In another district, a superintendent's card was used for a church and a mysterious expense labeled "Sextpanthe."
He parted ways after a former subordinate's questionable credit card spending became known. He is set to get a "final compensation payment."
The district makes up three-fourths of the local property tax bill.
But the increases are at a slower pace than those in the last three years.
The position has drawn a "large slate" of applicants, an official said.
The district recently discovered an ex-official's questionable credit card spending. Officials declined to say who approved it.
His credit card use in Rockford was a far cry from what happened in Elmhurst.
The official, who was recently arrested, also gained a much longer commute.
A downstate mayor was convicted in a similar situation involving his credit card use.
In two local schools, more than half of teachers missed 10 or more days last year, figures show.
The parents must keep the agreement secret from the public.
A board member was wrong in saying the average size has dropped.
The city responded to Patch's inquiry about whether it is investigating a former official's credit card use.
The district overall compares favorably with other area districts, state statistics show.
A critic questions a certificate for the district's financial reporting. An auditor explains it.
The district won't say who signed off on questionable credit card use.
School board members make the case for an increase in property taxes.
Officials said they are responding to problems with the bus service.
The district is considering five-year contracts to lower costs.
An official sought an explanation in light of an official's recent arrest.
An official who was arrested put $47,000 in personal items on his public credit card. The district said he paid it back.
The district immediately put the man on leave when it was told about the police inquiry.
The facilities director resigned. An official referred to "discovered issues" and hinted at disciplinary action for others.
The district said the state issued its highest rating. But it left out key information in a mailer to residents.
It would honor 118 graduates who died in wartime service to the country.
The district is among seven with the lowest status. An official explained why.
A critic recognized higher elementary scores, but noted the drop in high school.
It's a topic the district avoided in a news release and the State of the District address.
The school is in a district that includes a small part of Elmhurst.
The university alerted the public after a second suspected case became known last week.
It is a potentially serious disease, but preventable and treatable, the school's president said.
A local activist accused the district of "deliberate and dishonest gaslighting."
Those in elementary and middle schools surged past their pre-pandemic numbers.
Younger students got their best results in six years on a major test, while York High students saw their lowest.
– York High School sees a 15% Drop in Chronic Absenteeism –
A liquor bottle was found near the teacher's desk, officials said. He admitted he needed help.
The school set a record for total enrollment. Michigan and Texas lead among incoming out-of-state students.
Other districts release such information. Last year, District 205 fought against giving details of a case against a York High teacher.
A tenured teacher may get a "notice to remedy" from the school board.
A lower panel is deadlocked on how to move forward, an official said.