Briefs: District 300 bars nepotism

The Community Unit District 300 school board approved a policy this week that aims to prevent district employees from supervising family members who also work for the district. The policy codifies what is already district policy, officials said. Under the language the board approved, employees who would otherwise be working under a family member would be transferred to another building or be assigned a different supervisor. "We have a lot of related people working in this district," board Secretary Anne Miller said. "We really try to not have someone do an evaluation on someone they're related to."

Country Harvest Day

Downtown Algonquin businesses are sponsoring Old Time Country Harvest Day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the village parking lot at Washington and Harrison streets. A farmers market and craft fair will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids games run from 10 am. to 2 p.m. A donation of an item for the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry is requested. There will be a costume parade at 2 p.m. for all attendees. Participants are asked to meet in front of Algonquin State Bank on Main Street. Call Diane Perrone at (847) 650-6794 for details.

Latino group sets awards

The Elgin Latino Political Action Team will hold its sixth annual Latino achievement awards at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Admission is $10. Appetizers and soft drinks will be served, and a cash bar is available.