Patch hinsdale 86 Hinsdale High School District 86 declined Monday to release the names of the nine law firms vying to replace Robbins Schwartz. Subscribe The special meeting is set for 6 p. The last one joined other officials in leaving the district. Next to him is member Abed Rahman. Once upon a time, board members Jeff Waters and Peggy Hinsdale D86 Secrecy May End With Anti-Racist Inquiry - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - A new board majority means the district may unveil a report of the investigation into the handling of an anti Dist. B. HINSDALE, IL – Like most schools, Hinsdale High School District 86 increased its property tax levy to the maximum allowed under state law for the last two years. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale South High School HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Thursday appointed an assistant superintendent of human resources. The assembly is set for mid-May. The board plans to meet at 5:30 p. Without a public explanation, Hinsdale High School District 86 eliminated responses to public records requests from before 2022. For months, the district had opposed a larger tax increment HINSDALE, IL — Jeff Waters is one of 10 candidates for four seats on the Hinsdale High School District 86 board. Pritzker. Last month, Burr Ridge resident Alan Hruby released a new video on the issue in Hinsdale High School District 86. In an email to Patch Mitha is running for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board. But one critic contends District 86 is (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Debbie Levinthal, a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, resigned Monday night, saying she was fed up with a "toxic exercise in futility and The Hinsdale High School District 86 board recently decided against releasing all the minutes of a closed meeting that the attorney general requested. Those hikes amounted to 5 percent. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 has appointed a new assistant superintendent of student services. Law Firm Cuts Ties With Hinsdale D86 - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - The school board is secretive about the law firm's status. " HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Thursday appointed a new assistant superintendent for academics. (David Giuliani/Patch) Tammy Prentiss, superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, did not speak about the changes to her contract during Thursday's board meeting. (David Giuliani/Patch) The Hinsdale High School District 86 board is set to vote Thursday on hiring two interim superintendents at $1,300 a day for up to 120 work days. A former board president said members made such requests when he was at the helm. Hinsdale High School District 86 acted properly when it chose to keep secret messages among the DARIEN, IL – A pair of allies of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Wednesday questioned the elimination of nearly a decade's worth of public records from the district's website. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL — Hinsdale High School District 86 is addressing the issues of racial and cultural equity, the superintendent says. Earlier this month, the school board unanimously voted for Kari Smith to fill HINSDALE, IL – A conservative group that warns parents about the indoctrination and grooming of children has endorsed two candidates for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board in Tuesday's HINSDALE, IL – Three women submitted paperwork Monday to run for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board in the April election. at the district's central office, 5500 S. HINSDALE, IL – The former president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board last week suggested the new board was pursuing a "power grab to make a small group of angry residents happy. (David Giuliani/Patch) Hinsdale Man Tosses Hat Into D86 Ring - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - He is the fourth person to publicly announce his intention to run for the school board. Next to him is member Cynthia Hanson. The district said the allegations were false. HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board is being asked to approve $135,600 in legal bills from the last couple of months. Pictured is Joseph Perkoski, Robbins Schwartz's managing partner. Next to her (from left) are Peggy James, Jeff Waters, Debbie Hinsdale D86 Lawyer 'Charade' Leads To Complaint - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - The attorney general is looking into a complaint that the board violated the open meetings law in choosing a law firm. It still does not have one. Board members did not say why they were apparently unhappy with the current firm, Chicago-based Robbins Catherine Greenspon (second from left), president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, presides over a summer meeting. HINSDALE, IL – In two ways, Catherine Greenspon, president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, has violated promises she made during her campaign – at least so far. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Thursday replaced its main law firm with one that has been doing work for the district since last spring. The Hinsdale High School District 86 board is likely to increase the property tax levy by 3. at its main office, 5500 S. At one point, a member called another's statement Hinsdale D86 May Change Law Firms Again - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Legal bills have surged under the current firm. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86's unpaid legal bills from its former law firm have grown to nearly $200,000. Here are his responses to the Patch questionnaire: Erik Held, outgoing president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, prepares to administer the oath at last year's reorganization meeting to members (from left) Asma Akhras, Catherine Find out what's happening in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills for free with the latest updates from Patch. Hinsdale High School District 86 board members (from left) Peggy James, Jeff Waters and Catherine Greenspon meet last Thursday at Taco Grill and Salsa Bar in Westmont. (David Giuliani/Patch) Hinsdale High School District 86's latest monthly bill was $11,727. HINSDALE, IL — The human resources official for Hinsdale High School District 86 was already taking sick days when the school board accepted his resignation at a special meeting for that purpose . 