March 17, 2010 | Board finalizes Phase I reductions; takes first look at Phase II
Although the intention is to recall as many employees as possible, the District 308 Board of Education voted March 15 to honorably dismiss 91 employees from their positions as part of Phase I of reductions to the 2010-11 budget. ...Read More
March 4, 2010 | It is time to talk to the Governor about education funding
Governor Quinn posted his proposed budget online last week and requested letters of response as to how the budget might be adjusted and the fiscal situation in the state addressed.Governor Quinn's budget contains a 15 percent across-the-board reduction in education funding. As District 308 superintendent, I constructed the following letter that outlines my thoughts on how to address the budget problem. ...Read More
March 4, 2010 | March Parent Newsletter Posted
The latest issue of the School Matters Monthly parent newsletter has been posted. Click below to read the March edition. Past editions can be found by clicking "About District 308" and then "Publications." ...Read More
March 2, 2010 | Home & School Needs Volunteers!
Our school will be hosting this year's Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 20th and Plank Home and School will be selling lunch to all participants and visitors. We are looking for volunteer parents/guardians to help us on the following shifts: Friday, March 19 for Set-up starting at 3 pm and Saturday, March 20 for 1st Shift at 9 am – 12 pm or 2nd Shift at 12 pm – 3 pm. All proceeds will benefit our school through Home and School funded activities. Want to help? Please contact us at plankhsa@yahoo.com or (630)551-0347. ...Read More
February 23, 2010 | State hits D308 with another funding dilemma
The most recent estimate to come from the state is a 10-percent, across the board cut to school districts' state funding. What does this mean for District 308 next school year? It means a budget that will need to be reduced by $11 million, in addition to the $5.5 million that has already been identified by the school district. Click "Read More" to read about the issue, talking points, and ways to contact your local legislators. ...Read More
February 22, 2010 | Board approves $5.5 million reduction plan
Click "Read More" for information on the 2010-11 budget reduction plan approved by the Board of Education on Feb. 22. ...Read More
January 27, 2010 | Sixth Grade Band & Choir Registration
Current fifth-grade students interested in participating in the band or choir programs in sixth grade should register with their junior high schools. Mandatory registration appointments for the Beginning Band program are scheduled during March. ...Read More