Check your Property Tax Bill...

...and then check your calendar. There is a great opportunity to meet and question the candidates running for open school board seats in District 98, District 100 and District 201 THIS THURSDAY NIGHT.

Before deciding if you should attend, check your property tax bill. It is likely that over 50% of your tax dollars go to fund public schools.

At the elementary level, school boards directly influence the spending of about $30 million dollars per year. District 201 has about an $80 million dollar yearly budget. School Boards may arguably have more of an impact on our quality of life in Berwyn than any other elected official! Here are the details:

All Berwyn Committee Candidates' Forum
Thursday January 29th at 7:00pm
Berwyn City Hall, 6700 W. 26th Street

Refreshments will be served!!

Morton West Open House

On Thursday, February 5, 2009, District 201 will be holding its 2nd Semester Parents Night at all 4 building locations (Morton West, Morton East, Freshman Center, Alternative School). Here is the announcement for Morton West:


J. STERLING MORTON HIGH SCHOOLS
MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2400 S. HOME AVENUE, BERWYN, IL 60402
PHONE 708.222.5901 FAX 708.222.5903

Second Semester Open House for Parents

Thursday, February 5, 2009
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Pick-up student schedule and school maps in the student cafeteria.

Follow the schedule below for your classroom visits.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Go to class:
• 12 minutes of class time, schedule below
• Experience your student’s schedule
• Meet your student’s teachers
• Obtain course information
• Learn what you can do at home to help your son/daughter progress

Special Room Locations:
Physical Education: Main Gym
Counselors: Student Cafeteria/Sundeck
Deans: Student Cafeteria/Sundeck

0 Hour 6:35 – 6:47
1st Hour 6:52 – 7:04
2nd Hour 7:09 – 7:21
3rd Hour 7:26 – 7:38
4/5/6th Hour 7:43 – 7:55
6/7/8th Hour 8:00 – 8:12
9th Hour 8:17 – 8:29
End of Open House 8:30

Complimentary refreshments are available in the student cafeteria sundeck.

District 201 Superintendent Search

A strong turnout for 2 public meetings could make a big difference in the future of our high school district. District 201 is seeking input from residents in the search for a new superintendent. Click here to read the online newsletter for details.

These two public forums are scheduled for

Jan. 7 at 7pm, Morton West High School, 2400 S. Home Ave.

Jan. 21 at 7pm, Morton East High School, 2423 S. Austin Blvd.

The hiring of the Superintendent of a district is, perhaps, the most important decision a school board will make. It is a great opportunity for our community. Our high school district has struggled to address the needs of students as demonstrated by low academic achievement and low graduation rates. Many blame the state of District 201 on community apathy, given the low voter turnout for school board elections. Let's show District 201 that Berwyn cares!! Please plan to attend one of the meetings!

To participate in an interactive discussion about the Superintendent search, click here.