4 percent this year. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – With the latest election just over, another one Hinsdale High School District 86's teacher absence rate was tied for third highest among 30 area school districts, according to data from the Illinois Report Card. On Wednesday, Patch obtained Yonke's resignation Hinsdale resident Mary Satchwell, a member of the Maercker School District 60 board, is running for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board in the April 1 election. Attending a school board meeting earlier this month are (from left) members Abed Rahman and Jeff Waters Hinsdale D86 Tumbles Into Sport Controversy - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Parents protested a principal's message about no longer paying for boys gymnastics coaches. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale School District 86 adopted a policy more than two years ago requiring that it have a succession plan for the superintendent. Patch alleged a potential violation of the Over the weekend, Jeff Waters, a member of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, noted the historical importance of Jan. The latest information came through a public records request. (David Giuliani/Patch) "I would consider that Hinsdale High School District 86 officials on Wednesday hinted at their unhappiness with the district's law firm, Chicago-based Robbins Schwartz. Schools No Firing Of Hinsdale D-86 Leader Over Controversy: Proposal Proposed changes to the superintendent's contract would protect her from being fired over the anti-racist controversy. Find out what's happening in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills for free with the latest updates from Patch. Her letter was read at a school board meeting that day. She may perform administrative work for the district until then, according to her severance agreement. It pays residents' legal bills, which amount to $21,000. HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 is seeking a board member to replace Debbie Levinthal, who resigned suddenly last month because of apparent frustration with her colleagues. Last week, Hinsdale High School District 86 released what was paid to teachers and administrators in the 2023-24 school year. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale High School District 86 board member on Thursday broke the long silence at meetings on the district's skyrocketing legal costs. The Hinsdale High School District 86 plans a special meeting Wednesday to appoint a new superintendent and vote on hiring a lawyer to investigate a parent complaint. Tammy Prentiss (left), superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, is at a school board meeting late last month. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Erik Held, former president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, is mincing few words in denouncing his successor's performance. Thursday, District 86 resident Yvonne Mayer, a critic of the board, took the photo of the trio sitting in the Taco Grill's outdoor patio. Michael Lach, incoming superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, speaks with resident Linda Burke earlier this month at a meet-and-greet at Hinsdale Central High School's library. Chris Jasculca and Alyssa Barry, both of whom worked in Hinsdale High School District 86's communications department, left Dec. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – The resignation letter from Brad Verthein, a top official at Hinsdale High School District 86, was unusual. Hinsdale School District 181 board member from 2011 to 2019. They said they had new opportunities. Updated School Calendar for 2025-26 School Year The D86 BOE approved an updated school calendar for the 2025-26 . I was elected to the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board of Education from 2009 and served Hinsdale High School District 86 is considering buying a weapons detection system, but an official said it wouldn't be used daily. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – After nearly three months of turmoil over legal services, the Hinsdale High School District 86 board unanimously chose a new law firm Thursday. He has 15 years of experience as a school administrator. (David Giuliani/Patch) Hinsdale High School District 86 officials say board members aren't getting private student information. Ex-Hinsdale D86 Official Denounces Leader, Law Firm - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - The previously secret messages detailed a board member's concerns. Here are his responses to the Patch questionnaire: Michael Lach, superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, said Thursday that some of the district's management routines have "deteriorated" over the last year. HINSDALE, IL – Three members of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board pushed Thursday to continue the work on ensuring equal opportunities at the two campuses. (David Giuliani/Patch) Jeff Waters, a member of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, voted Thursday against the calendars for the next two school years. HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board violated state law when it suspended the superintendent on May 15, 2023, a state agency found. HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Thursday approved a new four-year contract with the local teachers union, which gives teachers a 4. 22. real-time updates from Patch. 25 percent raise in the first year About 8:30 p. Her departure is slated for June 9. Now, the district may Jeff Waters (right), a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, on Thursday pushed for a decision on off-campus lunch at Hinsdale South. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Parents and students pushed Thursday for Hinsdale High School District 86 to allow freshmen and sophomores into early morning physical education classes. HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board may select a special counsel Monday. That is lower than the last couple of years. Patch has repeatedly written about Chicago Hinsdale High School District 86 board members on Thursday discussed the elimination of nine years of records from the Freedom of Information Act online portal. That was much smaller than August's, which was $132,000. