A District 2:25 Update 

Timely news from Glenbrook High School District 225 

 
Students and Staff Who Excel

Board recognizes cast of All-State Musical "Memphis"

During the January 28 meeting, the Board recognized Glenbrook North students Nathan Salstone, Charlie Laughlin, Isabella Andrews and Eric von Holst, and teachers Julie Ann Robinson and Andy Wallace for their performances and involvement in the All-State Musical "Memphis."

GBN cast of the All-State Musical "Memphis."

 

Earlier this month, the group traveled down state to perform in the All-State Musical, "Memphis," at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.  Students from across the state auditioned to be part of this highly select cast of performers. This was the first amateur production of "Memphis," performed by special arrangement with the authors and producers. 

 

Salstone was cast in the lead role. Those selected to perform in the orchestra included student musicians Laughlin (guitarist), Andrews (keyboard) and von Holst (Bass player).

 

Wallace served in the second most important role on the production team as vocal director, and Robinson as an assistant to the director.

 

Additionally, Aaron Kaplan, a former GBN student and cellist, was selected as the orchestra pit conductor.

 

The Illinois High School Theatre Festival is the largest high school festival in the world.

Calendar   

Regular Board Meeting
 Feb. 11, 7 p.m.@ GBN

Regular Board Meeting
Feb. 25 7 p.m. @GBN
 
Regular Board Meeting
  March 11, 7 p.m. @GBN
 
Meeting Highlights

Board freezes student transportation fee

 

The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education voted January 28 to again freeze student transportation fees and continue with the 50 percent sibling rider discount. 

 

In light of ongoing economic conditions and a negotiated three-year contract with First Student, the Board has not increased the student transportation fee over the past five years. 

 

Cost of student transportation is:

$675 if registered between April 1-June 3

$800 if registered after June 3

 

The official registration period runs from April 1-June 3. After June 3, seats will be offered on a space available basis and based on existing stops and routes. A 50 percent discount wil be available for sibling riders, and a $25 discount for those who register online. 

 

The Board will review all other student fees during the February 25 meeting.  

  

  

Board reviews District, GBS improvement plans     

  

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) improvement plans for the District and Glenbrook South were submitted for review by the board. 

 

This is required by federal and state regulations for districts that do not make adequate yearly progress in one or more subgroups for two consecutive years as specified by NCLB. 

 

Because the District accepts Title I funds, Federal Improvement sanctions apply. The District is required to participate in an improvement planning process called Rising Star. Through this program, the District must submit an improvement plan to the State. This fulfills both Federal and State requirements.

 

The Comprehensive Plan Report for both the District and GBS can be reviewed by clicking here:

 

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GBS

Consent agenda: Regular actions such as appointments, resignations, FOIA, vendor bills, minutes, gifts, etc. are approved during the consent agenda. To view supporting documentation (when available) and the official meeting minutes, please visit the school board section of our website.  Please note, official minutes are available after Board approval the following meeting.