A South student criticized a petition read by three Central residents.
The board president asserted her power over the district's two interim superintendents.
The district's lawyers told former board members to keep secret information that the district labels confidential.
The board's goal/plan is to identify, appoint and seat a new member by its regular action meeting on Dec. 21.
Wealthy school districts such as Hinsdale's typically do far better than the state average.
The board has no consensus on whether to voluntarily release the applicants' names, rather than wait for a public records request.
A parent said the students did not know the slogan was hurtful. Several commenters praised the principal's handling of the situation.
She referred to a recent issue over a flyer to help Gaza children. "It pains me when I see things like this flare up," she said.
Elmhurst's York saw a particularly big increase. The state says attendance is important for success.
The district's average salary is far higher than the state average, according to state statistics.
The results remained stable during Tammy Prentiss' reign as superintendent.
The expression used in the flyer is seen as antisemitic. The fundraiser was set for Friday.
She said she had no faith in the board's leadership, which she described as a "tyranny."
It remains unclear why a law firm kept billing the district after it completed its apparent mission.
The former board member wrote about closed session meeting minutes and social studies changes.
They also believe the media have negatively targeted the district.
The board president suggested keeping information on board applicants under wraps until after a selection.
Most of the candidates are from the Hinsdale Central attendance area.
A superintendent in a small area school district made far more last year than his counterparts in Hinsdale.
Western Civilization may be on the chopping block, while a new AP class is being proposed.
"We're bringing what South teaches to this school," the resident said.
The top-paid teacher was eighth on the district's compensation list.
The application for the position on the board will be open until Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.
A former District 181 board member says she is "seriously" worried about District 86.
Students will get credit for both geometry and woodworking. The course is set to last two periods.
The firm's job was to help oust the superintendent. But it still charged the district after it completed its mission.
The parent asked for action in response to the message. A law firm has been hired.
Teachers are mixed in with administrators on the pay list.
The superintendent responded to a Burr Ridge resident's concern about the lack of an announcement.
The agreement requires she keep its terms secret. Under state law, the district must release the record upon request.
Public records indicated the reason for disciplining the teacher. She was warned she may be fired next time.
District 86 is seeking the community's help in developing a profile that will be used to identify strong candidates for the position.
A board member resigned hours after her colleagues decided to hire a lawyer for the inquiry.
A board member said her moral compass was "too divergent" from the board's majority.
But he ties his support to grades. A student leader brought up the issue to the board.
Officials said they want guaranteed involvement for all "stakeholders" on new courses and curricula.
The school board plans to close its doors twice Monday. It last hired a special counsel in May.
A board member said a colleague's position contradicted one from a year earlier.
The board also settled with a former teacher's aide, who sued in federal court.
The board may withdraw its approval of five sets of minutes. A majority voted for them last month.