Construction dominated discussions at the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education meeting held Monday, Feb. 8, with an eye toward the summer leading the way. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella called the work District 161 is aiming to do in summer 2021 “very minor compared to what we’ve been doing[Read More…]
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Some D161 students return for hybrid in-person learning March 9, with fourth-quarter shift
A long-discussed return to in-person learning through a hybrid model in Flossmoor School District 161 is slated for March 9, but only for families who elected it. The District 161 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting on Feb. 1 to approve the plan. To align the academic[Read More…]
District 161’s ‘remote from school’ students return; teachers start getting vaccinations
Prior to discussions about reopening Flossmoor School District 161 for in-person learning through a hybrid program, schools in the system already let some students back inside their walls. Superintendent Dana Smith reported to the board Monday, Jan. 25, that “remote from school” learning had resumed for a group of 35[Read More…]
D161 school board pushes decision on possible hybrid reopening to Feb. 1 meeting
To reopen or not to reopen? That remains the question for the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. During a special meeting Monday, Jan. 25, the school board opted to delay making the call regarding a possible Feb. 16 return to in-person learning under a hybrid model for students[Read More…]
D161 rescinds staff reduction, plans to bring select students back Jan. 25
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…]
D161 reduces educational support staff by seven employees as remote learning continues
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education followed through on a plan to reduce the educational support staff by seven positions as its schools have remained closed to large-scale in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The school board voted 6-0 on Monday, Dec. 14, to honorably dismiss two in-house[Read More…]
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…]
Approval of D161’s tentative levy leads to larger financial discussions, concerns
Flossmoor School District 161 is moving forward with a 2020 levy that marks a 2.68% increase over last year’s extension, but the failure of Illinois’ “fair tax” amendment and a significant reassessment of commercial property raised some new financial questions. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 9, to[Read More…]
D161 begins assessing the assessment data, recognizes achievements, more
With fall assessments now in the rearview mirror, Flossmoor School District 161 officials are unpacking some of the data gained from them and trying to figure out what it means as a unique school year progresses. Officials discussed the results of the NWEA MAP and aimswebPlus assessments on Monday, Oct.[Read More…]
