School districts across DuPage County are in the process of formalizing plans to offer in-person learning on a regular schedule as state officials ease mitigation restrictions.
Updated 3/12/2021 4:52 PM
A growing number of DuPage County school districts are developing plans to offer in-person learning five days a week after state officials eased restrictions for social distancing in schools.
Superintendents from Naperville Unit District 203, Indian Prairie District 204 and Glenbard Township High School District 87 are among those who notified families of their intent to bring students back to school for greater amounts of time next month after spring break. A remote learning option will remain available for all students.
Their announcements come on the heels of updated guidance released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health, including reducing social distancing regulations from 6 to 3 feet, to encourage a return to classrooms as soon as possible. Various COVID-19 mitigation policies remain in effect, including a strict face-covering mandate.
Posted2/22/2021 12:27 PM
On Feb. 8, the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education approved naming Glenbard South Assistant Principal for Instruction Jessica Santee the next principal at Glenbard South and Seth Chapman the next Glenbard District 87 assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Both appointments are effective July 1.
Chapman will replace Chris McClain, who will retire on June 30, and Santee will replace Sandra Coughlin, who will retire on June 30.
Santee said, I am incredibly honored to step into the role of principal at Glenbard South. I have learned over the past two years that Glenbard South is truly a special place to be with an innovative and caring staff alongside dedicated students and families. I look forward to carrying on the tradition of excellence with a focus on continuous improvement, student engagement and belonging. Raiders are Better Together and I am thrilled to continue on this journey with the Raider family.
The average school administrator s salary in the Burr Ridge Community Consolidated School District 180 was $149,900 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $73,520, according to data from the Illinois Report Card.
The average salary for an Illinois school administrator has risen by 11 percent in the previous five years compared with nine percent in teacher pay.
The district with the highest compensation among administrators was the Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 with an average compensation of $208,333, while the district s average teacher pay was $41,427.
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The average school administrator s salary in the Lake Park Community High School District 108 was $158,085 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $102,655, according to data from the Illinois Report Card.
The average salary for an Illinois school administrator has risen by 11 percent in the previous five years compared with nine percent in teacher pay.
The district with the highest compensation among administrators was the Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 with an average compensation of $208,333, while the district s average teacher pay was $41,427.
The 50 largest school districts
District