Voters in Homewood School District 153 will be asked to approve a Nov. 8 referendum to put more money into the school budget by increasing the limiting tax rate. At the District 153 board meeting July 11, board members approved a resolution calling for the referendum because they wanted to[Read More…]
Education
H-F school board votes down dress code change for midriff exposure
The District 233 school board decided a proposed change to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School dress code went a bit too far. At its June 21 meeting, board members agreed students should have full coverage to the pant/skirt line – no exposed midriff will be allowed. The change was one of[Read More…]
GSU partners with SIU on combined BA/JD degree program
Students at Governors State University will be eligible for law school admission at Southern Illinois University through a new 3 + 3 partnership between the two institutions. The agreement, approved in June, also creates a way to diversify the student body at the SIU law school that over time will[Read More…]
D233 board gets 2.81% rate for $20 million bond sale
The District 233 school board got an exceptionally low rate of 2.8% to finance its $20 million bond sale to cover costs of a new science wing and other projects at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The sale to JP Morgan Chase was finalized Tuesday, June 28. The board initially planned to[Read More…]
H-F board approves contracts, gives bonuses
The District 233 school board approved contracts at its June 21 meeting for bus service, food service and building maintenance at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and awarded bonus payments to H-F’s top administrators. The board agreed to extend its 2022-23 contracts with 12% increases for Kickert Bus Company and a special[Read More…]
HFEO awards scholarships to 8 students
By Chronicle Staff The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization awarded eight $500 scholarships to members of the Class of 2022. Students who are pursuing a career in education received the Future Teacher Award. Honorees are Madelyn Zirbel and Erik Dedo, both attending Illinois State University. Outstanding Service Awards recognize students for their[Read More…]
District 153, teachers’ union reach contract agreement
The District 153 school board and the Homewood Education Association, representing teachers in the district, have reached agreement on a two-year contract. The union represents about 180 certified teachers and 120 non-certified personnel. The agreement extends to June 2024. The union had approved the agreement prior to the board approving[Read More…]
District 153 bus contract jumps by 16.8% for coming school year
The District 153 school board will be paying more for bus service next school year. The board approved a three-year contract with Kickert School Bus Line for service on its eight school bus routes, in addition to the special education routes. The contract calls for a 16.8% increase for 2022-23.[Read More…]
D153 tech department develops plan for emergencies
It’s always good to be prepared. The District 153 technology team is taking that to heart by developing an Incident Response Plan (IRP) it will be using in the event of a technology emergency. Beth White, the district’s director of technology, said the district does everything it can to prevent[Read More…]
Name the dinosaur contest ends Friday, June 24
It’s large. It’s green. And it needs a name. The board of directors of the Homewood Science Center is excited to introduce one of its new exhibits – a special kids-style dinosaur. But they want this creature to have a name. Kids are invited to submit their entries by Friday,[Read More…]
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