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WHD SD147 board member bribed woman to drop out of school board race, parent alleges
Kenneth Henderson allegedly offered a political opponent’s partner a stipend if they withdraw from the April election, a parent said.
Financial literacy pilot launching at Thornwood High School in 2025
A planning committee will devise the curriculum, which will also include a board of wealth advisors to be a resource for students and the broader community.
Still reeling from long-term effects of COVID-19, Bryant and Holmes elementary schools see modest improvements in student readiness
The COVID-19 pandemic troubled math scores, but a district official stressed continued efforts to bolster them going forward.
‘There’s nobody Hispanic’ : WHD SD147 lacks racial representation, parents say
Latinos represent 46 percent of the district’s student population, according to state data, yet there’s still a deep need for translators, accommodations for non-English speakers, and Latino representation on the school board, parents say.
HSD 152 levy rate for 2024 tax year declines as inflation eases
“Not only did we levy kind of high last year, when you look at your tax bills, a lot of the municipalities levied high as well,” a district finance official said. “So, they levied so much last year, they probably don't need to increase the percentage.”
TTHS SD205 has saved south suburban taxpayers nearly $35 million through abatements, official says
Since 2018, the district has saved property owners millions since its applied for and secured tax abatements through the Illinois State Board of Education.
TTHS D205 works with Village of Phoenix to place resource officer at Thornton
It's part of a larger effort to ensure officers are placed at all district schools, officials said.
WHD SD147 school board appoints man ineligible to hold local office due to felony convictions
Kenneth Henderson has two felony convictions, including one for aggravated use of a weapon.
HSD 152 has hiccups with 2023 fiscal year audit after township school treasurer fails to reconcile books
In October, the board reviewed the 2023 fiscal year audit, where it learned of reporting challenges from the treasurer at the Thornton Township Trustees of Schools.
WHD SD147 board member bribed woman to drop out of school board race, parent alleges
Kenneth Henderson allegedly offered a political opponent’s partner a stipend if they withdraw from the April election, a parent said.
Financial literacy pilot launching at Thornwood High School in 2025
A planning committee will devise the curriculum, which will also include a board of wealth advisors to be a resource for students and the broader community.
Still reeling from long-term effects of COVID-19, Bryant and Holmes elementary schools see modest improvements in student readiness
The COVID-19 pandemic troubled math scores, but a district official stressed continued efforts to bolster them going forward.
‘There’s nobody Hispanic’ : WHD SD147 lacks racial representation, parents say
Latinos represent 46 percent of the district’s student population, according to state data, yet there’s still a deep need for translators, accommodations for non-English speakers, and Latino representation on the school board, parents say.
HSD 152 levy rate for 2024 tax year declines as inflation eases
“Not only did we levy kind of high last year, when you look at your tax bills, a lot of the municipalities levied high as well,” a district finance official said. “So, they levied so much last year, they probably don't need to increase the percentage.”
TTHS SD205 has saved south suburban taxpayers nearly $35 million through abatements, official says
Since 2018, the district has saved property owners millions since its applied for and secured tax abatements through the Illinois State Board of Education.
TTHS D205 works with Village of Phoenix to place resource officer at Thornton
It's part of a larger effort to ensure officers are placed at all district schools, officials said.
WHD SD147 school board appoints man ineligible to hold local office due to felony convictions
Kenneth Henderson has two felony convictions, including one for aggravated use of a weapon.
HSD 152 has hiccups with 2023 fiscal year audit after township school treasurer fails to reconcile books
In October, the board reviewed the 2023 fiscal year audit, where it learned of reporting challenges from the treasurer at the Thornton Township Trustees of Schools.
