| Meeting Highlights - Oct. 24
Glenbrook students score higher on state tests
ACT scores reach highest levels in district history
The 2011 Illinois State Report Cards show Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South students making gains on state test scores. Both schools earned their highest composite ACT scores ever, and improved in nearly all subject areas tested - English reading, math, and science.
GBN's average composite score of 26.3 was more than a full point up from last year's 25.2. GBN's average scores increased in each academic area, most notably in English where the scores increased from 25.4 to 26.8 in just one year. In addition, the number of students taking the ACT at GBN increased from 467 to 501.
GBS's average composite score of 24.7 is up from last year's 24.5 and has steadily increased since 2007. GBS's average scores in all of the academic areas, except for reading, increased as well, with the most notable increase in English, which climbed from 24.2 to 25.0.
"We are pleased to see our scores improving," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle. "They demonstrate that the Glenbrooks continue to provide a quality education for our students.
Board considers turf field for GBN and GBS The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education considered the construction of synthetic turf fields for both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South during its meeting on October 24. Administrators from both schools, along with the district director of operations, provided the Board with information on the benefits of turf fields and discussed options for financing the project. The district expects the new fields to increase usage from 4% to potentially 100% of allowable time* and would allow many more student groups to utilize the outdoor facilities. The fields would be used for physical education classes, marching band, school and community athletic practices and competitions. "The entire school community would benefit from the installation of turf fields," said GBS Physical Education Instructional Supervisor Steve Stanicek. "Additionally, we would consider the new fields to be our largest classrooms, touched by nearly all of our students at some point in their educational careers." The cost of the project for both schools is expected to total $3.3 million. This includes the installation of turf fields, necessary water detention, and replacement of the running tracks that are already scheduled as part of the district's capital projects. The administration recommended a cost-matching strategy that would challenge the school community to raise $1 million towards the cost of the fields. In turn, the Board would utilize resources from its capital projects fund for 2013 to pay for the remaining infrastructure.
Board considers construction projects for 2012/13 Life Safety & Infrastructure Projects Paving, Paths & Fencing Projects Roofing & Masonry Projects Small Building Projects GBN and GBS LED Emergency Lighting Proposal These items will be placed on the consent agenda for the November 14 meeting. | 
