Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47’s Board approved the new teachers’ contract by a 7-0 vote, but not before Nancy Gonsiorek expressed displeasure with pre-retirement incentives. They’re “really hard to swallow,” she said. “When we give big raises to teachers … Continue reading
Tonight Crystal Lake Grade School District 47 Board is meeting at 7 at Canterbury School southwest of the intersection of Main Street and Virginia Street Road to consider the contract worked out with its teachers’ union. Another contract has also … Continue reading
A summary of the Crystal Lake Grade School District 47 contract that will be considered by the school board tonight at 7 at Canterbury School popped into my inbox this morning. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 BOARD OF EDUCATION AND … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: MCC Faculty Association Ratify New Contract [April 11, 2014.Crystal Lake, IL] On April 10, 2014, the MCC Faculty Association (MCCFA) membership voted to ratify a new multi-year, full-time faculty contract that was tentatively … Continue reading
Today I have been trying to find a McHenry County College Trustee who has been shown the faculty contract announced last night. No luck so far. I’m thinking the headline of my story was incorrect, at least the part about … Continue reading
The following press release was just received from McHenry County College: McHenry County College and MCC Faculty Association Reach Tentative Agreement [April 6, 2014.Crystal Lake, IL] On April 4, 2014, McHenry County College (MCC) and the MCC Faculty Association (MCCFA) … Continue reading
Looking for whether my son’s school district will follow Chicago’s example and close school Monday, I found this press release. I thought it might be of interest: DISTRICT 155, EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RATIFY CONTRACT The Community High School District 155 board … Continue reading
While looking at the Crystal Lake High School District 155 web site for weather information, information about the contract proposals made by the Board and the teachers association popped up. What you see, of course, is what the school board … Continue reading
At the Thursday night McHenry County College Board meeting, retiring Trustee Dennis Adams argued against extending MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract through June 30, 2015. “I don’t think any harm would come until the end of June,” he said, adding … Continue reading
The McHenry County College Board members who lost and retired left office last night, but not before two (the two who lost their elections) did their best to reward not quite three-year President Vicky Smith for her efforts. If you … Continue reading
Below is the report upon which the old McHenry County College Board voted for 5-2. Well, it’s not quite what the Board voted on. The Board did not set President Vicky Smith’s compensation. Read the report carefully. Voting in favor … Continue reading
Yesterday on the front page of its internet edition, the Northwest Herald noted that tonight at 6:30 the McHenry County College Board will vote on whether or not to extend President Vicky Smith’s contract through June 30, 2015. Not that … Continue reading
Full-page, full-color. One has to hand it to McHenry County College. The Board is sparing no expense to provide “cover” for the extension of MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract by the old Board members on Thursday night at 6:30. And … Continue reading
The McHenry County College Board has posted the papers it will consider at its Thursday night’s 6:30 meeting. You can read it here. If you go way, way down all the way to the bottom, you will see the recommendation … Continue reading
The agenda for the last meeting of the old McHenry County College Board is scheduled for Thursday night at 6:30. On the Agenda is a report to extend the contract of MCC President Vicky Smith. But the College will not … Continue reading
Here’s what was on the April 25, 2013, Agenda, which was emailed at five after four on Friday afternoon: 24. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE PRESIDENT, Board Report #13-53 Postponed It’s even after “Summary comments by Board members.” Board Report #13-53, … Continue reading
Found in an email from Steve Willson: The real reason the lame duck MCC board will extend Smith’s contract at their last meeting can be explained quickly and easily using a simple 4×4 grid. In short, this is a payoff, … Continue reading
Here is McHenry County College President Vicky Smith’s 2010 contract, complete with amendments signed in 2011 and 2012. The 2012 contract says she stays until at least 2014. Here is the amendment signed in 2011: Below is the 2012 amendment, … Continue reading
If you are interested in more than the agenda items for Tuesday night’s 6 PM special meeting, tough luck. Readers can see that a contract extension for President Vicky Smith and emergency repairs for storm and sanitary pipes are on … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald’s Kevin Craver has been a busy guy. He just posted a scathing piece on his blog, “Opening Doors.” The subject is the very “special” meeting of the McHenry County College Board to extend the contract of President … Continue reading
