Quick action by Steve Richardson, director of information technology at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, enabled District 233 to meet its purchase of 800 Chromebooks for the incoming freshman class and at a reduced cost. The school board approved a $425,200 expenditure for new technology equipment at the board’s May 19 meeting.[Read More…]
Tag: District 233 Board of Education
Associate principal, 2 administrators appointed at H-F
The District 233 school board created a new associate principal position and appointed two new administrators at its April 21 meeting. Brian Garland will be associate principal for strategic initiatives, a newly created position. He currently is Math Department Lead. Garland joins Assistant Principal Jim Schmidt and Associate Principal Craig[Read More…]
03.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Election Day. Voters can cast their ballot in this primary election from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To verify your polling place location, visit the the Cook County Board of Elections website. Homewood Lead Service Line Public Hearing. Village staff will deliver a brief presentation at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut[Read More…]
03.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting. Early voting is open in suburban Cook County now until March 16. For more information about where and how to vote, visit the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie[Read More…]
Horton selected next finance director for District 233
Toriano Horton is the next assistant superintendent of finance and operations/chief school business official starting July 1. The District 233 school board unanimously approved his appointment at its Jan. 20 meeting. Horton will be replacing Lawrence Cook, who is retiring June 30. Cook has been with the district for 24[Read More…]
D233 superintendent stresses student achievement
District 233 Superintendent Jennifer Norrell may be in her position for only 100 days, but she said the school board gave her a head start in planning for her administration at Homewood-Flossmoor High School by appointing her to the top position in November 2024. Before she officially became superintendent July[Read More…]
D233 tax abatement likely this year, future uncertain
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…]
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…]
08.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, South District Conference Room, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda will be available here. Tower Park Community Meeting. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a community meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at[Read More…]
Support, words of encouragement given to new District 233 board members
Ariana Leonard, Camille O’Quin and Tamekia Smith repeated their oath of office as new District 233 school board members before a packed meeting room at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on May 6. Outgoing board members Michelle Hoereth, Steve Anderson and Cynthia Turnquest shared encouraging words about the camaraderie and respect their[Read More…]


