Sixty-four students have been inside the walls of Flossmoor School District 161 buildings in recent weeks. And officials are asking themselves if and how bringing others back to in-person learning is feasible. The school board noted during a lengthy special meeting discussion on Monday, Nov. 9, that most students remain[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
Approval of D161’s tentative levy leads to larger financial discussions, concerns
Flossmoor School District 161 is moving forward with a 2020 levy that marks a 2.68% increase over last year’s extension, but the failure of Illinois’ “fair tax” amendment and a significant reassessment of commercial property raised some new financial questions. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 9, to[Read More…]
Flossmoor board expected to approve 1.44% tax levy increase for 2020
The Flossmoor Village Board took the first step to approving a 2020 tax levy that would mark a 1.44% increase over last year’s extension. Village officials are trying to navigate enacted legislation, a lack of new development and tax caps. The village’s levy will be submitted to the Cook County[Read More…]
Families share remote learning experiences
Not quite elementary: Teachers helping students, each other make adjustments
When Willow School kindergarten teacher Christina Stevens got her class list for the 2020-2021 school year, she could not help but feel like something was off. “This is so strange,” she said to herself. It was the start of her second year as a teacher, but it felt like she[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board OKs appointment of Lofton, who may run for trustee seat in April
George Lofton George Lofton is officially a member of the Flossmoor Village Board, and he may be looking to stay. The Village Board voted 5-0 Monday, Nov. 2, to affirm the appointment by Mayor Paul Braun to a seat vacated last month by former Trustee Gyata Kimmons.
Flossmoor awards $58K design engineering contract for Hagen, Douglas drainage upgrades
Flossmoor’s proposed drainage improvement plan for Hagen Lane and Douglas Avenue is moving forward, with a familiar engineer. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 2, to award a design engineering contract not to exceed $58,000 to Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers to address flooding issues in those areas. The[Read More…]
Flossmoor voters overwhelmingly pass bond referendum to fix flooding, repair streets
Flossmoor voters said they want to see the village’s downtown flooding issues and street repairs addressed, and they are willing to put forth the tax dollars necessary to see it done. Residents cast 3,152 votes (or 80.33% of total ballots cast) in favor of a referendum that allows the Village[Read More…]
Mayor looks to appoint George Lofton to vacant trustee seat, pending Monday board approval
George Lofton could soon fill the recently vacated seat of former Flossmoor Trustee Gyata Kimmons, pending affirmation Monday by the Flossmoor Village Board. Mayor Paul Braun announced via press release Thursday, Oct. 29, his intention to appoint Lofton to the seat vacated the week before by Kimmons. A Chicago ethics[Read More…]
D161 begins assessing the assessment data, recognizes achievements, more
With fall assessments now in the rearview mirror, Flossmoor School District 161 officials are unpacking some of the data gained from them and trying to figure out what it means as a unique school year progresses. Officials discussed the results of the NWEA MAP and aimswebPlus assessments on Monday, Oct.[Read More…]