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District 300 boosts staff training

Training for teachers at the three high schools in Community Unit District 300 will more than double under a staff training plan approved by the school board this week. The plan will increase the number of hours the high schools spend on teacher development each year from 13.5 to 30. High school principals hope the plan will improve coordination across the high schools among teachers in the same discipline. The proposal caused a stir last month when board member Monica Clark said the plan was an excuse for teachers to spend less time teaching. Clark was the only board member to vote against the proposal, which passed with no discussion.

District 158 hosts concert

Huntley Unit District 158 will host a community singalong concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15. The concert will be held on the lawn between Chesak and Martin elementary schools, 10920 Reed Road, Lake in the Hills. At the concert, music students from both schools will perform alongside the Prairie Voices from Del Webb's Sun City. The singalong will be moved to the Martin gymnasium if it rains. Call (847) 659-5848.

Swine flu and you

The McHenry County Department of Health has set up a call center and Web page for those who need more information about the swing flu outbreak, symptoms and prevention. That phone number is (815) 334-4510, and you can view the site at mcdh.info. Moreover, the department will send out mailers detailing similar information. There also is a call center in place at Centegra Health System. That number is (815) 236-8347.