Schools

Elmhurst Unit District 205 Board Expected to Announce New Hires Tonight

Meeting is at 7:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Unit District 205 School Board will meet tonight, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the administration center, 162 S. York St.

After a closed session to discuss employment of an employee, litigation and collective negotiations, the board will convene in public session. The board will receive public comments for up to three minutes.

The board then is expected to approve the superintendent’s consent agenda, which includes the following items:

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  • Renewal of membership in the Illinois High School Association through June 30, 2012
  • Approval of the appointment of Adrian Gaerlan as the school treasurer for the 2011-12 school year
  • Approval of the admission of a foreign exchange student from Soborg, Denmark, who will attend York High School for the 2011-12 school year
  • Amendment of the school calendar to show the last day of school as Friday, June 3
  • Approval of a donation to Jefferson School of $4,098 to purchase two Smart Boards. The Jefferson PTA had a very successful Scholastic Book Fair in December, and proceeds from the event are redeemed through credits applied to the Scholastic catalog. Smart Boards are available through the catalog with profits from the recent sale.
  • Approval of the renewal of Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental insurance plans for th 2011-12 fiscal year

The board will then approve upcoming meetings: April 26, May 10 and May 24

Action will then be taken on closed session items. The board is expected to approve an employment contract for principals for Lincoln and Hawthorne elementary schools, and a superintendent of human resources. Board members also will vote on a legal settlement agreement.

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Any other board communications will be shared prior to adjournment.


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