Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 School Board
- Candidate Profiles
- Amy Nelson
- Anna Klimkowicz
- Curtis Bradley
- Denise K. Wilson
- Jessica Hinkle
- Kristen Steel
- Robi Vollkommer
- Roxanne Wittkamp
- Tim McGowan
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Neighbors in the news: Hoffman Estates High names new head basketball coach
Jun 2, 2021 11:44 AM - Peter McBride was recently named head boys basketball coach at Hoffman Estates High School.
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'Voice' of District 211 for 26 years retiring
Jun 2, 2021 1:26 PM - Six superintendents have guided Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 since 1995, but the "voice" of the district has remained the same - Community Relations Director Tom Petersen, who is retiring Tuesday. -
How George Floyd's death has changed the suburbs
May 25, 2021 2:02 PM - One year to the day since the murder of George Floyd, how have race relations and the treatment of people of color improved in the suburbs? That question evokes a variety of emotions and reactions depending on who is asked, their background and experiences, and how their lives have been affected by the global racial reckoning in the aftermath of Floyd's death.
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Good News Sunday: Two suburban educators win Golden Apple awards
May 20, 2021 11:43 AM - This week in Good News Sunday: Two suburban educators -- Martin Da Costa, principal of Winston Campus Junior High School in Palatine, and Sara Magnafichi, first-grade teacher at Admiral Byrd School in Elk Grove Village -- were honored with Golden Apple Awards. -
Fremd H.S. senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar after developing algorithm to diagnose malaria
May 13, 2021 5:47 PM - A Fremd High School senior bound for Harvard University in the fall has been named one of only three 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars in Illinois. -
Prom in the COVID era means no dancing, food trucks, outdoor venues
May 1, 2021 6:19 PM - Many high schools are bringing back the senior prom, but with major changes. At some schools, prom will move outdoors, and while there will be DJ's, students are expected to refrain from dancing. -
Schaumburg High School teacher suspended for making a comment deemed harmful
May 3, 2021 12:47 PM - A Schaumburg High School English teacher has been suspended for five days without pay for making a comment deemed harmful and for which he's expressed regret. -
Klimkowicz becomes new District 211 board president
Apr 30, 2021 12:51 AM - Anna Klimkowicz, the longest-serving board member of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, emerged as board president Thursday after a contentious internal vote that followed her reelection in one of the most hotly contested races in the Northwest suburbs on April 6. -
How media center workers at Palatine High are using TikTok to promote reading
Apr 27, 2021 9:09 AM - Meredith Quick and Sarina Flores are the creators the Palatine High School media center TikTok account, whose tagline is, "Just a bunch of librarians looking to spread the love of reading." -
Carmel High to open multicultural center promoting inclusivity
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How unions, political groups influenced school board elections
Apr 11, 2021 5:15 PM - A wave of incumbents will return to school boards across the suburbs, alongside some newcomers, amid ongoing criticism over how school leaders have handled pandemic learning and the gradual resumption of in-person classes. Endorsements from local teachers unions likely influenced the reelection of incumbents in numerous suburban races. -
Suburban spellers to participate in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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'It's a huge statement': Social equity voices succeed in District 211 race
Apr 7, 2021 6:52 PM - Two Black Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board candidates whose campaigns focused on social equity issues within the district appear to have won seats on the panel. -
With union support, establishment candidates turn back critics of gradual school reopeningsApr 7, 2021 2:00 PM - Voters throughout the Northwest suburbs sent educators a message Tuesday, for the most part endorsing the gradual reopening approach most districts have taken in response to the pandemic.
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Slate endorsed by teachers union leading pack in District 211
Apr 6, 2021 10:42 PM - Three candidates supportive of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211's handling of the pandemic and finances have taken an early lead in the election of three seats on the board of education. -
District 211 seeks legislation to return $3 million to taxpayers from land sale
Apr 2, 2021 6:27 PM - Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 officials are seeking state legislation allowing them to return $3 million to taxpayers from the district's recent $17.7 million sale of land in Schaumburg in a way that wouldn't permanently affect the starting point for all future levies. -
Union endorsements in Districts 211, 214 raise stir
Apr 1, 2021 8:47 AM - Teachers union endorsements of school board candidates in two of the largest high school districts in the suburbs are generating debate over what it should and shouldn't mean to voters. -
Party support appearing in District 211, other local races
Mar 29, 2021 9:27 PM - Although not a violation of state election law, some are raising concerns about political party influence in local races, including the campaign for seats on the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education. -
Suburban lawmaker promotes 'Faith's Law' to combat sexual abuse in schools
Mar 30, 2021 11:31 AM - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Democrat from Schaumburg, is sponsoring "Faith's law," legislation that would combatsexual abuse of students by teachers in light of the story of a former Schaumburg High School student. -
How suburban schools are addressing the pandemic's impact on learning
Mar 29, 2021 5:30 PM - It's been a stressful year for students switching between remote and in-person learning while dealing with pandemic restrictions and social isolation from peers. And it's taking a toll on their performance. How must schools respond? -
With union support, establishment candidates turn back critics of gradual school reopeningsApr 7, 2021 1:55 PM - Voters throughout the Northwest suburbs sent educators a message Tuesday, for the most part endorsing the gradual reopening approach most districts have taken in response to the pandemic.
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With schedule change denied, District 211 planning for normal 2021-22 school year
Mar 19, 2021 5:00 PM - Though a majority of his colleagues early Friday voted against a proposed class schedule change for the next two months that he supported, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board President Bob LeFevre Jr. said the most important goal should be planning a 2021-22 school year that doesn't mix in-person and remote learning. -
Divided District 211 board rejects changes to current in-person schedule
Mar 19, 2021 3:53 PM - The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board late Thursday rejected a plan to restore in-person learning five days a week starting April 5 for every student who might have chosen it. -
Nelson ends campaign for District 211 board
Mar 18, 2021 6:49 PM - Amy Nelson, one of nine candidates for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education in the April 6 election, announced Thursday that she is dropping out of the race due to unanticipated time conflicts with her job. -
Fired Palatine H.S. teacher sues District 211 board candidate for defamation
Mar 17, 2021 3:11 PM - A former Palatine High School teacher fired last summer over a controversial Facebook post is suing a candidate for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board for what she alleges were defamatory statements intended to harm her.
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