Our students care about other students 

Glenbrooks raise funds for tornado relief 

 

Due to the timing of the meeting on December 16, the Board of Education didn't conduct its usual formal recognition of Students and Staff Who Excel. However, a group of students demonstrating their care and concern for others deserves a mention:  

 

The Glenbrooks recently organized a series of events to help
GBN and GBS battle for laughs for a good cause. 
relieve those affected by the Washington, IL tornadoes.

On Wednesday, December 11, GBN and GBS joined to make locals laugh - in the name of  good cause. Eight kids from each school faced off in a Comedy Sportz improvisational fundraiser that incorporated audience suggestions to influence the scenes.

The show raised more than $1,200 for tornado relief in Washington, IL.

GBN theater director Julie Ann Robinson said she hoped for a packed house so money can go to rebuilding Washington High School's drama program, which recently lost nearly everything in the disaster.

"Everyone wins in this competition because it all goes to a good cause," she said. "We hope we can make a difference, especially since they had to cancel their upcoming play." 


Regular Board Meeting
Jan. 13, 7 p.m. @GBS

Regular Board Meeting
Jan. 27, 7 p.m. @GBN
   
Meeting Highlights - December 16, 2013 
 

 

District approves tax levy

The Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the 2013 tax levy at an increase of 3.9 percent. This represents 1.7 percent based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and 2.2 percent for the capture of new property growth. The 3.9 percent tax levy request represents total revenue of $97,600,569 (an increase of 3.0 percent from last year's levy). The estimated new growth factor of 2.2 percent helps to ensure that all new growth is properly assessed and accounted.

 

"The recommended tax levy allows the District to address rising costs due to inflation and financial challenges resulting from new growth, such as increased student enrollment," said Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs Hillarie Siena.

 

Under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), Cook County school districts are limited to a property tax revenue increase of 5 percent or the current CPI (1.7 percent), whichever is less. In addition, school districts are allowed to gain additional revenue from new property introduced to the tax base. School districts, including District 225, commonly levy more than they will actually receive because at the time of levy, the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) for new property is unknown.

 

"It is important that taxpayers not equate the levy as a percentage increase in their personal taxes," said Siena. "The tax levy is only one of a number of factors that determine how much a property owner actually pays."

 

The tax levy and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the District website.

 

 

Board accepts financial report

The district administration presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. This document contains a review of district finances, highlights, accolades, statistics, demographics, and trend data.

 

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)  

 

 

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.