On The Agenda: District 180 To Discuss Improving School Achievement Tonight

The school board Monday night will hear the Superintendent's report on improving school achievement and creating a safe and productive school climate. Also on the agenda is a special education report for Anne M. Jeans Elementary.

A few calendar item reminders for parents:

• There will be a late start day for classes this week on Wednesday. Classes on Wednesday will begin at 9:20 a.m. at and at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at

• There will be a Parent Workshop at Anne M. Jeans on Nov. 2, which will start at 6:30 p.m.

Among other items on the school board agenda:

• Approving the hiring of Janet Dorrance as the Anne M. Jeans Para-Professional Aide for 2011-2012

• Approving the hiring of David Degenhart as the Wrestling Coach for 2011-2012 Season