Tuesday, September 18, 2007
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
(Aurora)-Mr. Russell Pietrowiak, a member of the Board of Education for East Aurora School District 131 and the Chairperson of the Board’s Finance Committee, has announced his resignation from the Board of Education effective Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Mr. Pietrowiak has served on the Board of Education since 2005.
State law allows the board 45 days to appoint a new member to fill Pietrowiak’s vacancy, according to Carol Farnum, President of the Board of Education. The newly appointed Board member would serve until the next Board of Education election in April 2009.
Anyone interested in applying for appointment to the Board of Education should write a letter of interest and submit it to:
East Aurora School District 131 Administration Office
c/o Lisa Morales
Executive Assistant/Secretary to the Board
417 Fifth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007.
The Board of Education will conduct interviews with candidates from Tuesday, October 2- Sunday, October 14, 2007. The new member will be sworn in at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 5, 2007.
In order to serve on the Board of Education, an individual must: (1) be a registered voter (2) be at least 18 years of age, (3) be a resident of the State of Illinois and in the boundaries of District 131 for at least one year preceding the appointment.
For additional information, please contact:
Lisa Morales
Secretary to the Board of Education
630.299.5554 or lmorales@d131.org
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
An invite to EA staff and community
Many times we cannot express our true feelings in the work place without fear of repercussions from co-workers, superiors or the community. We may fear our comments will put our job in jeopardy or affect our working environment. We worry our motives for our comments may be misconstrued. You are your own best spokesperson.
The list is long of reasons for not speaking up and speaking out. Well now…Here is your chance and here is your place. Please come on in, be honest and let it all out. I believe folk’s need a place to vent, a place to speak candidly. Complain, brag, inquire, explain, about co-workers, policies, the union, the students. Share with us what may be happening in your corner of district 131.
You may want to send out your questions and concerns in a comment to get feedback.You never know who else may be dropping in to take a peak at what is being said. Your thoughts may hit deaf ears but could reach a few eyes through blogging. Reply anonymously if you like, or with your real name, if you choose. If you use an alias (select other) that would help distinguish commenters and make it easier when others respond.
Please read the right hand side of this blog and remember to be respectful.
The list is long of reasons for not speaking up and speaking out. Well now…Here is your chance and here is your place. Please come on in, be honest and let it all out. I believe folk’s need a place to vent, a place to speak candidly. Complain, brag, inquire, explain, about co-workers, policies, the union, the students. Share with us what may be happening in your corner of district 131.
You may want to send out your questions and concerns in a comment to get feedback.You never know who else may be dropping in to take a peak at what is being said. Your thoughts may hit deaf ears but could reach a few eyes through blogging. Reply anonymously if you like, or with your real name, if you choose. If you use an alias (select other) that would help distinguish commenters and make it easier when others respond.
Please read the right hand side of this blog and remember to be respectful.
Monday, September 10, 2007
PTA announcement
"1st Thursdays"Parent to School Connections 7:00 PM October 4 -- Presenting East High's Career Center
All parents, teachers, and other members of the EastHigh community are invited to a monthly program focusing on some aspect of the East Aurora High School educational mission. The program is sponsored and advertised by the East High PTA*.The October meeting will be held in the Career Center--enter door 5 and follow signs.
The center has a growing number of resources to help our students prepare for their life after high school. High school is really only a starting point for the rest of their lives. Later dates are November 1, December 6. In January it will be on the 2nd Thursday due to the winter holiday. Meetings will generally be in the faculty cafeteria or you will be directed from there to another location --as with the October meeting. In addition to a specific topic there will be time for more general discussion on various topics and issues about high school education of our students -- time for sharing between parents, administration, faculty and community members. Bring your questions.
For questions or program suggestions contact PTA in English or Spanish at easthighpta@yahoo.com .*
At 6:30 PM on each of the 1st Thursdays there will be a PTA business meeting. Every one is welcome to attend but voting will be restricted to PTA members.
All parents, teachers, and other members of the EastHigh community are invited to a monthly program focusing on some aspect of the East Aurora High School educational mission. The program is sponsored and advertised by the East High PTA*.The October meeting will be held in the Career Center--enter door 5 and follow signs.
The center has a growing number of resources to help our students prepare for their life after high school. High school is really only a starting point for the rest of their lives. Later dates are November 1, December 6. In January it will be on the 2nd Thursday due to the winter holiday. Meetings will generally be in the faculty cafeteria or you will be directed from there to another location --as with the October meeting. In addition to a specific topic there will be time for more general discussion on various topics and issues about high school education of our students -- time for sharing between parents, administration, faculty and community members. Bring your questions.
For questions or program suggestions contact PTA in English or Spanish at easthighpta@yahoo.com .*
At 6:30 PM on each of the 1st Thursdays there will be a PTA business meeting. Every one is welcome to attend but voting will be restricted to PTA members.