Flossmoor School District 161

Partnering for a smooth transition: Flossmoor Hills outgoing principal mentoring her successor

By Carole Sharwarko on March 2, 2018 - 10:03pm
When classes start at Flossmoor Hills School in August, Haley Marti, the incoming principal, will feel the thrill a new school year brings. Unlike most new administrators, she will also feel the confidence that comes with experience thanks to a unique mentoring program developed by her predecessor, outgoing Principal Patricia McCraven.

District 161 OKs home rule agreement with Homewood

By R.L. Anderson on February 1, 2018 - 8:30am

Flossmoor School District 161 has signed on to a home rule intergovernmental agreement sought by the Village of Homewood with various local governmental boards.

The approval came in the passage of two resolutions concerning Homewood upcoming home rule referendum. The board voted during a special board meeting on Jan. 22.

Marti to take over principal post at Flossmoor Hills School

By R.L. Anderson on January 16, 2018 - 9:03pm

Haley Marti has been selected as the next principal at Flossmoor Hills School. The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education unanimously approved her promotion at its Jan. 9 meeting.

District 161 board members voice concerns about home rule plan

By R.L. Anderson on December 26, 2017 - 10:12pm
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.
 

District 161, Flossmoor considering joint use of communications manager

By R.L. Anderson on December 5, 2017 - 10:42pm
Flossmoor District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor would work jointly with a shared communications professional under a plan now being discussed by both governmental units.
 
The idea is for the district and village to enter into a shared services agreement for a newly created position of communications manager. The district’s estimated share of salary and benefits expense would be in the $30,000 to $45,000 range.  
 

Home rule proposal in Homewood discussed by District 161 board

By R.L. Anderson on November 18, 2017 - 9:31pm
Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education members made no decision on whether to endorse a proposal for home rule status in the Village of Homewood.

At the board’s Nov. 13 meeting there was no indication of what action, if any, the board will take on a possible home rule referendum. Homewood trustees are expected to approve a March referendum on home rule at their Dec. 12 meeting. 
 

District 161 considers costs, benefits of abating tax levy

By R.L. Anderson on October 31, 2017 - 6:54pm

Flossmoor District 161 school board members continue to struggle with questions that will help them determine the next tax levy. Also at the Oct. 23 meeting, the board honored the Parker Junior High School cheerleading squad for its recent efforts at raising more than $500 in the Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope.

Finance, performance questions shaping District 161 levy talks

By R.L. Anderson on October 17, 2017 - 12:53pm

Upcoming decisions about the Flossmoor School District 161 tax levy may come down to how three “guiding questions” are answered before a levy is enacted on Dec. 26.

The Board of Education’s discussion continued at its Oct. 10 meeting. The dialogue is not just about deciding a new tax levy. The ongoing conversation also includes what is fair for homeowners, whether budget cuts should be considered and determining how to hold the new administration accountable for improved results.

Fine-tuning bus service in District 161 reduces complaints this year

By R.L. Anderson on September 14, 2017 - 8:45pm
A representative of the school bus company serving Flossmoor School District 161 was on hand at Monday’s Board of Education meeting to respond to parents’ complaints even though school district and bus company officials acknowledged that things are running smoothly as the school year entered its third week. 
 

Bus route changes spark criticism to District 161 board

By R.L. Anderson on September 2, 2017 - 9:24am
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 Bus 36 serving Western Avenue School. The criticisms were about numerous route changes, with one parent saying, “these issues are not new.” 
 

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