The Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters candidate forum on Sunday drew a crowd of about 50 people who got to hear 2-minute introductions, 1-minute answers to audience questions and 2-minute closing statements from Debbie Berman, Jonathan Cook, Pamela Jackson, Jimo Kasali, Merle Kimbrough-Huckabee, Nathan Legardy, P. Andrew Lindstrom, Gerald Pauling,[Read More…]
Tag: District 233
Fine Arts Center final plans receive green light from H-F board
The Fine Arts Center proposed for Homewood-Flossmoor High School will add approximately 8,000 square feet to the South Building. The project, discussed since fall 2017, is in the home stretch. Depending on contractors’ bids and schedules, work could begin in summer.
School board, administrators working to keep H-F a ‘jewel’ among high schools
There have been and will be more changes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School that will protect the students, teachers and staff and help maintain the excellent work happening on the campus, according to Steve Anderson, president of the District 233 school board. Steve Anderson, president of Homewood- Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
D233 board invites community comments for its 5-year strategic plan
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is asking the community to join with District 233 board members as they begin work on a new strategic plan for H-F. There are three opportunities open to community members, and each require varied amounts of commitment. The easiest way to offer input is through an online[Read More…]
Two D233 board members say flawed process delayed start of fine arts project
Members of the District 233 school board will be asked to cast a vote at the Oct. 16 meeting that will allocate funds for a build out and remodeling project for the fine arts program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposal is to create a fine arts wing on the[Read More…]
District 233 takes first step in strategic planning
Foster communication. Recognize student potential and student achievement. Support staff development. Support the array of extracurricular activities. Address the social/emotional needs of students. School finances should reflect Homewood-Flossmoor High School values. These are a few of the litany of topics District 233 school board members contemplated at a special board[Read More…]
Eight residents considered for open District 233 board seat
Eight persons have filed resumes and letters requesting they be considered for a vacant seat on the District 233 school board serving Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The deadline for filing applications was Friday, Sept. 7. Board member Tim Wenckus submitted a letter of resignation Aug. 24, effective immediately. Wenckus had eight[Read More…]
New phone system approved for H-F High
The District 233 school board approved a contract with Rival5 for a new phone system for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The agreement includes $54,900 in equipment purchases of more than 300 phones on campus, and a five-year service contract. The $6,000 per month fee is higher than the $4,000 H-F has[Read More…]
Wenckus resignation leaves vacancy on H-F High school board
The seven-member District 233 school board has a vacancy following the Aug. 24 resignation of board member Tim Wenckus who stepped down due to new work obligations.
District 233 hires consultant to start strategic planning
The District 233 school board agreed on a 6-1 vote to hire a consultant to help the board develop a new strategic plan. At the June 19 board meeting, members agreed to an $11,900 contract with Robert Mandonia of RJM Consulting Services, Inc., who will help develop a five-year strategic[Read More…]