The briefs

New leader to be named

The Mundelein High School board of trustees is expected to name the district's new superintendent Tuesday night. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at the school, 1350 W. Hawley St. The person will replace a pair of co-superintendents, Linda Hanson and John Barbini. Officials want a new superintendent aboard for the 2008-09 term.

Meeting on water issues

Lake County and the village of Hawthorn Woods plan to hold a joint public meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today in the village barn at 2 Lagoon Drive. The meeting will give residents served by the Glennshire water system the opportunity to ask questions about two new proposals to replace their 20-well system. According to Lake County, private water provider Aqua Illinois will sell water to either the village or the county at a wholesale rate of $1.80 per 1,000 gallons. A survey will be sent out seeking residents' opinions on the new options.

Coach's friends sought

Former basketball players, friends and staff from Round Lake's Magee/Middle School are asked to attend a surprise celebration to recognize Coach Hollis Hollenberg's last game and 30th year Dec. 18. The event will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Round Lake Middle School. For more details, send an e-mail to coachhollenberg@gmail.com.

Building expansion plan

Grant Community High School District 124 will host a site and facility committee meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 9, in the career center at the school, 285 E. Grand Ave., in Fox Lake. The building expansion plans will be on display and the public can ask questions about it. For information, contact the high school at (847) 587-2561.