The district will request a 2.9 percent tax increase, and propose district wide strategies to improve low achievement for Black students and students with disabilities.
Enrollment has increased by 44 students in the district, and a new slate of substitute teachers have been approved to address a district-wide teacher shortage.
The Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s student board is aiming to boost student and community engagement through their programming this year. Meanwhile, members are looking to fill a newly vacant seat on the board.
District 205 presented an $115 tentative budget that will be reviewed in September. Despite a decrease in federal funding, officials said steady state support and past tax relief keep the district’s finances stable.
Just two days ahead of the new school year, South Holland School District 151’s board acknowledged past-year successes in student programming and performance, including a 3 percent decline in absenteeism districtwide.
Transferring dollars from the district’s working cash to its capital fund, the district will pay for projects like the stadium renovations at Thornton Township High Schools District 205 campuses.
Kenneth Scott will take over as permanent superintendent in July, replacing the district’s two interim superintendents Jerry Jordan and Creg Williams. He is currently the associate superintendent at Dolton School District 149.
The district has employed two interim superintendents, drawing scrutiny from the public regarding district finances.
Over 92 percent of high school seniors in the district have been admitted to college or universities, while all of its students enrolled in its barber and cosmetology programs have earned dual credit at South Suburban College.
The board of trustees honored several administrative and academic members with awards in May.
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