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Funeral set for boy stabbed to death in Naperville Nov 3, 2012 12:00 AM
The family of Justin Plackowski has announced funeral services for the Naperville 7-year-old who authorities say was stabbed to death by his mother in a horrific double murder last week. A notice posted on the website of Justin's school, Scott Elementary in Naperville District 203, invited members of the school community to the services saying, "It is the family's hope that you will be able to attend services and remember Justin with them."
Schools helping students, parents cope with tragedy Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Crisis plans remain in effect at two Naperville schools trying to cope with the slayings of two young students at the hands of one of their mothers. Officials in both Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 204 say counselors are available for students, parents and facilty members.
Naperville Dist. 203 approves final 2013-14 calendar Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville Unit District 203 officials have been to the drawing board and back, and they believe they have finally found a school year calendar everyone can be happy with. Board members Monday unanimously approved the 2013-14 school-year calendar; classes will start on Aug. 21, 2013 and end on May 30, 2014. Seniors will graduate on May 27. The newly approved calendar achieves the goals of classes starting a week later than they did this year and keeps semester exams in place before the students winter break.
2 Naperville men charged with trying to sell pot at junior high Oct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Two 19-year-old Naperville men have been charged with attempting to sell marijuana on the property of Kennedy Junior High School in Lisle.According to Lisle police and Naperville Unit District 203 officials, students reported the pair to the school resource officer, who found and arrested the men around 3:45 p.m. Monday near the school at 2929 Green Trails Drive.
Lawsuit: Dist. 129 officials ignored concerns about ex-band directorSep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
One of two students who were sexually abused by a former Aurora School District 129 band teacher has sued the district, the teacher and Superintendent James Rydland. The student, identified only as Jane Doe, argues the district didn't do enough to report to state officials suspected abuse by Stephen Orland, who pleaded guilty earlier this year and is serving a 12-year prison term.
District 203 toughens policy on reporting suspected abuse Sep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville Unit District 203 officials are planning to strengthen a district policy on abused and neglected children, in light of recent allegations that administrators in a neighboring school district may have failed to report a possible sex abuse case immediately. One of those administrators — current District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges — was principal of West Aurora High School in 2010 when a custodian reported an encounter between band director Steve Orland and a female student.
Dist. 203 admits calendar was a mistake Sep 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville Unit District 203 school board members said Monday they should've better listened to parents, students and school district staff before approving a school calendar that starts earlier than most wanted. And so, it's likely the current starting date of the 2013-2014 school year — Aug. 14 — could be moved to a later date.
West Aurora adding legal help in sex abuse probe Sep 5, 2012 12:00 AM
West Aurora School District 129 is getting extra legal help to assist in the representation of three district officials involved in a Kane County state's attorney's office investigation that they may not have reported a possible sex abuse case as fast as they could have.
Superintendent: Dist. 203 community has been supportive Sep 4, 2012 12:00 AM
New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said he's received an overwhelming amount of support from the community, during his first public comments since revelations surfaced that Bridges and other West Aurora District 129 officials may have failed to report a possible sex abuse case immediately. "I've felt welcome and part of this community and this school district since day one," Bridges said.
District 203 school board backs superintendent Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
New Naperville Unit District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges appears to have most school board members' support as Kane County authorities investigate whether he and other West Aurora school employees illegally failed to report concerns of inappropriate behavior between a teacher and student. At least two board members, however, say they have questions about how Bridges handled accusations of sexual abuse lodged by a custodian who said he saw suspicious activity between a former West Aurora High School band director and a female student when Bridges was principal.
DCFS: West Aurora High broke state reporting law Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Officials with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services say several West Aurora School District officials, including Dan Bridges, who is now Superintendent of Naperville Unit District 203, acted irresponsibly by not reporting an alleged act of abuse in July 2010. "Schools can sometimes make the mistake of thinking that they have the option to do their own internal evaluation," DCFS spokesman Kendall Marlowe said.
Dist. 203 encouraged by early returns on boundary changes Aug 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Attendance figures always fluctuate early in the school year, but Naperville Unit District 203 officials and parents say they've seen enough to call the first phase of this year's controversial boundary changes a success. District officials say 17,421 students were enrolled for the first week of classes, which is right on target with their projections. But they're even happier because their projections appear on the money for both Mill Street and Beebe elementary schools, which were seriously overcrowded before the boundary changes were implemented
Dist. 203 drops 'interim' from Dan Bridges' superintendent title Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
The District 203 board ended its months-long search for Mark Mitrovich's successor and signed Dan Bridges to a 3-year contract worth $225,000 a year. Board President Mike Jaensch said throughout the search process, board members knew they were looking for an inspirational leader who has consistently demonstrated the highest ethical and moral standards. "As these discussions matured, we realized we had the perfect person right in front of us."
Families help kids prepare for success in school Aug 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education offers tips for families who want to give their children the best chance of being successful in school.
Naperville students head back to class — in costume Aug 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Roughly 17,000 students returned Wednesday for the first day of classes in Naperville Unit District 203 schools. The district started classes early this summer to provide balanced semesters and allow time for high school students to take semester exams prior to winter break.
Images: First day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 15 Aug 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Students made their way to school Wednesday morning as first day of classes continue in the suburbs. Students were greeted by teachers, smiles and even fun costumes at Naperville North High School, Robert Crown School in Wauconda, Fearn Elementary in North Aurora and Grant Community High School in Fox Lake.
Despite choice, most Naperville students stay put Aug 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Just as officials at two Naperville-area school districts predicted, few families, when offered the choice to move from a "failing" school, took the districts up on the offer. Naperville Unit District 203 alerted families at Mill Street Elementary School earlier this month that they were allowed to transfer to other district schools. Indian Prairie Unit District 204 offered parents at Georgetown and Longwood elementary schools the choice to transfer because the schools failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress for the third consecutive year.
Dist. 203, 204 offering choice for families at struggling schoolsJul 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Two of Illinois' largest and best-performing school systems are joining many other districts across the state this fall in offering families the choice to leave schools struggling to meet federal standards. Naperville Unit District 203 alerted families at Mill Street Elementary School earlier this week that they will be allowed to transfer to other district schools. Indian Prairie Unit District 204 will send letters Wednesday informing parents at Georgetown and Longwood elementary schools that they also will be given the choice to transfer because the two schools likely failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the third consecutive year.
Man accused of stealing copper, cash from Naperville school Jul 9, 2012 12:00 AM
A former Naperville schools employee is accused of stealing about $9,000 worth of copper from his employer, authorities said. James W. Logan, 52, of Montgomery, was charged with theft of 4,500 pounds of copper cable from Naperville Central High School "I'm not sure if he was taking a little at a time over the past year, or just took the whole thing, but it wasn't noticed til June," said Naperville police Sgt. Gregg Bell.
Editorial: Shine a light on school chief searches Jul 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Suburban school districts ought to adopt transparent policies when searching for a new superintendent just like schools in other states do, a Daily Herald edidtorial says.