Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Election results from Cook and Lake counties are as follows.
Buffalo Grove voters determined Tuesday who will represent them in the coming years on the Village Board, local school boards and other governmental bodies. For more Buffalo Grove news, subscribe to Patch's free, daily email newsletter and "like" us on Facebook. Buffalo Grove Village Board School District 21 School District 96 School District 102 Vernon Area Public Library Wheeling Township race results are here.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Five candidates are running for four seats on the District 96 School Board. Read their candidate profiles to learn more about them.
Voters will elect four members to the District 96 School Board on April 9. Click on each candidate's name to learn more about their experience, goals and thoughts about issues affecting the school district. Visit Buffalo Grove Patch's Election 2013 hub page for comprehensive local election coverage.
Renee Klass is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 96 School Board.
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Tuesday, March 19
Name: Renee Klass Age: 57 Family: Michael B. Klass (husband) Shelley and Kenny Stolman (daughter and son-in-law), Ira (25 year old son), Karen (21 year old daughter) Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from University of Illinois Occupation: Substitute teacher for Special Education District of Lake County Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: Served on the District 96 School Board since 2001 (Secretary and currently, Vice-president) Other community involvement: I currently serve as Board Chair for Keshet, an organization that serves individuals with special needs. Position sought: School Board candidate Campaign E-mail address: rdklass@gmail.com Campaign committee: candidate did not respond Campaign Website: candidate did not respond …
Marc Tepper is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 96 School Board.
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Tuesday, March 19
Name: Marc Tepper Age: 56 Family: Wife Carrie, daughter Samantha, son Daniel Education: BS in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University Occupation: Chief Financial Officer for Midlane Golf & Banquet facility in Wadsworth, IL Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: Elected in 2001 (then reelected in 2005 & 2009) to the District 96 School Board. Currently serve as President of the Board of Education. Other community involvement: Serve as an ex-officio member to the District 96 Foundation for Educational Excellence. Serve as a trustee, executive board member and past President for Congregation B'nai Torah, a Sierra Club member, and past member of the Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce. Position sought: Board Member for …
James Strezewski is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 96 School Board.
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Tuesday, March 19
Name: James Strezewski Age: 43 Family: Married with 2 children Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting – Loyola University Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Investment Management – Accounting Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: N/A Other community involvement: Regular school and Park District activities Position sought: Board Member – Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 Campaign E-mail address: jstrezewski@kcsd96.org Campaign committee: N/A Campaign Website: N/A Campaign Facebook: 4-Ward Thinking for District 96 Campaign Twitter: N/A Why are you running? Ten years ago, I moved to this neighborhood for the school districts and my children have definitely thrived in the curriculum. I more …
Robert Gauthier is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 96 School Board.
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Tuesday, March 19
Candidate did not respond to Patch's questionnaire.
Greg Smith is among five candidates running for four seats on the District 96 School Board.
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Tuesday, March 19
Name: Greg Smith Age: 49 Family: Married over 25 years, 2 kids in District 96, ages 9 & 11 Education: B.S. Finance, Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner Occupation: Investment Manager Previous Elected or Appointed Offices: None Other community involvement: Various activities, including District 96 5k Dash Position sought: Board of Education Campaign E-mail address: gwsmith262-D96@yahoo.com Campaign committee: None Campaign Website: None Campaign Facebook: Change is Good for District 96 Campaign Twitter: None Why are you running? I believe change is good for our district. Our elected representatives have served enough years, and a new voice is needed. Most of the board does not have any children attending District 96. …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Letter to the editor
We are honored and privileged to be able to send our children to School District 96. Our School Board endlessly volunteers their time to ensure that all children achieve maximum success every day. The extraordinary achievements and reputation of our District are due in no small part to the passions, collaborations and inspirations of current Board members such as Jim Strezewski, Bob Gauthier, Renee Klass & Marc Tepper. It is not a coincidence that District 96 is visited by hundreds of educators from around the nation each year to see first hand our model of how to create 21st century learners who have the skills necessary for this changing world. This is due in large part to the teamwork, experience, broadminded thinking, and integrity of …
Monday, March 4, 2013
All Buffalo Grove-area schools have canceled classes for Tuesday.
Buffalo Grove area schools have canceled Tuesday’s classes in anticipation of heavy snow. As of Monday night, before any snow had fallen, school had been canceled in District 21, District 96, District 102, District 103, St. Mary School, District 214, and Stevenson High School, according to their websites. Lake and Cook counties are under a winter storm warning, with 7-10 inches of snow possible. Related: Northern Illinois Under Winter Storm Warning for Tuesday In District 96, all after-school and evening activities have also been canceled for Tuesday, as well as before- and after-school care, according to an email from Superintendent Julie Schmidt. Also canceled are Tuesday night’s School Board meeting and student recognition program. The…
Monday, February 11, 2013
Parents invited to attend March 11 program in Buffalo Grove.
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Monday, February 11
Do you wonder what teens are really doing with the tablets and smartphones that seem surgically attached? The Community Parent Network invites all interested parents to hear Dr. Devorah Heitner, Lake Forest College professor of media studies, discuss the writing and research on teens' use of technology. This free program for parents, which will begin at 7 p.m. March 11 at Twin Groves Middle School, will focus on topics relevant to youths 12 and up. An informed and humorous speaker with unique, in-depth understanding of her topic, Heitner will address the world of the digital native – kids today – including privacy, friending, popular apps and their purpose, creative ways to use technology to bring families together, and much more. This …
Jay Case
6:17 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I agree. There are five running for four spots. I believe Greg Smith is the non incumbent so one of them can be removed at least. Among all the other exorbitant costs, $392 for 56 sodas!?! This is $168 for a case of soda. I can usually find a case for sale about $6. And the current Board President, Marc Tepper, on his candidate profile says a key issue is "...Being a good financial steward for … more ›