What Orland School District 135 does

Orland School District 135 is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Orland Park, Illinois, approximately 25 miles southwest of Chicago. Founded in 1849 as a one-room schoolhouse built by English immigrants, the district has grown through decades of consolidation and now operates 10 schools serving approximately 5,200 students from Early Childhood through 8th grade, organized by grade bands (K-2 primary, 3-5 intermediate, 6-8 junior high). The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and funded primarily through local property taxes under Illinois state law; its FY2025 Operating Budget is $90,185,915.

The district's core offering is a comprehensive K-8 academic program that includes full-day kindergarten, enrichment and honors tracks, English Learner services aligned with WIDA/ELPA standards, Title I interventions, Special Education services (including occupational/physical/speech therapy), and Social-Emotional Learning aligned with Illinois standards. Supporting infrastructure includes Jamf-managed Apple devices with Securly home web filtering (two schools carry Apple Distinguished School designations), Infinite Campus/Skyward as the student information system, ParentSquare as the unified family communication platform, AudioEye for WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, Diligent Community for board governance, and a website powered by Finalsite. The district also operates the STARS before/after-school program with 70+ clubs, fee-based bus transportation, summer camps, and food service outsourced to Quest Food Management Services.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from public funding sources (local property taxes, state aid, federal Title I), supplemented by modest fee-based services (lunch at $4.00 for K-5 and $4.25 for 6-8, transportation, summer/STARS programs). Marketing and community engagement is conducted through a multi-channel mix: the orland135.org website, ParentSquare, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/Vimeo, the NSPRA Award of Excellence-winning "Let's Be Here For It" podcast (Season 3), the tri-annual IGNITE135 print newsletter mailed to 29,000+ households in Orland Park and Orland Hills, and community events such as the Back to School Bash and Fun Run35. Superintendent John Bryk has led the district since July 1, 2020.

Name

Orland School District 135

Legal name

Orland School District 135

Website

https://orland135.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Orland School District 135 is a public K-8 school district in Orland Park, Illinois, operating 10 schools serving approximately 5,200 students from Early Childhood through 8th grade with a FY2025 operating budget of $90.2 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school district
• Junior high education
• Special education services
• Before and after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Orland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Orland School District 135 is a public K-8 school district operating 10 schools to deliver comprehensive educational services to approximately 5,200 students from Early Childhood through 8th grade in Orland Park, Illinois. Core offerings include core academic instruction across primary (K-2), intermediate (3-5), and junior high (6-8) grade bands, along with supporting programs such as enrichment/honors, Full-Day Kindergarten, Special Education, English Learner services, Title I support, Social-Emotional Learning, STARS before/after-school care, summer camps, food services, and student transportation. The district supplements instruction with instructional technology programs, parent communication platforms, and a recognized podcast and print newsletter.

Product overview

Orland School District 135 operates a unified K-8 educational platform consisting of core academic programs (Early Childhood through 8th grade) delivered across 10 schools organized by grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). The district supplements core instruction with enrichment/honors programs, special education services, English learner support, Title I interventions, and a Full Day Kindergarten option. Supporting services include STARS before/after school care, summer camps (STEM, sports, coding, arts), student transportation, and food services via Quest Food Management. The district maintains instructional technology programs including device management through Jamf, web filtering via Securly, and Apple Distinguished School designations. Communication infrastructure includes ParentSquare for family engagement, the 'Let's Be Here For It' podcast, IGNITE135 tri-annual newsletter, and digital accessibility tools including AudioEye and Google Translate integration. Governance tools include Infinite Campus for student information and Diligent Community for board meetings.

