Sunday, April 7, 2013
The $89 million bond referendum that has been proposed by the Highland Park and Deerfield high school district has kept Patch readers commenting and blogging for months. On Tuesday, voters decide what happens.
Over the last week proponents and foes of the $89 million referendum to renovate Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools have had no shortage of controversy in their efforts to persuade voters. Opponents have accused Township High School District 113 of pressuring students to support the ballot measure and one person even mentioned outside interests financing the effect to defeat the referendum. This is the latest since the Township High School District 113 Board of Education voted Jan. 14 to place an $89 million referendum on the April 9 ballot to help fund a $114 million renovation of the two campuses. Before the Board made its decision, citizens were engaged with numerous meetings and six different committees involving members of the …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Read why activist and Patch blogger Sam Shapiro opposes the $89 million referendum.
Reader explains reasons for School Board endorsement.
I’m writing in support of Julie Starkman Gordon’s candidacy for the District 113 School Board. Having worked together for 21 years, I know how fortunate District 113 would be to have her serve on the Board. Julie brings fresh thinking and an external, business-focused view to the challenges facing our Schools. She has extensive experience in many topics which the Board needs to consider – from pension problems (she is a credentialed actuary who spent more than 30 years dealing with pension issues) to all matters of governance, having served on the Board of Directors at Hewitt Associates for many years. During her term on the Hewitt Board, the company went through a period of extensive change as it transitioned from a private partnership …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
A River Forest resident has accused the Highland Park and Deerfield high school district of pressuring students to supports its $89 million bond referendum. The superintendent says there is "absolutely no coercion."
Update 4/4 at 6 p.m. The co-chair of CLEAR (Community Leaders Educating and Advocating for the 113 Referendum) has issued a statement responding to claims that District 113 faculty is pressuring students to support the $89 million bond referendum. CLEAR co-chair Tony Horwitz responds: "CLEAR is an independent ballot initiative committee, organized to educate and advocate in support of the District 113 referendum. Our organization sent out a registration link for the April 6 and 7th Paint the Town Red activities to our entire database of supporters -- which includes thousands of local residents -- to encourage them to sign up for our get out the vote activities over the weekend. There are also independent student groups who have organized …
Blogger Eddie Jacobs lays out his position on the $89 million referendum.
Reader encourages support for Julie Starkman Gordon
I am writing in support of Julie Starkman Gordon’s candidacy for the District 113 Board of Education. I had the privilege of working with Julie during her pension actuarial and executive leadership career at Hewitt Associates. I can personally vouch for her exceptionally strong leadership skills and business acumen. She is also a great team player, is very creative, and has been a mentor to many, including me. She has been a passionate member of both the National and Chicago Area Board of Directors of Junior Achievement USA. She cares about and helps make decisions with all key stakeholders in mind. For District 113, I am confident that Julie will consider the best interests of students, taxpayers, and the community, recognizing both the…
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Readers like incumbent Annette Lidawer’s leadership.
Annette Lidawer-District 113 School Board: A Proven Leader In Our Community ANNETTE LIDAWER---Effective Negotiator-Respectful--Open minded.........ALWAYS HAS OUR STUDENT'S BEST INTERESTS AS HER NUMBER ONE PRIORITY! We have seen these qualities of leadership in Annette while serving as board members with Annette on the District 113 Board of Education. She has introduced cutting edge technology to the school environment, implemented standardized teacher review, helped design the new core curriculum, reviewed security needs, and always promoted fiscal responsibility. Her previous background as an attorney, board member in NY, and lobbyist supports her effective leadership. We hope you will join us in voting for Annette Lidawer for re …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Patch reviews all coverage of the plan to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools.
Ever since the Township High School District 113 Board of Education voted Jan. 14 to place an $89 million referendum on the April 9 ballot to help fund a $114 million renovation of Highland and Deerfield High Schools, there has been no shortage of opinion. Before the Board made its decision, citizens were engaged with numerous meetings and six different committees involving members of the community at large as well as teachers and administration since shortly after a $133 million referendum failed two years ago. The debate mounted the last week with the start of early voting and a blog on Patch. Take a look what has been written since the Board vote in January, including letters to the editor and blogs expressing personal opinions. For …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Patch reviews all coverage of the plan to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools.
Ever since the Township High School District 113 Board of Education voted Jan. 14 to place an $89 million referendum on the April 9 ballot to help fund a $114 million renovation of Highland and Deerfield High Schools, there has been no shortage of opinion. Before the Board made its decision, citizens were engaged with numerous meetings and six different committees involving members of the community at large as well as teachers and administration since shortly after a $133 million referendum failed two years ago. The debate mounted the last week including the results of a Patch survey indicating strong support for the referendum. Take a look what has been written since the Board vote in January, including letters to the editor and blogs …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Middle school athletes from all communities including Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove and others can participate in the free HERSHEY'S Track & Field Games to be held at Deerfield High School in May.
The Deerfield Park District is hoping to get the word out to more middle school athletes about the upcoming HERSHEY'S Track & Field Games at Deerfield High School May 19. In previous years, more than 40 students participated in the event but attendance is now down to about 12 to 25, reported the Chicago Tribune. "I'm surprised we don't get more because it is a free event," Deerfield Park District recreation Supervisor Jim Gariti told the Tribune. "The kids who do come to the event have a great time. For those who don't play baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and just want to run — this is great." The HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games are the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America, with hundreds of thousands of children …
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BBB, you are being bombarded by the no less than MDs of Education (could be PHDs?) coalition assembled from architects, developers and bond brokers. They are here working hard to protect your taxes, your children's education, your home values and obviously the local commerce . LOL LOL LOL. Pass it today and your taxes will increase by 30% in five years plus heavy debt on the balance sheet, kill … more ›