GBN celebrates 60 years

It's been six decades of welcoming new students into its doors at Glenbrook North. On Sept. 8, 1953, the school officially opened with 652 students.

 

Glenbrook North has expanded and renovated over the years to keep

Pioneer Press |  Photo by Julie Fabiszak 2003 

pace with increases in enrollment and the significant expansion of its academic, fine arts and athletic programs.

 

"The formula initiated in 1953 still works today: generous families who care about education plus passionate teachers who love the children plus kind and inquisitive students who work together equals a learning community that smiles a lot even during challenging times," said GBN Principal Dr. Paul Pryma.  "Add a thoughtful and consistent school board over the years and this proud campus in Northbrook, Illinois continues to thrive!"

 

Today's complex, with more than 580,000 square feet, incorporates four courtyards. Special features include the Sheely Center for Performing Arts, fitness center, The Academic Resource Center (ARC), and a new collaborative learning space (The I.D.E.A.) designed to enhance teaching and learning with educational technology.

 

GBN has earned its fair share of accolades throughout its 60 years history, including being named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education  in 2008, three Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science or Mathematics, Siemens Award winner for Advanced Placement in math, science and technology and, No. 1 best high school in Cook County by Chicago Magazine and one of the "Top 100 Workplaces" by the Chicago Tribune.


Regular Board Meeting
Sept. 30, 7 p.m. @GBS

Special Board Meeting
Oct. 7, 6 p.m. @GBS
   
Meeting Highlights - September 9, 2013 

Board discusses police use of school security cameras

The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education continued their discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding that would allow the Glenview Police Department to access live video from security cameras at Glenbrook South during emergency situations. This agreement draft is a direct result of continued cooperation between Glenbrook South and the Glenview Police Department, and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of our school community.

 

"We recognize that privacy is of public concern in our society at this time, and we measure that with our need as a school to provide a safe environment for our students and staff," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle. "To that end, it is important that we establish lawful and prudent procedures for the use of video by first responders in order to improve safety while protecting the rights of individuals."

 

The agreement outlines the expectations of both organizations and the general parameters for use of the cameras. The Board will consider approval of the agreement once the language meets their expectations and the system is successfully tested. 

 

View the official Memorandum of Understanding 

 

Board offers budget hearing

At the meeting on September 9, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education offered a public hearing for the 2013-14 budget.

 

The 2013-14 budget projects $107,365,512 in revenues and $107,370,423 in expenditures in the Operating Fund. Based on the tentative budget for 2013-14, the District forecasts an Operating Fund balance of $72.9 million as of June 30, 2014.

 

The tentative budget has been posted on the district website and was available at the district office for public viewing since July 31. The Board is expected to adopt the final budget during the business portion of the meeting on September 30.

 

View 2013-14 budget 

 

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 Board of Education section of our website.  Please note, official minutes are available after Board approval the following meeting.