Wednesday, October 17, 2012
District 225 held mock elections in both high schools after the first presidential debate.
Most students at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South may not be of legal voting age, but a mock election held earlier this month gave them a chance to share their feelings about the November races. At GBN, the Obama/Biden ticket earned 936, 63.33 percent of the votes. Romney/Ryan earned 458, 30.99 percent of the votes. Complete election results available online. At GBS, the Obama/Biden ticket earned 548, 60 percent of the votes. Romney/Ryan earned 360, 39.6 percent of the votes. Complete election results available online. In conjunction with the League of Women Voters, the mock election took place on Oct. 4 and 5 at GBN, and Oct. 8 at GBS, included a true-to-form ballot and polling place. Throughout the school day, students could vote …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Administrators hope conservative approach offers financial stability for future students at Glenbrook high schools.
The following release was provided by District 225. The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the 2012-13 budget, projecting $101,184,315 in revenues and $101,181,009 in expenditures in the Operating Fund. Based on the approved budget, the District forecasts an Operating Fund balance of $69.7 million as of June 30, 2013. “Maintaining strong fund balances is a key financial strategy for our district as we face uncertainties such as increasing student enrollment and potential decreases in state and federal funding,” said Board President Skip Shein. “By doing so, we greatly enhance our ability to continue providing the level of service our community expects from the Glenbrooks.” The majority (95%) of the District …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Also featured: Glenbrook North students raise $3,500 for charities.
Students Tackle Home Improvements for War Veteran More than 40 student and teacher volunteers from Glenbrook South’s Interact Club recently came together to help a 84-year-old Korean War veteran with some needed home improvements. Over a two-day period, the group repainted, landscaped and installed new light fixtures around the Arlington Heights home. GBS Interact Club partnered with Habitat for Humanity for the renovations. The volunteer effort was also part of the club’s annual Paint-a-thon event. Interact is open to juniors and seniors who are interested in public service projects and helping those in need. Global Citizens Club donates $3,500 Several organizations will be on the receiving end of some charitable efforts spearheaded by …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
GBS and GBN recently participated in an energy study to reduce use and save money. The Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity rated the district as 'highly efficient'; the schools have reduced energy consumption by $1M since 2008-2009.
Glenbrook North and South are doing their part to go Green but still have room for improvement, according to a recent energy study through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The retro-commissioning energy audit identified opportunities to reduce energy use and save money throughout the district, which was recognized as 'highly efficient' by the agency. Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) was designated to complete the review at GBN while EnerNOC, Inc., an energy consulting firm, conducted the analysis at GBS. Both schools completed the no-cost process during the 2012 spring semester. “It was cited that the maintenance staff do an exceptional job in operating the schools in a highly efficient manner…
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the appointments of two new members to fill vacancies left earlier this summer.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the appointments of two new members to fill vacancies left earlier this summer.
There will be some new faces on District 225's board this school year. At the Board of Education meeting Monday, two new members were appointed to fill vacancies left earlier this summer. After taking their oaths, Bruce Doughty and Karen Stang Hanley immediately began serving the remainder of vacancies, which expire in April 2013. Bruce Doughty Doughty and his family have resided in Northbrook since 1995. His wife is a GBN graduate, eldest son is a current student, and youngest son is scheduled to attend in a few years. He and his wife are members of the GBN Choir and Theatre Parents Organization and the Athletic Booster Club. Doughty currently serves as a commissioner on the Northbrook Community Relations Committee. An attorney who …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Students in a unique academic program at the Glenbrook schools discover community after a summer of grieving.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The following story was provided by District 225. Across District 225, on August 23, students filled the halls of Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools for the first time after a particularly challenging summer. The months usually consumed with vacations and relaxation had been broken up by a handful of inexplicable events that touched the lives of many in the Northbrook and Glenview communities — the death of a teacher, a student who died in a car accident, the suicides of a GBN alum and a GBN football player. So on the rainy Thursday morning, as students of the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies gathered in the Student Activities Center at GBS, they were greeted with a personal story from the program’s director Matt …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
As part of new contract agreements, Glenbrook support employees will see a 2.3 percent salary increase; school administrators not represented by a union will receive a 2.25 percent hike.
On Monday, August 27, the Glenbrook High School Board of Education, ratified contract agreements with the Glenbrook Educational Support Staff Association (GESSA) and the Glenbrook Educational Support Paraprofessionals Association (GESPA). "Like" Glenview or Northbrook Patch on Facebook to receive future community updates in your news feed. The district and unions had been involved in interest-based bargaining since February 2012, and concluded in June 2012. The previous contracts expired on June 30, 2012. “Both teams believe that the contract agreement is fair to all stakeholders, including students, parents, staff and the taxpayers of District 225,” said Board President Skip Shein. The three-year agreement on contract language between the…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Organizational goals include reduction of overall energy consumption and improving internal communications.
Each year, the Glenbrook High School District 225 administration works with the Board of Education to develop District Initiatives and set organizational goals for the coming school year. “Even though state and federal mandates impact our work as administrators, our district will continue to strive beyond these minimum requirements to improve our schools, according to identified needs,” said Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle. The plan discussed with the Board includes numerous tasks designed to accomplish a total of 10 high-level goals. The goals are divided into targeted categories that include curriculum and instruction, human resources, business, public relations and communications, and technology. These specific goals include: The Board…
Friday, August 24, 2012
Following the November 2006 referendum, COST filed a complaint with the Illinois State Board of Elections alleging that the school district violated election laws by not registering as a 'political committee' pursuant to the Illinois Election Code.
Following the November 2006 referendum, Citizens Organized to Save the Tax-cap (COST) initiated litigation against the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education. COST filed a complaint with the Illinois State Board of Elections alleging that the Board of Education violated election laws by not registering as a “political committee” pursuant to the Illinois Election Code. Both parties have agreed to a settlement, approved by the Board of Elections on Friday, August 24, 2012. The Illinois Election Code allows public school districts to use public resources to provide information to taxpayers when a referendum is proposed. Neither the Board of Elections nor the Appellate Court has found that the Board of Education or its …
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