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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.
Kaneland, Batavia schools must offer attendance choice Sep 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Two more local schools are giving their students the option of attending other schools this fall.Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn and Rotolo Middle School in Batavia must offer the so-called “school choice” because of the results of standardized tests students took in the spring.School choice is required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which sets passing standards for schools and for subgroups of student types in those schools.Kaneland District 302 is dealing with the requirement for the first time. Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is offering a choice after it failed to make adequate yearly progress because one of the school's subgroups — the economically disadvantaged — didn't have enough students score well in reading. Only 75.5 percent made the grade.
Aurora District 129 fighting lawsuit from family of burned student Sep 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Attorneys for West Aurora School District 129, which is being sued by parents of a special-needs prekindergarten student who was scalded by hot cup of tea, say the teacher and district should not be held liable for injuries, according to court records.
Aurora cops: Man wasn’t abductor, but a neighbor Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
An apparent misunderstanding about an Aurora man's intentions led to charges of misdemeanor disorderly conduct being filed after he was questioned about a report of attempted child abduction.
Man in custody after attempted Aurora child abduction Sep 6, 2012 12:00 AM
A 50-year-old Aurora man is being questioned by Aurora police after a possible attempted child abduction Thursday morning a few blocks away from a west-side middle school, authorities said. A 13-year-old Aurora girl who was walking to Jefferson Middle School was approached about 8:30 a.m. on the 1300 block of Monomoy Street by a man driving an older black vehicle with a child seat in the back, according to West Aurora District 129.
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.
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.
Editorial: Learning to eat our fruits and veggiesJul 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial lauds a statewide school program that offers fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income students, but the battle to get kids to eat them continues.
Aurora Dist. 129 sued after boy, 3, burned by cup of tea Jun 12, 2012 12:00 AM
An Aurora couple has sued West Aurora District 129 and a prekindergarten teacher at Hope D. Wall School, arguing she was negligent in leaving a cup of scalding hot tea on a counter in a room full of hyperactive, special-needs students in November 2011. One child, who was 3 at the time, knocked over the cup and got third-degree burns on his face, neck and torso.
Aurora teen more than just gifted orator Jun 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Meliton Chaidez, an eighth-grader from Aurora, won a regional speech contest and will represent Illinois and Iowa at the national contest with two dozen other contestants. He's also an honor-roll student and was a student ambassador and student council member. He participated in an IMSA math/science before-school program, got an award for students with exemplary characte and got a service award. Saidhis principal: "I would not be surprised to see Meliton — if he chose to — be the first Latino president of the United States. He's just that good."
Get your parade on Sunday in North Aurora May 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Bring your blanket, lawn chair and sunglasses and come out to watch the third annual North Aurora Community Parade on Sunday, June 3. There will be plenty of room for spectators of all ages along the 1.5-mile parade route.
Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentionsMay 25, 2012 12:00 AM
2011-2012 Fox Valley Academic Team honorable mentions
Schools' pay hikes trigger state penaltiesApr 12, 2012 12:00 AM
At a time when suburban schools are pushing back hard against taking over the states share of teacher retirement costs, many are paying thousands of dollars sometimes hundreds of thousands in penalties to Illinois pension systems for giving big raises to administrators and teachers. Suburban schools charged the highest penalties are Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, West Aurora District 129, Barrington Area Unit District 220, Hawthorn Elementary District 73, Elgin Area School District U-46 and Naperville District 203, a Daily Herald investigation shows.
Former West Aurora teacher gets 12 years for sex with students Mar 9, 2012 12:00 AM
A former West Aurora High School band director, accused of having sex with two of his students, pleads guilty and is sentenced to 12 years in prison. A judge tells Stephen Orland that he "disgraced" his profession and weakened the trust parents have in the education system.
Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions Feb 9, 2012 12:00 AM
2011-2012 Fox Valley Leadership Team honorable mentions
Images: Christopher Patterson Funeral Procession Jan 20, 2012 12:00 AM
West Aurora High School students and teachers paid their respects to Spc. Christopher A. Patterson during his funeral procession Friday morning. Patterson, a West Aurora High School graduate, was killed in Afghanistan on January 6th, 2012.
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame announces 2012 class Jan 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A renowned Broadway dancer and choreographer and an actor Hollywood turned to again and again for character roles in legendary movies are among the seven people to be inducted to the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame this spring.