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William Passalaqua: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for William Passalaqua, running for Aurora West Unit District 129 School Board (4-year Terms)
Robert Patterson: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Robert Patterson, running for Aurora West Unit District 129 School Board (4-year Terms)
Valerie Brown Dykstra: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Valerie Brown Dykstra, running for Aurora West Unit District 129 School Board (4-year Terms)
Mark Bradford: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Mark Bradford, running for Aurora West Unit District 129 School Board (4-year Terms)
Neal Ormond: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Neal Ormond, running for Aurora West Unit District 129 School Board (4-year Terms)
School conference hotels, food, travel cost taxpayers $277,086Feb 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Come for the conference, stay for the hotel room, $57 steak dinner, valet parking and laundry service. Those are just some of the extra costs taxpayers in 89 suburban school districts covered for board members and administrators who attended a November conference in Chicago. The districts racked up $277,086.17 in hotel, food, travel and incidental costs over the weekend-long conference.
West Aurora High School, district sued over 2009 expulsion Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
A former West Aurora student is suing a teacher, the district and school board, saying he was wrongly expelled after a teacher confiscated his cellphone. Alexander Contini says he did not shove a teacher nor yank the teacher's arm and that a surveillance video proves his innocence. He seeks more than $50,000 damages for defamation, conspiracy and emotional distress. A District 129 official said he has not seen the suit and could not comment.
Memorable four in W. Aurora High sports history make hall of fame Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
West Aurora High School will induct four new members into the West Aurora Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 8, in the school gym, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora. The 2013 inductees are Brian Brooks (Class of 1973), Randy Norman (Class of 1984), Greg Miller (Class of 1997), and coach Jim Pittman.
District 300 teachers reflect trend toward national certification Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Jacquie Duginske and Jamie Soprych were recognized by Carpentersville-based Community Unit District 300 for becoming nationally board certified -- a process that is becoming more common in school districts in the suburbs, the state and nation.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in the Fox Valley Jan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
This month, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 84. Communities throughout the Fox Valley area are pulling together to hold celebrations of his life, and to honor his legacy — with a special focus on community service.
Fox Valley People of the Year, 2012 Dec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
A man who donated a kidney to save the life of someone he'd never met. A local high school graduate competing in the Olympics. A mayor retiring from public service after 20 years. They were among people making headlines in the Fox Valley in 2012.
Fox Valley Leadership honorable mentionsDec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
2012-2013 Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions
District 129 admits aide brought hot pot into classroomDec 12, 2012 12:00 AM
West Aurora High School District 129 is fighting a lawsuit filed by parents of a pre-kindergarten special needs student who was severely burned by a teacher's cup of tea. In court filings though, the district acknowledges that an aide brought a hot pot into the classroom to heat water, a violation of oral school policy.
State's attorney investigating Dist. 129 in abuse reporting case Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office is investigating whether any criminal conduct occurred by West Aurora District 129 officials after they were told a former band director was found alone with a girl in a secluded band storage room in summer 2010, according to court documents. Stephen Orland of North Aurora, eventually pleaded guilty to having sexual relationships with two of his female students and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in March. One of the victims sued District 129, Orland, Superintendent James Rydland and former West Aurora Principal Dan Bridges, arguing the district didn't do enough to protect her from Orland's inappropriate behavior and that Rydland and Bridges failed to contact DCFS and, thus, violated the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
Thanksgiving in the Fox Valley: community dinners Nov 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Free Thanksgiving dinners aren't just about helping the homeless or needy, according to Liz Eakins, executive director of Lazarus House. "We see our Thanksgiving dinner as a way for the community to come together and be with their neighbors," Eakins said.
School remembers North Aurora soldier for his sacrifice Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
One of their own was in the hearts of West Aurora High School students and staff Friday morning, at the school’s annual Veterans Day assembly. They paid special tribute to the late Army Spc. Christopher Patterson, Class of 2009, who was killed in Afghanistan in January while serving with the Indiana National Guard. Patterson was a music education major at Valparaiso University, and in the ROTC.
District 129 schools honor veterans Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Students at Jewel and Herget middle schools honored men and women in the Armed Forces Wednesday at their schools.
North Aurora elementary school passes — district peers do not Oct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Fearn Elementary School in North Aurora bounced back to the "pass" side of the school report cards, once again the only school in West Aurora District 129 to do so. Bell-Graham Elementary School in St. Charles joined that district's list of schools that failed to make "adequate yearly progress."
W. Aurora High musicians picked for festival ensembles Oct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Forty-one West Aurora High School students were selected through an audition process to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District IX Festival Ensembles. This is a significant honor for these students who competed against students from more than 40 area high schools.
West Aurora school salaries report available Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The West Aurora schools' compensation report, for teachers and administrators, will be certified by the school board Monday night. It shows what the workers were paid in fiscal year 2011-12.