Notification of Board Member Vacancy

The District 96 School Board is accepting applications to fill a board member vacancy resulting from Mrs. Mary Stimming ceasing to be an inhabitant of the District. Per board policy 2:70, a successor shall be appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term from appointment date until the April, 2013 election. Qualified candidates shall meet the requirements as specified in The School Code 105 ILCS 5/10-3 and 5/10-10.

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
• Be a registered voter.
• Not be a school trustee.
• Not be a child sex offender.
• Not hold another incompatible public office.
• Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District.
• Not hold certain types of prohibited state or federal employment.

Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a Board and a Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban. The Board’s policies are located on the District 96 website.

Letter of interest and resume containing background will be accepted by Mrs. Susan Moorhead, Board Secretary, at moorheads@district96.org beginning Thursday, September 1, 2011.

Wednesday E-Backpack 8/31/11

The Wednesday E-Backpack has been updated. Please review the latest flyers from our community partners as they are made available.

District 96 E-Backpack

Board Meeting Highlights 8/16

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, prepared by Dr. Lamberson, is a summary of the actions taken by the Board of Education. Official Minutes of the Board meeting held on August 16, 2011 will be posted on the District 96 website for public review following approval by the Board of Education, normally at its next regular business meeting.

Board Meeting Highlights 8/16

Faculty Music Recital 9/9

Enjoy the talents of District 96 faculty on Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hauser auditorium. Click on the flyer for details.

Music Faculty Recital Flyer 2011

Wednesday E-Backpack 8/24/11

The Wednesday E-Backpack has been updated. Please review the latest flyers from our community partners as they are made available.

District 96 E-Backpack

District 96 Receives ISBE Financial Recognition

For the sixth consectutive year, District 96 received the highest financial rating by the Illinois State Board of Education. Click on the Press Release below for details.

Press Release: ISBE 2011 Certificate of Financial Recognition

First Day of School

The first day of school for District 96 students is Tuesday, August 30. The following schedule applies:

Ames, Blythe & Central: 8:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hollywood: 8:20 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
Hauser: 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, August 30 all kindergarteners, including AM and PM students, should come to school with a parent/guardian anytime between the hours of 8:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Ames, Blythe & Central and 8:20 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. at Hollywood.

Students and parents can spend between 15-30 minutes visiting their classroom, meeting their teacher and drop off supplies.

The regular kindergarten schedule will begin on Wednesday, August 31.