Oak Park School Board Tackles Budget Revisions Amid State Funding Cuts

Overview: The Oak Park School Board meeting focused on critical financial matters, including the amended 2024-25 budget, personnel actions, and school security concerns.

Hazel Park School Board Confronts Financial Challenges and Implements Behavioral Reforms

Overview: In a wide-ranging meeting, the Hazel Park School Board tackled financial challenges, including complex budgetary issues and potential funding shortfalls, while also addressing efforts to reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in schools. Financial management and student welfare were the focal points, with discussions highlighting the district’s strategic planning to navigate both areas.

Oak Park School Board Meeting Celebrates Student Achievements and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Milestone

Overview: The Oak Park School Board meeting on February 10, 2015, was marked by a series of student recognitions and the announcement of a noteworthy achievement in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The board celebrated academic excellence, outstanding character, and accomplishments while also addressing administrative and financial matters critical to the district’s operations.

Hazel Park School Board Faces Community Backlash Over Interim Superintendent Appointment

Overview: During the recent Hazel Park School Board meeting, the appointment of Dr. Katherine Cost as interim superintendent emerged as a central issue, sparking significant concern and debate among board members and community stakeholders. This appointment, prompted by the ongoing leave of the current superintendent, Dr. KY, was met with skepticism and calls for transparency, highlighting a critical period for the district as it navigates leadership transitions alongside financial and academic challenges.

Hazel Park School Board Meeting Explores Wrestling Program Concerns and IDEA Funding Resolution

Overview: At the recent Hazel Park School Board meeting, concerns were raised regarding the school’s wrestling program, with community members voicing dissatisfaction over coaching decisions and the broader impact on student-athletes. Additionally, the board discussed a resolution for full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These topics, among others, highlighted ongoing challenges and efforts within the school district.