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A summary of actions from regular, monthly Board of Education meetings.
Upcoming Monthly Board Meeting: The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the TF Center for Academics & Technology, located at 1605 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, Illinois.
Richard Province: TF North Instructor from 1973 - 2007
A 2002 graduate of T.F North, Chris Jones, requested that the Board of Education name a classroom in memory of the late Mr. Richard Province who taught in District 215 from 1973 - 2007. Mr. Province's daughter, Katherine, presented a check for $2000 which was collected during Richard's memorial service, to be used in in the media broadcast department.
Policy Revisions:
Revisions to the following policies were presented for a 2nd reading and adoption by the Board of Education:
2100: Administrative Compensation - cleanup language
2111: Administrative Contracts / Support staff work rules - cleanup language
4142: Filing of Documents - cleanup language
5061: Prevention of Bullying - major revisions as required by changes in the law
2014 Tax Levy:
The tax levy presented to the Board of Education was approved. The estimation is 1.198% greater than the total 2013 tax levy extension. The total levy extension is the actual total amount of taxes billed by Cook County for District 215. Board of Education Appreciation: The District 215 Board of Education accepted the resolution presented by the City of Calumet City officially declaring November 15, 2014 as "School Board Members Day" as a way to honor those citizens who devote their time and energy for the education our children. Routine Financial and Personnel: A summary of the monthly financial and personnel actions may be found in the approved Board of Education minutes posted to the District's webpage. Click Here for Minutes: Board of Education Meeting Minutes Click on the following link to view the 2014-15 School Calendar. | 
