illinois. The district offers a comprehensive K-12 program spanning preschool through twelfth grade, including special education, English Language Learner services, college and career readiness preparation, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Connections) afterschool program, and the Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP) for post-high-school-age students with disabilities. Operating technology is built on Google Workspace for Education Plus Edition (with a district-wide migration from Microsoft email underway for 2026-27), the Infinite Campus Student Information System for enrollment and grading, ParentSquare for family communication, and a four-year device replenishment cycle covering Chromebooks, iPads, and laptops.

Funding is derived primarily from local property taxes (approximately 60% of revenues) and State of Illinois aid (including the Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax, which has declined from a $32.0M peak to a $14.7M projection), supplemented by student fees, grants, and corporate donations such as the ExxonMobil gift (14th consecutive year) and CITGO's $25,000 for science lab equipment. The FY2025-26 operating budget projects $324.2M in expenditures excluding on-behalf payments, with a projected fund balance of roughly $124.9M equating to approximately 140 days of cash on hand — well above the GFOA recommended minimum of 90 days. Bond ratings stand at AA- (S&P) and Aa2 (Moody's), and the district has not requested an additional property tax levy since 2002. The district employs over 2,400 full-time staff, making it the fifth-largest employer in Will County, and is overseen by a seven-member elected Board of Education with leadership transitioning in July 2026 from Superintendent Dr. Keith Wood to Dr. Teresa Polson.

Name

Valley View Schools

Legal name

Valley View Community School District 365-U

Website

https://vvsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Valley View Community School District 365-U is a public K-12 school district serving roughly 14,500 students across 21 schools in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and surrounding Will County, Illinois, funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Education Transportation & Accessibility Services (EDAJAKAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Special education services
• After-school programs
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Local property taxes generate approximately 60% of all revenues for VVSD through the annual levy process. The 2025 tax levy is a 4.94% increase to the 2024 extension, with the district having not requested an additional tax levy since 2002.
2. State Funding: State of Illinois funding including CPPRT (Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax), which has declined from $32.0 million peak to $14.7 million projected for 2025.
3. Student Fees: Registration fees, instructional resource fees, and optional program fees (competitive sports, summer band, parking permits, driver's education). Fee waivers available for income-qualifying families.
4. Grants and Donations: Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation grants (approximately $71,165 annually for 62+ grant programs), corporate donations (ExxonMobil, CITGO $25,000 for lab equipment), and community donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Valley View Community School District 365-U operates as a public K-12 school district delivering comprehensive educational services from early childhood through grade 12 to approximately 14,500 students across 21 facilities in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and portions of Plainfield, Lockport, and Downers Grove in Will County, Illinois. Service lines include general academics, special education, multilingual/bilingual programs, before- and after-school enrichment through the Connections 21st CCLC program, and the STEP transition program for special needs students. Complementary paid services include driver's education, competitive sports and activity fees, registration fees, and parking permits, alongside school meals, transportation, and a school-based health center.

Product overview

Valley View School District 365U is a single-unit public school district operating 21 educational facilities that serve approximately 14,500 students from preschool through grade 12 across the communities of Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and surrounding areas in Will County, Illinois. The district offers a comprehensive educational program including general education, special education services, early childhood programs, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities. The district utilizes various educational technology platforms including Infinite Campus (student information system), Google Workspace for Education, ParentSquare (family communication), and Edgenuity (online learning). The district does not operate as a technology product company with commercial software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connections Afterschool Program: 21st Century Community Learning Centers program providing academic enrichment during non-school hours for students at participating schools including Hermansen ES, Oak View ES, Wood View ES, A. Vito Martinez MS, and Brooks MS.
• Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP)
• Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation (VVEEF)

