Instruction and Finance in District 211

At its August 16, 2007 meeting, the Board of Education approved the establishment of a Board Committee of the Whole.  Meetings will be held twice a year, with two major points of focus: education and finance.  These meetings will not only afford Board members an additional opportunity to review aspects of the educational plan that directly impact financial decisions, but also provide a forum for community members to readily access valuable information about District 211.

The first meeting was held on October 25, 2007, at Palatine High School.

Instructional Presentation
Associate Superintendent Nancy Robb presented instructional information to the Board of Education, followed by discussion and a question and answer period.  The complete instructional presentation can be viewed at: http://www.d211.org/instructional_presentation_10-25-07.shtml.

Financial Presentation
Following the instructional presentation, Associate Superintendent for Business David Torres presented financial information to the Board of Education.  A question and answer period followed with discussion by the Board.  The complete financial presentation is available at: http://www.d211.org/financial_presentation_10-25-07.shtml.

Community Newsletter
Additionally, the information presented at the meeting has been incorporated into a mailing to all District residents, providing a communication vehicle to keep the communities District 211 serves informed about important instructional and financial matters.  The special newsletter was mailed on Friday, November 9, 2007, and should be delivered to residents within two weeks.  A copy of the newsletter is available at: http://www.d211.org/pdf/community_news11-07.pdf.