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Students and Staff Who Excel Board recognizes GBS student newspaper
At the meeting on December 15, the Board of Education recognized
the Glenbrook South Oracle editorial board for winning the Pacemaker award for the first time in the school's history. While the Oracle has been a finalist for this prestigious award in the past, the National Scholastic Press Association bestowed on them the highest honor a high school publication can receive, during the annual convention in Washington, D.C.
 The student publication was one of only six newspapers in the entire nation in its division to receive the honor. The Pacemaker recognizes writing, design, graphics, photography, illustrations, and editorial leadership. Last year's school newspaper was produced under the leadership of editors-in-chief Julia Jacobs and Camille Park, both graduates of the class of 2014. The Oracle is led by Mr. Marshall Harris.
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Board Meeting
Jan. 12, 7 p.m. @GBS
Board Meeting
Jan. 26, 7 p.m. @GBN
Board Meeting
Feb. 9, 7 p.m. @GBN
Board Meeting
Feb. 23, 7 p.m. @GBN
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Meeting Highlights - December 15, 2014
District 225 Board approves 2014 tax levy
On December 15, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved a tax levy amount of $99,833,867 for the 2014 tax year. A combination of 1.5 percent based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and 2.2 percent for the capture of new property growth equates to a total tax levy request increase of 3.7 percent. The estimated new growth factor of 2.2 percent helps to ensure that the value of all new property is properly collected. Taxpayers benefit from a district's ability to capture new growth, because the value of new properties are added to the overall tax base.
"The approved tax levy allows us to meet our fixed annual expenses, rising costs due to inflation and growing student enrollment," said Assistant Superintendent for Business Hillarie Siena. "It is important that taxpayers not equate the levy as a percentage increase in their personal taxes.Many other factors, including individual assessed valuation and allowable exemptions determine how much a property owner actually pays."
The approved tax levy and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the District website at www.glenbrook225.org. (District departments>Business Operations>Financial Info)
"The action taken by the Board is consistent with sound fiscal management practices that have helped maintain high quality educational services for students as well as fiscal responsibility for taxpayers," said Board President Skip Shein.
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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.
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