Fox Valley briefs

Foundation announces distinguished alumni:

The District 300 Foundation for Educational Excellence has announced its Distinguished Alumni awards for 2009. David M. Stone, a 1970 graduate of Irving Crown High School, is this year's Distinguished Alumnus. Stone has served as a U.S. Naval officer, assistant director of homeland security for the Transportation Security Administration and CEO of Alacrity Homeland Group. Grant Smith, a 2002 Jacobs High School graduate, is this year's Distinguished Young Alumnus. Smith is an officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force.

District 158 mulls policy:

A policy that would govern contract negotiations in Huntley Unit District 158 needs more work, officials say. The policy would require the district to publicly disclose contract proposals, provide updates on negotiations and post tentative deals three days before a vote. "This thing would have to be refined 10 times over before we could turn it into a policy," board Vice President Tony Quagliano said. Board members including Shawn Green and Larry Snow said the policy would enshrine good bargaining practices, while others like Kevin Gentry said it might weaken the district's hand.

South Elgin plans spring events:

The South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department will host a breakfast with the Bunny from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Munipical Annex, 10 N. Water St. The cost is $24 for a resident family of four and $30 for non-residents. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice and an opportunity for children to have their picture taken with the bunny. Registration is required. For details, call (847) 622-0003. Also that day is an egg hunt at noon at the Kenyon Woods Pasture across from South Elgin High School, 760 E. Main St. The event is designed for infants to 12-year-olds. The bunny will arrive around 10:30 a.m. for pictures. A disc jockey and a petting zoo also will provide entertainment. The recreation department also will be accepting non-perishable food donations.