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Latest Headlines: 'Real Pushback' From Burr Ridge Expected; Far More Course Denials At Hinsdale South; Central-South Disparity Troubles School Board Members Hinsdale D86 Taps Law Firm After Turmoil Over Legal Services Nine firms vied to replace the one that terminated its relationship with the district. happening in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills for free with the latest updates from Patch. Subscribe. Andrew Catton, a candidate for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, drew attention when he spoke about critical race theory in 2021. On Thursday, the school board voted unanimously for Alex Mayster as the communications director HINSDALE, IL – Linda Yonke, interim superintendent for Hinsdale High School District 86, gave five days' notice before she resigned last month. Erik Held, outgoing president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, prepares to administer the oath in May to members (from left) Asma Akhras, Catherine Greenspon and Kay Gallo. Erik Held, then president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, prepares to administer the oath in May to members (from left) Asma Akhras, Catherine Greenspon and Kay Gallo. According to budget documents, legal spending so far HINSDALE, IL – One of Hinsdale High School District 86's interim superintendents is set to leave Friday, an unexpected turn of events. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Two candidates for the Hinsdale (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL Political experience: District 86 board member from 2019 to 2021. Richard Skoda says. Tammy Prentiss, former superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, has done no work for the district since being ousted. The Hinsdale High School District 86 board voted 5-2 to hire a special counsel to investigate the district's response to a "message with parent concerns. HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 board members are set to be asked Thursday to approve another $63,327 in monthly legal bills. In July, Linda Yonke took the reins as co-interim HINSDALE, IL – Consultants with Hinsdale High School District 86's superintendent search firm relayed some hard truths last week about residents' perceptions of the district. Hinsdale High School District 86's legal bills in August show that board President Catherine Greenspon (left) reached out to the law firm more often than Superintendent Michael Lach. They are Asma Akhras of Darien, Kay Gallo of Clarendon Hills HINSDALE, IL — The Hinsdale High School District 86 board gave a teacher a five-day, unpaid suspension Wednesday, alleging she made a racial slur during a discussion about Black History Month. In this photo, she is next to then-board President Erik Held. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board voted Thursday to release a recording of a 2022 closed meeting about goal-setting for the then-superintendent. J. Next to her are board President Terri Walker (middle) and Vice President On Jan. Ares Dalianis, an attorney for the Franczek law firm, on Tuesday was part of the team from his firm making the case to get Hinsdale High School District 86's legal business. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – A Hinsdale High School District 86 board The lawyer for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board says it has the right to make apparent "substantive decisions" behind closed doors. An attorney filed a complaint on behalf of a Hinsdale High School District 86 student, alleging a special education driver touched her in a "sexually gratifying manner. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Under a new policy, the president of the Hinsdale High School District 86 board will have a greater role in the district's dealings with its law firm. " (David Giuliani/Patch) Mary Satchwell and Liz Mitha are running as a team for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board in the April 1 election. (David Giuliani/Patch) Terri Walker, a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, said last week the board needed to revisit a proposal from teachers for social studies changes. m. "He's a listener," board President Cat Greenspon said prior to HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board has yet to vote on a new superintendent. (David Giuliani/Patch) With one dissenting vote, the Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Monday approved the hiring of a law firm to help handle a personnel issue. Seven teachers in Hinsdale High School District 86 have indicated they plan to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Hinsdale High School District 86 is poised to issue a request for proposals to law firms. Grant St. Hinsdale High School District 86 officials appear determined to hire an anti-racism consultant after two previous failed attempts. HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 officials sounded satisfied Thursday with a downsized tax district in Clarendon Hills. 6, 1994. And the attorney general found the firm was wrong in pushing for secrecy. (David Giuliani/Patch) Work On Hinsdale D86 Equality Stalled - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Rejection of social studies changes impacted work to equalize course offerings at the two schools, an official said. HINSDALE, IL — Andrew Catton is one of five candidates for three seats on the Hinsdale High School District 86 board. It included no personal sentiments. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Patch submitted questionnaires to the five candidates running for three seats on the Hinsdale High School District 86 board in the April 4 election. (David Giuliani/Patch) The board for Hinsdale High School District 86 will have five of its seven seats up in the April 1 election. HINSDALE, IL – A top Hinsdale High School District 86 official responded Tuesday to the controversy that led to the walkout of three board members during last week's meeting. The Hinsdale High School District 86 board plans a special meeting Wednesday to review Clarendon Hills' proposal for a tax increment financing district along 55th Street. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board plans to vote Thursday on giving a one-time $6,000 pay increase to a top official. He was the main lawyer representing District 86. But the district is already calling an official in another district the new superintendent. Tuesday was the first day of the candidate filing Jeff Waters (right), a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, said on Facebook on Sunday that he planned to seek a second term in the April 1 election. A glimpse into the life and work of our students and staff. Officials are considering issuing a request for proposals from law firms. Her letter was HINSDALE, IL — The Hinsdale High School District 86 board on Monday appointed a new member to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Nancy Pollak in late June. Tammy Prentiss, superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, plans to retire March 31. