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Suburban districts spend $320,800 opposing online charter school planJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The appeal process for a proposed suburban virtual charter school was cut short last week — but not before 18 suburban school districts spent more than $320,800 in legal fees fighting the issue. Not to mention the hundreds of hours school staffs spent researching the proposal, officials say.
Geneva school items put to good use in Aurora, Elgin Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school district managed to raise a little cash with auctions of items from Coultrap School in April, to put toward the demolition of the building. And what it didn't sell, it gave to three grateful schools in Aurora and Elgin.
Geneva schools consider increase in education fund spending Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school district is tentatively proposing to spend $58.26 million in its education fund in the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2.89 percent more than it plans to spend this year.
2012-2013 Fox Valley Academic Team Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Imagine getting straight A's in every class, all four years of high school. Now combine that with leadership, extracurriculars, and a desire to apply one's knowledge in a way that benefits others, and you've got the kind of student who gets named to the Daily Herald's 2012-13 Fox Valley Academic Team. "Success is not about how much money we make or how many square feet our houses are, but rather how many lives we can improve by helping others," writes Arjun Tambe of Illinois Math and Science Academy.
Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentions Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Fox Valley academic team honorable mentions
Fate of charter appeal uncertainMay 29, 2013 12:00 AM
When Governor Pat Quinn signed a one-year moratorium on the establishment of new virtual charter schools into law, suburban administrators expected an end to the appeal process currently under way for one such school. But that may not be the case. Attorneys on one side argue the commission has a legal responsibility to complete the appeal while those on the other side say the commission no longer has authority to approve the virtual charter school. A decision is expected this week.
Tips from a great teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Tips from a great teacher: Al Ochsner's advice
Al Ochsner, in the words of his students May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
What students have to say about Al Ochsner
Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Being a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High School. He fell in love with teaching. Now, at age 52, he is doing it full-time. "This is a job I look forward to coming to," he said. "This is a really cool place."
Celebrate Kane County educators at annual awards banquet Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The 38th annual Educator of the Year Awards Banquet will be Friday, May 3, at the Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles. This awards dinner provides an opportunity to honor outstanding members of the education profession in Kane County and promote the awareness of the quality education being provided in our schools. Special recognition is also given to those retiring from education this school year.
Geneva Dist. 304 conducts emergency response drill Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school district conducted an emergency drill Friday at Geneva Middle School South to test the readiness of school workers, Delnor Hospital and police and fire departments.
Asbestos removal, demolition contracts for Coultrap OK’d Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school board has approved contracts for asbestos removal from, and demolition of, the former Coultrap School.
Geneva mourns loss of school counselor 'Chic' Williams Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Charles "Chic" Williams touched a lot of Genevans lives as a teacher, coach, high school dean, but especially as a counselor for youths in trouble. He died this week.
Different Geneva school for Batavia kids in the fall Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite parents' protests, the Geneva school board is moving children from a Batavia neighborhood out of Williamsburg Elementary and over to Western Avenue Elementary in the fall.
Put your bid in for Coultrap School items Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Area school districts and the general public are invited to an auction of items remaining at the Coultrap facility on April 20-21. Auction items include student desks and chairs, adult desks, coat racks removed from the walls, historical glass doors from the original building, tables, and other items salvaged from the building. Money raised will be used by the district to defray the cost of the facility's demolition later this year.
Lamb, Juby join incumbents on Geneva 304 school board Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Incumbent board President Mark Grosso was re-elected to the Geneva District 304 school board Tuesday along with fellow incumbent Bill Wilson and newcomers David Lamb and Leslie Juby.
Geneva school land sale put on hold School board will hang on to Keslinger site until market improves Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Geneva school board members have delayed selling 28 acres of surplus land for at least six months, after learning its value value has dropped more than 68 percent since the district bought it in 2006. “I don’t want to take a loss on it. It’s not a fire sale. We want to recoup our investment,” said board President Mark Grosso.
Geneva says ‘no’ to online charter school Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school district Monday joined the list of area school districts opposing the formation of an online charter school. The board voted unanimously to deny the application of Illinois Virtual Charter School @ Fox Valley. Basically, the board didn't think IVCS had its ducks in a row.
Local districts voting next week on online charter schools Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The organizers behind a proposed online charter school Friday released a 1,018-page answer to the questions posed by members of the 18 school districts that have to vote on the request. Several of the boards, including Geneva and Kaneland, are due to vote on the proposal as soon as Monday.
Silent auction set for Coultrap School items Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva school district is selling items salvaged from the closed Coultrap School, as it prepares to knock it down. A silent auction is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13 and from 8 to 11 a.m. on April 14.