In the face of labor and supply shortages that have complicated Flossmoor High School District 161’s need to replace several of its playgrounds, staff is aiming to complete roughly $60,000 in repairs “immediately” until the bigger picture can be tackled in the summer of 2022. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella presented[Read More…]
Tag: Flossmoor School District 161
D161 facing bus driver shortage for summer school, possibly the same this fall
Flossmoor School District 161 may have to get creative in how it transports students to school this fall, with a shortage of bus drivers poised to disrupt a return to normal routes.
To stream or not to stream? D161 explores continuation of virtual meetings
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is looking at the possibility of bolstering its audio and video capabilities for the purpose of streaming events, such as its board meetings. The goal is to provide coverage at a higher quality for the community, following some audio issues with recent[Read More…]
D161 officials recognize retirees, honor former Board President Michelle Hoereth
Seven of Flossmoor School District 161’s retirees were formally honored by the board of education and their respective principals during the last week of the school year. “These are people who are very special to us,” Superintendent Dana Smith said, before letting principals take the floor during a meeting held[Read More…]
D161 preparing for full return to in-person learning this fall, with remote opportunities limited
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education threw a curveball Tuesday, May 25, when it came to a fall planning discussion, following a change in guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education. “Originally, we were going to talk about ways that kids can certify to be remote in[Read More…]
Michael Rouse joins D161 school board to fill vacancy left by Michelle Hoereth
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education recently appointed Michael Rouse, of Flossmoor, to fill a vacancy left by former Board President Michelle Hoereth. (Photo provided) The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is once again whole. Michael Rouse took the oath of office on May 10 to[Read More…]
Happy retirement: Lisa Morrow & DeLores Mannes, District 161 teachers’ careers, retirements are intertwined
Aracelis Janelle Scharon joins D161 board, Carolyn Griggs elected president
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education got a minor shake-up this week, reorganizing in the wake of the April 6 election. First, the District 161 community bid farewell to board member Stephen Paredes, who did not seek reelection. Paredes, who has been on the board since 2013, shared[Read More…]
District 161 board seeking new member to replace Michelle Hoereth
Flossmoor School District 161 board President Michelle Hoereth was elected on April 6 to the District 233 Board of Education, and that will leave an open spot on the District 161 board. Hoereth is expected to submit her resignation from the District 161 board on May 3, The board will[Read More…]
Superintendent Dana Smith gets five-year contract extension with Flossmoor School D161
Flossmoor School District 161 is sticking with Superintendent Dana Smith until at least the end of June 2026. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, April 12, to approve a five-year contract extension for Smith. The superintendent is to be paid $206,000 in his first year under the new contract,[Read More…]
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