Dale Mitchell, superintendent of Homewood School District 153 for the last 14 years, has announced his retirement after the 2020-21 academic year.
Tag: Homewood School District 153
District 153 and teachers agree on new contract
Homewood School District 153 and the Homewood Education Association (HEA) have reached an agreement on a five-year contract that includes salary raises for teachers and staff. HEA approved the agreement on June 2. The District 153 board ratified it on June 7. Board President Shelly Marks characterized negotiations as positive and[Read More…]
Ron Zinnerman named to District 153 school board
Glenwood resident Ron Zinnerman was appointed to the Homewood School District 153 board of education at the June 12 meeting.
School staff members recognized for outstanding service
As the school year ends, teachers, administrators and staff are retiring from Homewood-Flossmoor schools. Whether it was giving a short term or more than 30 years of service, the work of these staff members has been greatly appreciated by all they came in contact with during the school day.[Read More…]
Principals given send-off by Homewood District 153
District 153 board members lavished praise on two retiring principals at the May 15 board meeting. Cece Coffey is retiring after 16 years as principal of Churchill School. Mary Ann Savage is retiring after 10 years as principal of Willow School. Board members lauded them for their many years of enthusiasm[Read More…]
Applications being accepted for Homewood school board’s open seat
The Homewood District 153 school board held a special meeting Monday, May 1, to elect officers and declare a vacancy on the board. Shelly Marks will continue as board president. Alex Bosch was elected vice president and Gregory Lawrence will serve as secretary. Marks then declared a vacancy[Read More…]
District 153 sends Anderson off to next challenge
The Homewood District 153 school board recognized outgoing board member Steve Anderson for his insights, financial finesse and 10 years of commitment to the children of the district.
Candidates for the Homewood School District 153
Candidates are Gregory V. Lawrence, Deborah Smith Havighorst and Shelly F. Marks. All are incumbents. Gregory V. LawrenceEducation: Master of Science in Education, Chicago State University, 1991.Occupation: Retired 2014.Current employer: Previously Dean of Student Development, South Suburban College, 2000-2014.Incumbent: I am an incumbent in this office. I am completing my 12th[Read More…]
District 153 files a $17.6 million tax levy
Homewood School District 153 is filing a tax levy for $17.6 million. The district’s 2015 tax levy was $16.6 million. Chief School Business Official John Gibson said that reflects a 6.07 percent increase, but he knows that the district will not receive that much additional revenue. The final tax rate[Read More…]
Kids mark Brabec Day in District 153
When Tom Brabec stepped down in 2015 from the District 153 school board after having served for 18 years, his fellow board members declared each year a day of service in Homewood schools would be known as Tom Brabec Day.


