Great news, you no longer have to go to the school service center or contact your local board member for information.
You may now access the board policies on the 131 website.
http://www.d131.org/
Click Board of Education, on the left of the homepage.
After the Bd. Of Ed. page comes up, click on Board Policies on the right of the page.
Everything you could want-right at your finger tips.
Things are movin' on.
Class of 2008 has received their diplomas.
Another school year will soon be through.
Business in 131 continues through the summer.
A budget will soon be finalized.
Decisions will be made affecting classes 2009 and beyond.
A Board Workshop will be held on June 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
The purpose is to discuss the budget and it will be open to the public.
Go for the workshop and stay for the Board meeting at 7pm.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The good ol’ days….
I recall fearing the wrath of my dad, if I got in trouble at school.
I feared the police catching me outside of school during school hours. I would be considered truant. If I was truant my parents could have to pay a fine, go to jail, or I could be sent to a youth detention center. Though fearful, I was defiant. My acts hurt my parents, my siblings, my grades and my reputation.
I am now the older citizen, the delinquent of yesterdays gone by. I now ask the questions “what’s the matter with kids today?” When did destruction and violence become a part of youthful defiance?
Has the fear factor been turned around? Does our community and schools fear retribution for standing up and adhering to what is right? Do we not enforce the rules for fear of lawsuits of harassment, prejudice or civil rights violations?
Somewhere over the years attitudes have changed and being held accountable is a thing of the past, if you can skew the facts and become the victim, you are off the hook.
Home, school and the law-where does responsibly start and end when it comes to our 131 students?
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Let's start fresh
We are coming into the final stretch of the 2007-08 school year. There have been many discussions on the flaws in 131,and chat aboutwhat can or should be done.
A previous mention of the two well respected EA teachers retiring and the list of those planning on retiring, makes me want to hear more of the stories of the triumphs as we look towards planning for the next year.
Dr. Roberts contract is coming up next year, 4 board positions will be on the ballot, not to mention the returning of the referendum question. Many changes could happen and many things will/ should stay the same.
Some things are definitely working in some classrooms for teachers and students.
Some changes have had a very positive affect on our district.
What successes,things that are functioning well do you hope will continue?
A previous mention of the two well respected EA teachers retiring and the list of those planning on retiring, makes me want to hear more of the stories of the triumphs as we look towards planning for the next year.
Dr. Roberts contract is coming up next year, 4 board positions will be on the ballot, not to mention the returning of the referendum question. Many changes could happen and many things will/ should stay the same.
Some things are definitely working in some classrooms for teachers and students.
Some changes have had a very positive affect on our district.
What successes,things that are functioning well do you hope will continue?
Sunday, April 13, 2008
One night, 2 opportunities-April 21st
The next Board of Education meeting will be at East High School – room 239 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The reason for the change is the district Grant Writer will be holding a grants showcase at the high school from 4-6pm.
Hopefully, this change will allow for more people to attend who may already be in attendance at the showcase.
Notice has not yet been posted on the District website, but I wanted to give people who may not otherwise attend, an advance notice, so you can take the opportunity to come.
This is a chance to see what grants have been sought and the outcome. Then come to a board meeting and hear how other business is handled in our district.
Both, the showcase & the meeting are April 21st.
Hopefully, this change will allow for more people to attend who may already be in attendance at the showcase.
Notice has not yet been posted on the District website, but I wanted to give people who may not otherwise attend, an advance notice, so you can take the opportunity to come.
This is a chance to see what grants have been sought and the outcome. Then come to a board meeting and hear how other business is handled in our district.
Both, the showcase & the meeting are April 21st.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Reasons you vote "no", or why you are voting "yes"
The freedom of choice and exercising that right in a voting booth is your ultimate voice.
Dr. Roberts and certain board members have stated a few times at board meetings, what they hear people saying-the reason the community votes "no" is due to not wanting to pay higher taxes.
I feel that may be the case for some, but I feel there are many more personal reasons for the choices the voters have made and it is not all about saving money on property taxes.
I know some of you have addressed this many time before.
Please share sincere opinions and reasons for the vote you may make.
Please respect those comments of your fellow bloggers.
Whether your vote would be yes or no, is there anything that would change your decision?
Dr. Roberts and certain board members have stated a few times at board meetings, what they hear people saying-the reason the community votes "no" is due to not wanting to pay higher taxes.
I feel that may be the case for some, but I feel there are many more personal reasons for the choices the voters have made and it is not all about saving money on property taxes.
I know some of you have addressed this many time before.
Please share sincere opinions and reasons for the vote you may make.
Please respect those comments of your fellow bloggers.
Whether your vote would be yes or no, is there anything that would change your decision?
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Come, hear and be an educated voter
Attend the meetings. Hear what decisions are being made on your behalf. Join the 131 community and witness for yourself what your elected representatives and district employees are planning and doing for the children in your district.
Remaining School board meetings.
March 17, 2008
April 7, 2008
April 21, 2008
May 5, 2008
May 19. 2008
June 2, 2008
June 16, 2008
All regular meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room at the School Service Center, 417 Fifth Street, Aurora, Illinois. •Should the first or third Monday fall on a holiday, check the website calendar.
Remaining School board meetings.
March 17, 2008
April 7, 2008
April 21, 2008
May 5, 2008
May 19. 2008
June 2, 2008
June 16, 2008
All regular meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room at the School Service Center, 417 Fifth Street, Aurora, Illinois. •Should the first or third Monday fall on a holiday, check the website calendar.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Administrative Supplemental Early Retirement Program
Soon through the new 131 website you will be able to look up policies with a simple click. Until then, to answer a few questions and put to rest misconceptions, I will give a few brief points on the recently amended Policy No. 500.112.
This is a very abbreviated outline. Do not make assumptions until you are able to read it in it's entirety.
"The Board" wants to recognize administrators who have long term service in the District and are eligible to receive pension benefits through the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
Requirements are- at least 8 years of continuous F/T certified employment as an admin. with E/A D131 immediately preceding retirement.
Must be eligible to receive pension benefits through the TRS of Illinois at the time of retirement from
131, and must actually retire with TRS at the time of retirement from the 131.
If an eligible administrator gives the Board an irrevocable written notice of retirement by March 1st- 1-4 years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining 1-4
years of service.
No more than 2 administrators may participate in this program during any given school term. If less than 2 apply by the cut-off date, the difference shall be carried over to the following year, increasing the maximum for the next year.
There is no guarantee the early retirement program will continue for any particular length of time.
Adopted: June 4, 2007 Amended: March 3, 2008
This is a very abbreviated outline. Do not make assumptions until you are able to read it in it's entirety.
"The Board" wants to recognize administrators who have long term service in the District and are eligible to receive pension benefits through the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
Requirements are- at least 8 years of continuous F/T certified employment as an admin. with E/A D131 immediately preceding retirement.
Must be eligible to receive pension benefits through the TRS of Illinois at the time of retirement from
131, and must actually retire with TRS at the time of retirement from the 131.
If an eligible administrator gives the Board an irrevocable written notice of retirement by March 1st- 1-4 years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining 1-4
years of service.
No more than 2 administrators may participate in this program during any given school term. If less than 2 apply by the cut-off date, the difference shall be carried over to the following year, increasing the maximum for the next year.
There is no guarantee the early retirement program will continue for any particular length of time.
Adopted: June 4, 2007 Amended: March 3, 2008
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