Fox Valley briefs

Dist. 300 looks for new leader

Community Unit District 300 has begun preparing for life without Ken Arndt. District 300's superintendent announced last year he will retire at the end of the 2010-11 school year. The District 300 school board has begun meeting with potential search firms, including the firm that brought Arndt and Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Crates to the district, according to board President Joe Stevens. "There has been no decision made on (using a search firm), just as there has been no decision on whether we're going to look internally or externally," Stevens said.

Apply for park committee

Carpentersville is seeking residents who would like to serve on the village's park committee. The committee advises the village board on the use of village-owned parks, special events and park improvements. Members serve for two years and must be appointed by the village president. The committee typically meets once a month. If you are interested, submit a letter by Aug. 1 to Village President Ed Ritter, Village of Carpentersville, 1200 L.W. Besinger Drive, Carpentersville. Call (847) 551-3475.

Sign up for volleyball camp

Westfield Community School, 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road in Algonquin, is holding a volleyball camp for boys and girls in grades three through eight. For grades three through six, the camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Aug. 3-6. For grades seven and eight, camp will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the same days. The camp costs $80; registration will be accepted until the first day of camp. E-mail vballcamp09@aol.com or call (847) 458-1900.

Sign up for preschool

Cary Elementary School District 26 is offering a new preschool program this fall at Deer Path School. The program is open to children ages 3 to 5 who live within district boundaries. Each session will be for 21/2 hours in the morning or afternoon. Parents can register for three days a week (Monday through Wednesday) or four days a week (Monday through Thursday). The morning session is for 3- and 4-year-olds; the afternoon session is for 4- and 5-year-olds. No more than 15 children can be enrolled in each session. The program costs $165 per month for the three-day option; four days a week costs $190 per month. Register at 2115 Crystal Lake Road. Call (847) 516-6350.