Ran into Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board President Ted Wagner and he told me something I did not know before. The High School Board “left $758,000 on the table.” Those were his words. What’s that mean? It means … Continue reading
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Comments as read by Scott C. Vetter to the D155 Board of Education on May 17th, 2016: After serving in the United States Navy, I decided to transfer my newly acquired leadership skills to the manufacturing world. I am, today, considered, … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Republican Precinct Committeeman attended last night’s meeting of the Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board of Education. Here’s what he took away: Johnnie Thomas Gets Contract Extended Two Years Last night the D155 School Board addressed the … Continue reading
We finish our coverage of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce’s meeting with local governmental officials by looking at the answers to a question about the public’s biggest misconceptions and things governmental officials wish people knew. First up was Crystal … Continue reading
At Thursday morning’s Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce governmental forum, there was a question and answer session. There was a well-researched question asking about what tax districts were doing about duplication of services: “From 2009 through 2012, Countywide Equalized Assessed … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce held its first Town Hall meeting Thursday morning. It was the usual time for such meetings, set so business people can attend before business hours. This time the public was allowed to come. There … Continue reading
Here is the state from Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board President Ted Wagner on the loss in the suit challenging their right to build the South High School bleachers: Regarding Illinois Supreme Court Ruling on Crystal Lake South … Continue reading
A press release from Crystal Lake High School District 155: District 155 Board Of Education Seeks Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Crystal Lake South Bleachers Law Firm to Provide Services at No-Cost to District Due to Significant Adverse Impact to … 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
An email to parents of District 155 students: Dear Parents: Today, the District 155 board of education submitted its final offer to the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board (IELRB) for public display on its website. As I am sure you … Continue reading
The City of Crystal Lake has apparently decided to defend its zoning powers vigorously after being brought into the South High School Bleacher case by District 155. As a result of an agreed order entered by Judge Thomas Meyer, the … Continue reading
A letter about the new stadium seating at South High School was sent today from Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley to District 155 School Board President Ted Wagner. It follows two end-of-July letters from city department heads to District 155 … Continue reading
Here are the four people whose terms on the Crystal Lake High School Board are up next spring: Gary Oberg (Crystal Lake) Dave Secrest (Crystal Lake) Ann Somers (Cary/Trout Valley) Ted Wagner (Cary) Thus far, Oberg, Sommers, Secrest have filed … Continue reading
It’s hard to make a case that big changes need to be made in the management of Crystal Lake High School District 155. Four incumbents—Ted Wagner, Gary Oberg, Ann Somers and Dave Secrest—are being challenged by (second-time candidate) Cary resident … Continue reading
Amazing. I have heard nothing about the contest for Algonquin Township Trustee until today. It’s Saturday. The Republican primary election is Tuesday. Five people are running for four spots. I get the mail and there is a very basic post … Continue reading
Amazing. I have heard nothing about the contest for Algonquin Township Trustee until today. It’s Saturday. The Republican primary election is Tuesday. Five people are running for four spots. I get the mail and there is a very basic post … Continue reading
High School District 155’s consultant Joe Christofanelli of the firm of Ernst and Young has conservatively estimated a net loss of $10 million should the two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts be approved by the City of Crystal Lake. “The … Continue reading