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River Trails school board to get expected facelift Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Julia Nemcek, Kathleen Beck and Dan Miller had comfortable leads late Tuesday in the race for four open seats on the River Trails Elementary District 26 school board. The winner of the final seat was too close to call, with Rathna Koka and Scott Breiler running neck-and-neck.
River Trails school board hopefuls support custodian’s firing Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The five candidates running for school board in River Trails District 26 say current board members made the right decision in 2012 when they fired a custodian after his conviction for misdemeanor battery in two cases involving relatives.
Endorsements: Beck, Koka, Miller, Nemcek for River Trails Dist. 26 schools Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Kathleen Beck, Rathna Koka, Dan Miller and Julia Nemcek for the River Trails District 26 Board of Education.
River Trails District 26 candidates talk school finances Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The River Trails School District 26 school board will see major turonover this year, as no incumbents are seeking re-election April 9. Instead, five newcomers are seeking four seats.
River Trails schools honored for eco-friendly activitiesFeb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Two schools in Mount Prospect-based River Trails School District 26 have been named as state finalists for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools award, which recognizes schools that make significant efforts in the areas of conservation and environmental awareness.
Rathna Koka: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Rathna Koka, running for River Trails District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
Scott Breiler: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Scott Breiler, running for River Trails District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
Julia Nemcek: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Julia Nemcek, running for River Trails District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
Kathleen Beck: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kathleen Beck, running for River Trails District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
Dan Miller: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Dan Miller, running for River Trails District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
Northwest suburban schools on Illinois Honor RollJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The State Board of Education named 26 Northwest suburban elementary schools to the Illinois Honor Roll on Monday — half of them from one district alone. School districts receiving the honor included Wheeling Township District 21, Arlington Heights District 25, River Trails District 26, Schaumburg Township District 54, Mount Prospect District 57, Elk Grove Township District 59 and Des Plaines District 62. District 54 alone has 13 schools on the list.
River Trails District 26 board losing 4 board members Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The next school board election is still three months away, but one thing already is certain in River Trails Elementary District 26: The board will soon look a whole lot different. The terms of four board members come to an end this spring, and not one is running for re-election.
Memorial service Saturday for longtime Mundelein High School scorekeeperDec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Longtime educator, volunteer and Mundelein High School scorekeeper James Ackley will be remembered in a memorial service on Saturday. “My dad was probably the best role model anyone could have,” said daughter Rebecca Cooley. “He had kind eyes and a welcoming smile. To know him was to be blessed.”
Editorial: The case for simplifying Cook’s tax processJun 15, 2012 12:00 AM
In the face of statistics showing suburban Cook County residential taxpayers are shouldering a bigger share of tax payments, a Daily Herald editorial says the county's tax system should be simplified and an easier tax assessment appeals system put in place.
Euclid School, Tata Steel read together Nov 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Euclid School in Mount Prospect celebrated its excitement for reading on Oct. 6, during a literacy event arranged through First Book and Tata Steel. Tata Steel volunteers spent the day reading to Euclid second-graders.
Palatine Dist. 15 exploring STEM academy Sep 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Palatine Township Elementary District 15 officials are exploring the idea of exposing its junior high students to a curriculum more focused on science, technology, engineering and math. That is, if it can find the funding. Board President Tim Millar acknowledged the financial challenges, but said “$100,000 out of a $140 million budget, that doesn’t seem like a lot to push the kids ahead.”
School district reserves too high, tax group says May 25, 2011 12:00 AM
A group called Northwest Suburban Taxpayers United charges that local school district are hoarding money they should return to taxpayers. They say 16 local districts have $1.1 billion in unrestricted funds, much more than they believe is necessary.
Hersey hosts concert band festival Apr 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Marching bands and jazz ensembles have their competitions, but the concert bands — recognized as the backbone of a school’s music program — rarely perform outside their own auditorium. Musicians at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights changed that when they organized the Chicagoland Concert Band Invitational 11 years ago. This year’s event is 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the school, 1900 E. Thomas Ave. in Arlington Heights. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for students.
Challengers topping incumbents so far in Dist. 26 race Apr 5, 2011 12:00 AM
With 15 of 16 precincts reporting, the challengers appear to be overcoming the incumbents in the race for three spots in the River Trails Elementary School District 26 board Tuesday night.
District 26 candidates talk about user fees, salaries Mar 31, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidates running for the River Trails Elementary 26 school board have different ideas when it comes to increasing revenues and cutting costs.