Flossmoor School District 161 is once again planning to have a limited number of students back inside of its walls on Jan. 25, and that was enough to save the jobs of seven district employees who were to lose their positions in a reduction-of-force that had been slated for the[Read More…]
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Letter: District 161 board should focus on improving remote learning, not reopening schools
I recently read your informative article “Board members disagree over what criteria should prompt schools reopening” and was equally hopeful and concerned about some opinions expressed by the board. I commend Superintendent Smith, School Nurse Knawa and Board Secretary Blackman for being both concerned and knowledgable about the impact this[Read More…]
D161 school board examines goals, safety protocols and quality of possible in-person return
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…]
District 161 expects 2.3% increase to 2020 tax levy
Flossmoor School District 161 may be looking at a roughly 2.3% increase over last year’s extension in its tax levy for the 2020 calendar year, but actual money through the door is expected to remain down from just two years prior. The district agreed to abate $1.93 million in property[Read More…]
Columbus Day, teacher recognitions, remote learning updates round out D161 discussions
Columbus Day could become a thing of the past — at least in name — for Flossmoor School District 161, but officials said it deserves more discussion before making any permanent changes. The topic was raised early during the school board’s meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, one day later than normal[Read More…]
D161 to test the waters of in-person blended model with return of some students
Flossmoor School District 161 intends to move forward with bringing a limited number of students in its special education programs back into its buildings as early as Oct. 26. Jackie Janicke, the district’s director of special education, presented a report to the school board and led a conversation about a[Read More…]
D161 sees progress on Western Avenue, Flossmoor Hills projects
Alumni may soon want to make a return trip to Western Avenue Elementary School. “To experience Western with central air — we have been talking about that for so long,” said Michelle Hoereth, president of Flossmoor School District 161’s Board of Education. Superintendent Dana Smith noted it “feels completely different”[Read More…]
District 161 sees success with remote learning as it works out the kinks
An all-remote start to the 2020-2021 school year wasn’t Plan A for Flossmoor elementary schools, but so far so good, according to officials. “We really did have a positive start,” Superintendent Dana Smith told members of the District 161 Board of Education at its Monday, Aug. 31, special meeting. “A[Read More…]
District 161 members to decide school option on July 13
During a two-hour special meeting Monday, the members of the District 161 school board considered three options for how to reopen schools this fall. Superintendent Dana Smith and a planning team presented the board with three options: 1) students return to the classroom; 2) a hybrid plan with students attending[Read More…]
District 161 to host virtual Diversity Dinner on July 8
Flossmoor School District 161 will be hosting a virtual Diversity Dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Anyone who wishes to attend should send an email to [email protected] by 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The focus of the discussion will be “Talking to Children About Racial Bias” by Drs. Ashaunta[Read More…]
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