The District 233 school board will consider abating taxes on the proposed 2025 tax levy, but it is likely the last time the board will take that step because state funding is expected to dry up. This year, District 233 did not receive a Property Tax Relief Grant. The state[Read More…]
Education
Reduced state revenue sullies H-F financial picture
District 233 school board members got a financial projection Tuesday, Oct. 21, that will help them make tough decisions for Homewood-Flossmoor High School as state support declines and the district’s reserve fund drops. In presenting his report, financial consultant Bob Grossi told the board, “The next 10 years are going[Read More…]
Bathroom vents may be the source of humidity at Flossmoor Hills and Western Avenue
The District 161 Board of Education is considering information about the suspected causes and potential solutions to humidity issues at Flossmoor Hill and Western Avenue schools. A third-party report outlined progress in a plan to address humid air condensing on chilling pipes, which has caused significant damage to the facilities.[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Chamber to host Social Determinants of Health event
Christine Suddreth comes from the nonprofit sector. Jennel Hooper represents the business community. Each knows it will take both sectors to address the social determinants of health impacting the communities they serve. The Centers for Disease Control describe social determinants of health as “the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They[Read More…]
Ideas would lead to space updates, new additions at H-F High
Teachers and staff at Homewood-Flossmoor High School took time recently to give their ideas on how best to redesign spaces and convert vacant classrooms for new uses. At a District 233 Finance Committee meeting Oct. 7, architects from DLA Architects reviewed input teachers in the Math Department and the Career[Read More…]
H-F High hosts family fall fest Oct. 9
Food for Thought: H-F Family Fall Fest will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell invites parents and H-F supporters to “an evening of connection and conversation,” including parent learning sessions. It will also give[Read More…]
District 153 selling bonds to cover new roof at Hart
The District 153 school board expects to sell $11 million in life safety bonds in the next year to cover expenses for building repairs. A new roof and HVAC components at James Hart School are expected to cost $9.45 million. The work will be done in summer 2026. The board[Read More…]
H-F alumni bring their sounds to the homecoming field
Corey O’Donnell brought his trumpet. Jeremy Wesley had his alto sax, and Jen Bilinski her clarinet. They and about a dozen other former Viking band members walked out onto the field Friday, Sept. 19, to perform with the marching band during half-time at the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game[Read More…]
Next District 153 superintendent should be strong communicator
The process of finding the next superintendent for Homewood District 153 is moving into the next phase now that consultants have analyzed feedback from staff, parents and the community. Dr. Kevin O’Mara, president of School Exec Connect, the consultant firm leading the search, addressed the school board at its Sept.[Read More…]
District 153 unveils plaque dedicating playground to Shelly Marks
Cheers and a round of applause could be heard when Shelly Marks pulled down a blue drape to reveal a plaque dedicating the Willow School playground in her honor. The unveiling was part of the Willow School open house on Thursday, Sept. 18. The short ceremony brought dozens of teachers,[Read More…]
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