Products and services

• Valley View School District 365U K-12 Public Education Comprehensive tuition-free K-12 public education delivered across two high schools, five middle schools, 14 elementary schools, and two early childhood centers, serving approximately 14,500 resident students in Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and surrounding Will County, Illinois communities.
• Early Childhood Education Program Preschool for All and early childhood programming for children ages 0-5, delivered through the Debbie Sykora Early Childhood Center and Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center, including developmental screening and kindergarten-readiness preparation.
• Connections Afterschool Program (21st Century Community Learning Centers) Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC funded program providing academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and STEM activities during non-school hours for students at five participating schools — Kenneth L. Hermansen ES, Oak View ES, Wood View ES, A. Vito Martinez MS, and Brooks MS — with priority for high-poverty and low-performing school populations.
• Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP) Transition program for post-high-school-age special needs students providing vocational training, employment preparation, and independent-living skills at 360 Blair Lane, Bolingbrook.
• Special Education Services District-wide special education programming and supports across all 21 facilities, including the Special Education Family Council that advises on programming and policies for students with disabilities.
• Bilingual / Multilingual Education Programs English-language learner and bilingual education programs supporting students from culturally and linguistically diverse households, supplemented by the Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC). District communications and family resources are offered in English, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, Tagalog, Arabic, and Russian.
• Driver's Education Program High school driver's education offered as a fee-based program at $250 per student, scheduled through the high school course catalog with required fees payable by the program deadline.
• Middle and High School Competitive Sports & Activities Optional fee-based athletic and activity programs across the two high schools and five middle schools. Middle school competitive sports are $70 per sport (max $175 for multi-sport); high school competitive sports are $135 per sport (max $325 for multi-sport); non-competitive activity fees are $40 middle school (max $100) and $70 high school (max $175).
• School Transportation Services Home-to-school bus transportation operated by the district's Transportation Department of 208 bus drivers and monitors plus four dispatchers, complemented by crossing guard services contracted to Andy Frain Services.
• School Meals & Nutrition Services District-wide breakfast and lunch programs managed by the Nutrition Services department across all school sites, including the Wood View Elementary kitchen renovation project.
• School-Based Health Center On-site health services for VVSD students located at Brooks Middle School (phone 630-679-3844), operating as part of the Community Schools Model in partnership with health professionals.
• Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation Grants Program 501c3 nonprofit foundation (VVEEF) established in 1994 that awards approximately $71,165 annually across 62+ grant programs funding educational enhancements beyond the Board-approved curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% of VVSD students met College and Career Readiness benchmarks in 2025, up from 15% in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenneth J. Kogut & AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 June 2026Independent energy consultant providing competitive procurement for electricity and natural gas. Has been providing energy consulting for VVSD for 46 years. Guides RFP process for gas and electricity procurement.
• Armorshield Construction CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 June 2026Contract for $811,000 to replace gymnasium and main corridor roofing at Romeoville High School. Work scheduled May 26, 2026 with substantial completion July 24, 2026.
• GSF USAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 April 2026Five-year cleaning services contract beginning FY 2027 for $24,745,155.74 with projected savings of $1,811,055.25. Starting hourly wage of $16.03 for cleaning staff with 2% annual increases.
• West40minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 March 2026Designated as Learning Partner for Oak View Elementary School designated as Comprehensive under ESSA. Funded by Title I, Part A, Section 1003 School Improvement Grant. Anticipated cost $45,500.00.
• Great Lakes Hotel SupplyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 February 2026Contract for $218,293.00 for Base Bid Equipment Package for Wood View Elementary School Kitchen Renovation.
• Abbey Construction CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 February 2026Contract for $647,891.87 for site improvements at Jamie McGee Elementary School including parking lot expansion and driveway replacement.
• Reitano Design GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 February 2026Kitchen consultant reviewing bids for responsiveness, qualifications, and compliance with bid specifications for Wood View Elementary Kitchen Renovation.
• L&R Labor (dba Exmoor Construction)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 February 2026Contract for $114,900 to replace band lockers at Brooks Middle School. Work scheduled summer 2026 to complete before school starts in August.
• Tressler LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 December 2025Designated as district's legal representative for all current and future Property Tax Appeals to maintain necessary legal standing for contesting tax assessment appeals impacting district's financial interests.
• Dr. Teresa PolsoncoreOthers · 17 November 2025Approved as incoming Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Keith Wood. Currently Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services PreK-12th Grade.
• Bolingbrook Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Intergovernmental agreement for reciprocal, top-priority use of facilities and services without charge (except under certain conditions) from September 2025 through May 2026. Supports community partnership and resource sharing between district and park services.
• Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025ICAN facility dogs to train select VVSD employees to be caretakers for school facility dogs. Dogs paired with caretakers based on personality and school needs. Currently adding a facility dog at Jamie McGee Elementary School.
• AmplifiedIT (CDW Division)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 August 2025Technology partner for migration from Microsoft email to Gmail for 2026-27 school year. Amount not to exceed $47,520.00 to ensure successful migration to Google Workspace environment.
• Andy Frain ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 August 2025Three-year contract (with option for two-year extension) for crossing guard services beginning 2025-2026 school year. Approximately 28 crossing guards to staff the same locations as prior years.
• Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation (VVEEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner501c3 nonprofit organization supporting enhanced educational experiences for VVSD students since 1994. Awards approximately $71,165 annually to fund 62+ grant programs for educational enhancements beyond Board-approved curriculum.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Joliet Public Schools District 86: Will County K-12 district with similar large urban-suburban student population, including higher percentages of low-income and bilingual students comparable to VVSD demographics.
• Township High School District 214: Large Illinois high school-only district (~11,000+ students); comparable in financial reporting excellence (GFOA recipient) and operating scale within Illinois public K-12.
• Indian Prairie School District 204: Large Illinois K-12 public school district serving similar southwest Chicago suburbs (Aurora, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Plainfield) with comparable enrollment scale and demographics. Most directly comparable in geography, size, and program breadth.
• Lockport Township High School District 205: Will County high school district serving portions of the same VVSD footprint (Lockport area), partially overlapping geographic service area and feeder patterns.
• Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202: Adjacent K-12 public school district serving Plainfield and parts of Bolingbrook; comparable student population size and Will/Kendall County footprint. Shares enrollment boundaries with VVSD.
• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Suburban Chicago K-12 public school district of comparable enrollment scale (~17,000 students) with similar financial strength and bond ratings. Often benchmarked alongside VVSD for fiscal and academic performance.
• Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201: Will/Grundy/Kendall County K-12 district of comparable growth pattern and southwest-suburban geography, often grouped with VVSD in regional demographic studies.
• Maine Township High School District 207: Suburban Chicago secondary district with comparable enrollment scale and recurring financial-reporting recognition; useful benchmark for VVSD's secondary programming and outcomes.
• Oswego Community Unit School District 308: Growing southwest-suburban Chicago K-12 district with similar enrollment scale, demographics, and rapid-growth history comparable to VVSD's founding era.
• Community Unit School District 200 (Wheaton-Warrenville): DuPage County K-12 district of similar enrollment scale and suburban Chicago profile, frequently cited in Illinois school finance comparisons for credit strength and governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valley-view-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/vvsd365u
• TikToktiktok.com/@vvsd365

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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