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Former Maine West coach charged in hazing; juvenile charges droppedMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
After a five-month investigation of hazing at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, the Cook County state's attorney's office Wednesday charged former Maine West High School head varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo while dropping charges against six juveniles. "He allowed these things to happen and encouraged it," Anita Alvarez said.
Report: Dist. 207 responded appropriately to hazing allegations May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A report from an independent investigator released Thursday regarding hazing allegations at Maine West in September 2012 concludes that Maine Township High School District 207 staff members responded appropriately to the circumstances.
District 207 settles former orchestra teacher's lawsuit May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine Township High School District 207 has reached a deal with a former Maine West High School orchestra teacher to drop his federal lawsuit against the school board claiming he was fired because of his gender. Without admitting to any wrongdoing, the district will pay $10,000 to Andrew Ladendorf for agreeing to dismiss the lawsuit.
Maine West Golden Apple winner puts students first May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The murals on the walls of Maine West High School bear witness to Gregory Regalado's contribution to the Des Plaines school's art program. Those contributions, along with many others, were rewarded Wednesday when Regalado was surprised in his classroom with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, bestowed on only 10 teachers statewide. "I would venture to say that he's impacted every department of the school," said Mike Smith, the Maine West mathematics teacher who nominated Regalado for the coveted award.
2 students win new cars as part of safety push Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A total of 29 high school students held coveted keys in their hands on Wednesday, but only two would up starting the new cars parked in front of the Concorde Banquets in Kildeer. Emina Mesic, a Palatine High School sophomore and Tanner Hermes, a senior from Grayslake Central High School, emerged as the lucky winners.
Dist. 207 Foundation dinner tops $13,000 to benefit students Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The fifth annual Maine Township High School District 207 Educational Foundation Benefit Dinner, "A Night For The Books," was held at the Rosewood Restaurant on Tuesday, April 4.
Childers, McGrath, Owen, Lee win in District 207 Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Newcomers Mary Childers and Jin Lee, incumbent Margaret McGrath, and recently appointed board member Carla Owen won election to four seats on the Maine Township High School District 207 board Tuesday, according to unofficial vote totals with 107 of 109 precincts reporting.
Victims upset over Dist. 207 deal to represent fired Maine West coach Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The attorney representing the families of four Maine West High School students who say they were hazing victims is upset over Maine Township High School District 207's decision to represent the soccer coach who is in the middle of that scandal. Former head soccer coach Michael Divincenzo has agreed to a drop an appeal of his dismissal in return for the district hiring an attorney to represent him in the lawsuit, district officials said.
District 207 school board hopefuls discuss Maine West hazing Mar 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine Township High School District 207 school board hopefuls call for more education and ongoing training of staff, administration and students on recognizing and preventing hazing after recent scandals at Maine West High School in Des Plaines. Seven candidates are vying for four, four-year seats on the District 207 school board April 9.
Endorsement: Burk, McGrath, Lee, Owen for Dist. 207 school board Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Eldon Burk, Margaret McGrath, Carla Owen and Jin Lee for the Maine Township High School District 207 school board.
Dist. 207 Foundation sets ‘A Night for the Books’ benefit Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Maine Township High School District 207 Educational Foundation will host its fifth annual benefit dinner, "A Night For The Books," from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at The Rosewood, 9421 W. Higgins Road in Rosemont.
Former Maine West teacher sues District 207 for discrimination Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A former physical education teacher and health instructor at Maine South and Maine West high schools has filed a federal lawsuit against Maine Township High School District 207 and its school board for employment discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation for exercising her First Amendment right to free speech, and for retaliatory discharge under the Illinois Whistleblower's Act. A District 207 statement says the lawsuit has no merit.
Maine West athletic director resigns Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Citing personal reasons, Maine West High School's athletic director, Christopher Addante, has resigned and will step down from the post at the end of the school year. Addante's departure is not connected to the recent hazing scandal at the school that led to the firing of two soccer coaches, Maine Township High School District 207 spokesman Dave Beery said.
District 207 rebates taxes to Maine Township residents Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine Township taxpayers will receive $1 million tax abatement from Maine Township High School District 207. The measure was approved at Monday night’s school board meeting. "We believe our financial management and cost-containment efforts have put us in a position that we can make this tax abatement without compromising the quality of our education,” Superintendent Ken Wallace said.
How to change a culture of hazing in schools Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Changing a culture of hazing in schools takes more than the mere adoption of anti-bullying policies. It requires making the school environment not just physically, but emotionally safer, according to a consultant hired by Maine Township High School District 207 in the wake of a hazing scandal. "We’ve got to rely on the character and the ethics of our children. Policies don’t go into bathrooms, Facebook."
Maine East breaks new ground with spring musical ‘In the Heights’ Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, March 1, Maine East will become the first high school in Illinois to perform the Tony Award-winning “In the Heights,” with its upbeat score and hip hop choreography. “It’s a show about culture,” says director and drama teacher Karen Hall. “How do I fit in? What is home? And how do we make that work?”
Moylan's tougher hazing penalty wins committee backing Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Recent hazing scandals at Maine West and Hoffman Estates high schools have prompted one state official to call for a tougher penalty for school officials and employees who fail to report hazing. State Rep. Marty Molyan's plan was approved 15-0 by a House committee Wednesday, sending the proposal to the full House for further debate.
District 207 replacing textbooks with Chromebooks Feb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
All incoming Maine Township High School District 207 freshman and sophomore students must purchase Google Chromebooks as part of a new program that will eventually eliminate the need for physical textbooks. "Instead of filling their backpacks with expensive, heavy, print textbooks, freshman and sophomore students will instead purchase a lightweight Chromebook computer along with electronic books for select courses," District 207 Superintendent Ken Wallace said.
Eric Leys: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Eric Leys, running for Maine Township High School District 207 School Board (2-year Term)
Sean Story: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Sean Story, running for Maine Township High School District 207 School Board (4-year Terms)