Candidates are needed for Dist. 302 board
Shortly after Kaneland District 302 board members completed the crucial task of ratifying a new teachers contract, thus averting a strike, the district announced it is seeking candidates for school board members.
Three seats on the seven-member board will be filled during the April 7 general election. Members serve four-year terms.
Nominating petition forms are available between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays in the superintendent's office at the west end of Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park. Completed forms must be filed in the superintendent's office no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
Issues the school district faces include assessing student learning and curriculum, improving staff development and updating the strategic plan.
For details, call (630) 365-5111, ext. 109.
At Kaneland High School: There are other ways to serve the educational community.
Tony Valente, principal of Kaneland High School, is seeking candidates to serve on a graduation requirement committee. Parents, teachers and members of the school board and the school administration are eligible to serve on the committee.
The committee will work toward developing a graduation requirement that is in accord with the vision of the high school and enhances student achievement.
Meetings will be from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17, Jan. 17, Feb. 9 and March 9, and 6 p.m. April 27 at the high school,
Contact Beth Sterkel at (630) 365-5100, ext. 204, or beth.sterkel@kaneland.org to volunteer.
Speaking of the high school, Santa's CraftShop, a handmade craft fair, will be there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.
The arts and crafts show will feature original artists and crafters displaying their handmade products. Proceeds will benefit the Partners In International Education and Peer Leadership student organizations. There will be an admission fee of $1.
No more fine fears: Have you racked up a bundle in fines because of materials you borrowed from the Sugar Grove Public Library that are now seriously overdue?
Fines will be forgiven this month if you bring in nonperishable items to donate to the Kaneland Area Food Pantry.
One food item wipes out the fine for one item that is overdue. Overdue books and other materials must be returned to the desk and checked in by library staff. The food items for donation must be brought in at the same time.
Donations won't help with items that are lost, damaged or in collection.
The Kaneland Area Food Pantry needs canned goods, boxed items, personal care supplies, household paper products and cleaning supplies. Located at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center, 525 N. Main St. in Elburn, the food pantry is open from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. Donations can also be dropped off at the library any time during regular hours.
For details, call the library at (630) 466-4686.