A District 2:25 Update 

Timely news from Glenbrook High School District 225 

 
Students and Staff Who Excel

GBN, GBS see much success with annual V-Show

The 2013 GBS Variety Show "Carpe Diem" opened February 20 and continued through February 23. The 2013 GBN Variety Show "Storytellers" opened February 7 and continued through February 9. 

GBS V-Show "Carpe Diem"

 

Both schools' V-Shows again attracted sold out crowds and featured a diversity of student acts.

 

At GBS, some of these acts included a rhythmic dance by Habitat for Humanity, a Gangnam style dance with members of the Korean Club and faculty, an aerial silk performance and a performance from every major musical group in the school.


At GBN, some of these acts included a trumpet player who performed "La Virgen de la Macarena," a teacher/

GBN V-Show "Storytellers"

daughter duo who sang "Home," a celebrity impersonator, 

several dance numbers by the school's dance groups and many original pieces written and performed by students.

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

Regular Board Meeting
March 18, 7 p.m. @GBN

Regular Board Meeting
April 8, 7 p.m. @GBN
 
Meeting Highlights
 

District freezes, restructures student fees

The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education discussed on February 25 a recommendation from the administration to freeze student fees at the same rates as last school year, with the exception of the materials fee that will now include a technology cost.


"We understand our local families have been impacted by current economic times. The administration continues to make every effort to keep costs low and yet still be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers who support the District," said Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs Hillarie Siena.

 

 The following student fees will remain the same as last year: bus transportation; Driver education behind-the-wheel; parking stickers; towels; instrument rental fee; credit card convenience charge; and pre-school tuition.

 

The Board will consider replacing the current materials fee of $15 with a combined materials and technology fee of $30. This is to help cover the increasing costs of items such as e-mail and network services, Internet services, wireless access, library services, testing services and the emergency notification system. 

 

The District has not raised fees for transportation the last three years, and will also maintain its sibling bus rider discount of 50 percent.


Fees for 2013-14

  • Driver Education Fee (BTW) $350
  • Towel Fee $10.50
  • Instrument rental fee $20/semester
  • Materials/technology Fee $30
  • Student Parking Stickers $285/full year ($142/semester)
  • Credit card Fee $2.50 per transaction
  • NSF check fee $30
  • Pre-School Tuition $160/day
  • Bus Transportation $675 (before June 3) and $800 (after June 1)
  
Superintendent provides brief security update
Superintendent Mike Riggle gave a brief update about the District's security procedures, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The Facilities Committee is currently evaluating security measures in place at GBN and GBS and will decide whether additional measures should be recommended for consideration by the Board. A formal presentation will be given at a later Board meeting that may outline some of those recommendations.

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.