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Products and services

• Core K-8 Educational Programs Comprehensive elementary education for Early Childhood through 8th grade across 10 schools, organized into primary (K-2), intermediate (3-5), and junior high (6-8) grade bands for Orland Park and Orland Hills families.
• Full-Day Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten with KIDS Assessment for student evaluation, available across the district's primary schools.
• Enrichment and Honors Programs
• English Learner (EL) Program Bilingual education program using WIDA/ELPA standards with Can Do Descriptors and Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) support for multilingual learners.
• Special Education Services Full range of special education services including assistive technology, behavioral support, occupational/physical therapy, speech/language therapy, and Section 504 accommodations for students with IEPs.
• Title I Services Federal supplemental education program providing additional academic support to eligible students at Title I schools.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Standards-based social-emotional learning curriculum aligned with Illinois Social-Emotional Learning Standards for K-8 students.
• STARS Before and After School Program Fee-based before and after-school childcare and enrichment program with multiple locations and special events, including 70+ clubs available to enrolled students.
• Summer Camps (STEM, Sports, Arts, Coding) Various fee-based summer enrichment programs including STEM Camp, Beginner Sports Camp, Jr Soccer Camp, Choir Camp, Coding Camp, Basketball/Volleyball/Soccer, Band and Orchestra, and Cross Country/Softball, plus 2026 Summer Camps catalog.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation services offered on a fee basis to student riders, with notification system and FAQ support.
• School Food Services (Quest Catered) Cafeteria lunch programs operated by Quest Food Management Services across all 10 schools, with lunch menus, nutritional information via FD MealPlanner, and free/reduced lunch applications.
• Apple Distinguished Schools Program Apple Distinguished School-designated instructional technology program at Century Jr High and Meadow Ridge, leveraging Jamf-managed Apple devices and Securly web filtering for personalized learning.
• Let's Be Here For It Podcast Official district podcast now in Season 3, distributed via Vimeo; recognized by NSPRA with an Award of Excellence and covering positive news, achievements, and updates from across District 135 schools.
• IGNITE135 Print Newsletter Tri-annual print newsletter mailed to all households in Orland Park and Orland Hills, covering district updates, events, and accomplishments.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 10 schools identified as commendable for the 23-24 school year on the Illinois State Report Card 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration15 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• RJM Consulting Services Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024RJM Consulting Services Inc., specifically Bob Madonia, was engaged in Spring 2024 to conduct the district's strategic long-range planning process. The firm facilitated committee meetings, community input sessions, and the development of the 2024-2029 five-year strategic plan.
• Quest Food Management ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2008Quest Food Management Services provides food services for students across all 10 district schools. Founded in 1985 in Lombard, Illinois, Quest serves over 80 educational institutions in 110+ facilities across Chicagoland and was ranked #40 in Food Management Magazine's Top 50 food management companies in 2017. Quest provides fresh, made-from-scratch food and assembled-to-order menu options.
• Orland Park Lions ClubminorOthersThe Orland Park Lions Club received the Community Spirit Award in June 2017 in recognition of their service and contributions to District 135 students.
• Parents for Education (PFE)coreOthersPFE is the district's parent organization that supports students and staff through fundraising and community events. The organization hosted the first-ever Run35 Fun Run to raise money for students and staff. Board liaisons are Nichole Browner and Linda Peckham-Dodge.
• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)majorOthersISBE recognizes district staff through the 'Those Who Excel' program and designates school performance levels through the Illinois School Report Card. District 135 has had 19+ staff members receive ISBE recognition over multiple years.
• TruGreen CommercialminorOthersTruGreen Commercial provides lawn care and fertilizer applications to district properties as part of the Integrated Pest Management program. Applications are scheduled semi-annually in spring and fall.
• Apple Inc.majorTechnology or IntegrationCentury Jr High and Meadow Ridge School have been designated as Apple Distinguished Schools, recognizing their exemplary use of Apple technology to support teaching and learning. The district utilizes Apple devices managed through Jamf.
• Consolidated High School District 230minorOthersDistrict 230 (Sandburg High School) shares the Administration Center at 94th Avenue and 151st Street with District 135. The two districts collaborate on the joint D135/Sandburg Art Show.
• Orland Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Chamber of Commerce occupies the Little Red Schoolhouse building (originally built 1917) that District 135 donated/moved to 88th Avenue in 1986. Board members Linda Peckham-Dodge and Ray Morandi serve as liaisons.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210: Regional high school district serving New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, and Manhattan. Functions as a downstream feeder for several elementary districts comparable to OSD135 and reflects the regional secondary tier OSD135 graduates into.

Direct peers

• Frankfort School District 157C: K-8 elementary district in Frankfort, IL with comparable size and suburban south-Chicago demographic profile. Closely analogous in grade structure and feeder pattern to Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210.
• Homer School District 33C: Neighboring K-8 elementary district in Homer Glen, IL with overlapping attendance boundaries with Orland Park. Comparable Illinois public elementary district with similar size and grade configuration.
• Tinley Park School District 146: Adjacent K-8 elementary district serving Tinley Park, IL, with a similar grade-band structure (primary, intermediate, junior high). Closest comparable suburban south-suburban Illinois elementary district in size and student demographics.
• New Lenox School District 122: K-8 elementary district in New Lenox, IL serving southwestern Chicago suburbs. Closely comparable grade-span, enrollment scale, and Illinois school funding environment.
• Consolidated High School District 230: Orland Park-based high school district that shares the OSD135 Administration Center and serves as OSD135's sole high-school feeder; directly comparable Illinois public district operating in the same geography with overlapping community and board relationships.
• Kirby School District 140: K-8 elementary district in Tinley Park, IL serving a similar south-suburban community. Comparable in enrollment, building count, and program offerings to OSD135.
• Palos School District 128: Nearby K-8 elementary district in Palos Hills/Palos Park, IL with comparable suburban Chicago south-southwest profile. Similar grade configuration and Illinois public school funding model.
• Mokena School District 159: K-8 elementary district in Mokena, IL with similar suburban Chicago south-suburban profile. Comparable in scale, program offering, and feeder relationship to Lincoln-Way area high schools.

Others

• Illinois State Board of Education: State regulatory body that issues School Report Card designations (including OSD135's Commendable status) and oversees compliance for Illinois public districts. Relevant as the counterparty establishing the accountability framework within which OSD135's quality signal is generated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OSD135
• YouTubevimeo.com/user117859001
• Facebookfacebook.com/OSD135
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/osd135
• Instagraminstagram.com/osd135

Compliance2 records

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Profiles15 records

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