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District 86 school board candidate Kay Gallo will hold two meet and greet events this month. The first is slated for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. The second will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St....
The District 86 School Board presented a master class in abuse of power and obfuscation at its Jan. 26 meeting, when the majority bloc (Erik Held, Kathleen Hirsman, Cynthia Hanson and Terri Walker) voted, with only 48-hours notice, to extend the employment contract of Superintendent Prentiss by a mere 31 days (to 7-31-24) without any clear explanation of how the extension served the interests of the district and with no analysis of the financial impact to taxpayers. Simultaneously, the majority amended Prentiss’ contract t...
For the first time in The Hinsdalean’s history, there is a single contested race on the spring ballot. Only Hinsdale High School District 86 has attracted more candidates than there are open seats in the Tuesday, April 4, election. Asma Akhras of Darien, Andrew Catton of Hinsdale, Kay Gallo of Clarendon Hills, Cat Greenspon of Burr Ridge and Debbie Willoughby of Westmont are seeking three open seats on the board. We typically begin covering the election in January so we have space for all of the articles we run on each of the...
Next week we will begin our coverage of the Tuesday, April 4, election. Unlike most years, we have a single contested race to cover — the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, in which five candidates are running for three open seats. Election season is one of my favorite times of the year. I firmly believe that helping readers learn more about the individuals who want to represent them in local government is one of the most important things community newspapers can do. Y...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.d86.hinsdale86.org/boardofeducation Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearing on 2 Salt Creek Lane (Mouse Automotive), public meeting on 218 W. Ogden Ave. (Karimi Estates)...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business Jan. 26, board members: • discussed proposed changes to district fees for the 2023-24 school year. The schedule includes proposed increases to 13 course fees related to issues such as newly created courses and rising textbook costs. • approved one-year contract extensions with First Student for regular and special education transportation services. Prices for regular morning and afternoon routes are increasing from $142.78 to $180.62 per bus. • approved the distr...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,437, compared to 4,423 a week ago. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level has dropped to low in DuPage County. District 181 reported 11 new cases Jan. 25-30, including nine students, one teacher and one staff member. The district has reported a total of 215 cases since school...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board split along familiar fault lines last week in approving a 31-day contract extension for Superintendent Tammy Prentiss along with added contract language intended to protect her from early termination. The board voted 4-3 at its Jan. 26 meeting to extend Prentiss’ contract to July 31, 2024, at which time she plans to retire. The additional days enable her to retire with a full pension. A clause was also added to the contract prohibiting Prentiss from being fired for allegations r...
The DuPage County Health Department reported six new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,423, compared to 4,417 a week ago. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported 20 new cases Jan. 18-24, including 12 students, seven teachers and one staff member. The district has reported a total of 204 cases since school...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: amended superintendent contract (31-day extension and retirement July 31, 2024), open enrollment report, first reading on fees Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on 47 homes to be placed on the Historically Significant Structures Property List in the Historic Overlay...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,417, compared to 4,398. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported seven new cases Jan. 10-17, including two students, two teachers and three staff. The district has reported a total of 184 cases since school opened. District 86...
Hinsdale High School District 86 this week began testing a pair of systems that scan for weapons as people enter facilities at the district’s two campuses. The testing, to be conducted at various entrances during school days and at after-hours events, was announced at the district’s Jan. 12 board meeting. Security director Kurt Bluder told board members that adding such a measure would help keep students, staff and buildings safe. “These weapons detection systems can process a large number of people quickly and are being...
The DuPage County Health Department reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,398, compared to 4,390 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported eight new cases Jan. 5-9, including four students, one teacher and three staff. The district has reported a total of 177 cases since school opened....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: weapons detection system, updated 2023-24 calendar, contract with ProCare Staffing Services, bid for security cameras, policy first reads Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org...
With a new year comes new laws for Illinois. Here are a few notable additions to the state’s rule book: Education • To address a shortage of substitute teachers throughout the state, students enrolled in approved teacher training programs who have earned at least 90 credit hours are now allowed to obtain a substitute teaching license. Before, applicants had to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education. Cheryl Moore, director of human resources for Hinsdale High School District 86, w...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: sign permit review for 50 S. Washington (Caviar & Chevre) and 14 W. First (Elevare MD, schedule public hearing for 2 Salt Creek Lane (Mouse Motors/McLaren dealership)...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,390, compared to 4,379 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 21.5 on Dec, 31, compared to 24.5 on Dec. 27. The community level has returned to medium in DuPage County. District 181 has not reported cases since Dec. 21, when winter...
As we reflect on the highs and lows of 2022, we are also compelled to turn our collective gaze to 2023 and consider the possibilities for beneficial and constructive development as a community. Here are our resolutions for the year ahead. • Preserve and protect The village should continue to promote the historic overlay district it created earlier this year and the incentives available to homeowners looking to renovate qualifying properties. The program will be effective only to the extent that people are made aware of it i...
The start of a new year is a time for celebration and reflection. We look back on the year that has passed and remember the moments and milestones that helped shape us. We also think about the year ahead and the myriad things we hope to achieve. When I look back on 2022 here in District 86, I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished and deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to our success. As has been the case the past few years, our work centered around our...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,379, compared to 4,365 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 24.5 on Dec. 27, compared to 26.9 on Dec. 20. The community level has risen to high in DuPage County. District 181 reported three new positive cases from Dec. 20-21, before...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board were not scheduled to meet the week of Jan. 2-6 as of Dec. 28....
When Hinsdale Central athletic director Dan Jones retires at the end of the school year, he will be replaced by Mike Jezioro. The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board approved the hire Dec. 15. “I’m really looking forward to continuing the academic and athletic excellence at Hinsdale Central and working with the staff, students and community members to continue those standards,” he told board members after the vote. Jezioro has spent the past five years as the athletic and activities director for South Elgin High Schoo...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,365, compared to 4,337 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 26.9 on Dec. 20, compared to 26.7 on Dec. 13. The community level remains at medium. District 181 reported 12 new positive cases from Dec. 14-19, including 11 students and...
The Hinsdale Village Board, Community Consolidated District 181 Board and Hinsdale High School District 86 Board are not scheduled to meet the week of Dec. 26-30....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business Dec. 15, board members: • held a public hearing on and approved 2022 property tax levies of $94.9 million for corporate and special purposes and $12.2 million for debt service and public building commission leases, for a total levy of $107.1 million. No district residents spoke at the public hearing. • approved a two-year contract renewal for Keith Bockwoldt, chief information office, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, at an annual salary of $192,642 • heard a repor...
