NOTES and NEWS

SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE:
Recently, I was involved with some training to become a certified leadership coach. We spent some time talking about how we can put people “in a box” and often the way we act today is based greatly on past experiences…. which often keeps us from growing as we should. I sat in a meeting in Springfield recently where I was exposed to a YouTube video which somehow has painted the President in a new box and shifts all blame for America’s woes to Obama.
The point of this introduction is that as we face challenging times ahead in District 228, it will not be productive for us to focus blame on Governors (past or present), on our state legislators, taxpayer “watchdog” groups, various associations, school board, administration or even our federal government. We will need to be clear minded as we move forward with our decisions.
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H1N1 (Swine Flu)

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Letter to Parents concerning seasonal flu and H1N1 from the Illinois Dept. of Education

New District  #228 Events Attendance Policy for Non-High School Students
Now that the Fall sports season has started, please keep in mind the new policy regarding students in grades K-8 attending events and activities.   A parent or other responsible guardian must accompany all K-8 students who attend District events.  Unaccompanied K-8 students will not be allowed to purchase tickets.   This policy has been adopted for liability reasons, as well as to afford our guests an enjoyable experience. . READ MORE.