Tag: Flossmoor School District 161

District 161 board members voice concerns about home rule plan

The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education is still deliberating whether it will enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Homewood as the village continues its efforts to become a home rule community. A decision is expected in January but some board members are publicly stating their reservations.   “I still[Read More…]

Bus route changes spark criticism to District 161 board

As the school year opened in Flossmoor School District 161, parents came forward with complaints about bus service.  At Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, school board members heard from three parents who were critical of bus service during the first week of school.  Most of the attention was on[Read More…]

Good news from state follows District 161 budget presentation

While still in session Monday evening, and shortly after hearing details of the district’s proposed budget, the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education began receiving a play-by-play update of school funding negotiations in Springfield. They liked what they heard. Frances LaBella, assistant superintendent of business operations, had just finished giving[Read More…]

District 161 watching, waiting for end to state school funding crisis

Like school systems across the state, Flossmoor District 161 is in watch and wait mode as the Illinois General Assembly and Gov. Bruce Rauner wrangle over education funding legislation. “We’re good, but…” stated Frances LaBella, assistant superintendent of business operations, during Monday’s school board meeting. While there’s no question that[Read More…]

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