South Barrington Opinion
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Two leadership models in times of troubleFeb 13, 2017 12:00 am - Recently, we have been through a contentious election that adds division to our country. Whether you are a Trump supporter or not, the election is over and the adolescen...
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D15 bond issue was just too bigNov 21, 2016 4:00 am - By now, most District 15 residents have learned that the recent $130 million referendum was voted down in last Tuesday's election. No one should doubt that the final vot...
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Teacher contract torpedoed D15 bond issueNov 21, 2016 4:00 am - District 15's bond proposal did not lose because of its merits. It failed to be approved because the community has no trust and no confidence in Scott Thompson or the cu...
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What's next for District 15 after borrowing plan failsNov 09, 2016 10:00 pm - An elaborate new look for Palatine Township Elementary District 15 moves into the Archive of Unrealized Plans after more than 70 percent of voters opposed borrowing $130...
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D15 board doesn't deserve 'yes' vote on referendumNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - I'm surprised anyone who's not an employee can trust the D15 board and administration on the heels of the 10-year labor contract debacle. Quick review: Instead of being ...
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Cannot trust Dist. 15 board with $130 millionNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Some months ago, in the process of approving a new contract for the teachers of District 15, the administration and the board acted with both arrogance toward and disres...
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Hard to judge D15 tax request on meritNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - The problem with District 15's $130 million school referendum is that it's very difficult to judge it on its merits. The current school board and District 15 Superintend...
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Osage Park not right place for new schoolNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - As a property owner adjacent to Osage Park, the CCSD #15 plans put forth to construct a three-story school on this site appears to be a disservice to the Osage Park neig...
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Endorsement: No on Elementary School Dist. 15 referendumOct 19, 2016 1:00 am - Even on the face of it, Palatine Elementary District 15 is asking for too much with its proposal for taxpayers to cover $130 million in borrowing to build two new school...
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Adolescents pay high cost when losing sleepOct 17, 2016 1:00 am - The public and private school system should be designed such that no child need be deprived of his or her basic fundamental sleep needs. Insofar that it is a basic need ...