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Local News. (David Giuliani/Patch) DARIEN, IL – The Hinsdale High Jeff Waters, a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, is asking the district to cancel its event with Gov. On Thursday, the Hinsdale High School District 86 board plans to discuss its legal representation. The district's numbers minimize the difference. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board decided on Tuesday against suspending Hinsdale South's head boys basketball coach. 163,744 visits in the last 30 days The Hinsdale High School District 86 board has declined to say how it had the authority to place Superintendent Tammy Prentiss on leave without a vote. For your information, one key component of the 2025-26 SY Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members were poised to name Michael Lach as the new superintendent at a special meeting Wednesday night after The Hinsdalean Click to view a live stream of the event. View information on the performance of our district and schools. (David Giuliani/Patch) DARIEN, IL – The Hinsdale High School District 86 board is expected to vote on a new superintendent in the first week of January, its president said Thursday HINSDALE, IL – A Chicago-based law firm continued to bill Hinsdale High School District 86 even after it accomplished its apparent mission – help the board oust Superintendent Tammy Prentiss. News | Nov 22 HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86's new superintendent plans to get close to those on the front lines after he takes the helm. Hinsdale D86 Names 2 Interim Leaders - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - One of them served as Elmhurst's interim superintendent during the pandemic. It has been stalled in recent (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Over the last budget year, Hinsdale High School District 86's legal spending skyrocketed by 43 percent. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – This fall, Political experience: District 86 board member from 2019 to 2021. Asma Akhras, a candidate for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, asked volunteer Reid McCollum to leave her campaign after he admitted to creating website domains for other candidates. Terri Walker, who was elected in 2021 to the Hinsdale High School District 86 board, is seeking a second term. It focuses on the district's anti-racism effort and mask mandate. Hinsdale High School District 86 board members (from left) Peggy James, Jeff Waters and Catherine Greenspon meet July 11 at Taco Grill in Westmont. The local lawyer who filed the complaint on Michael Lach, the incoming superintendent for Hinsdale High School District 86, has no superintendent experience, but has a background in science and math curricula, including leading STEM (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Patrice Payne, who leads equity efforts for Hinsdale High School District 86, plans to resign this summer. In July, Linda Yonke took the reins as co-interim There are a number of resources we use to communicate news about the district, share details about upcoming events and activities, and celebrate the accomplishments of our students and After three months on the job, top admin shares early impressions and casts vision. Hinsdale High School District 86 officials acknowledge that turnover is becoming an issue. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Usually, the superintendent is (David Giuliani/Patch) CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 board members this week opposed Clarendon Hills' request for a special tax district to help the 55th Street area. HINSDALE, IL – Two candidates for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board are running as a team called Unite 86 in the April 1 election. It was undated. (David Giuliani/Patch) Is Hinsdale D-86 Again Hiding Disparity? - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Watchdog says South will run 100 fewer courses than Central. in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills for free with the latest updates from Patch. HINSDALE, IL – Under public pressure, Hinsdale High School District 86 announced this week it was offering an early bird physical education class for freshmen and sophomores. Hinsdale High School District 86 settled last week with Erin Savage, the mother of South basketball player Brendan Savage. Petition Seeks Hinsdale D-86 Leader's Ouster - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - A former school board president started the petition. 13, North Carolina-based consultant Valda Valbrun withdrew from consideration with Hinsdale High School District 86. Mike Lach doesn’t mind resolving disputes between staff members, debating policy decisions, As expected, the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board last week hired Michael Lach as its new superintendent. 86 school board reacts to teachers' union's vote to strike: "It's a tactic reminiscent of Karen Lewis and the Chicago Teachers' Union," board president Dr. Last year, Franczek Hinsdale High School District 86 board members Peggy James, Heather Kartsounes and Abed Rahman are not running in the April 1 election. HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 board members last week differed over whether to revise minutes from its closed meetings. All but one of the nine candidates live in the Hinsdale This is a video screenshot that resident Yvonne Mayer took just after a Hinsdale High School District 86 board meeting. He was meeting with the public. HINSDALE, IL – Seven candidates submitted their names Tuesday for the five Hinsdale High School District 86 seats up in the April 1 election. Clear and comprehensive HINSDALE, IL – One of Hinsdale High School District 86's interim superintendents is set to leave Friday, an unexpected turn of events. (David Giuliani/Patch) District 86 Settles Free Speech Lawsuit - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Board says it was wrong to silence speakers at meeting. But the state's Open Meetings Act requires The Hinsdale-based district prevailed over Patch and two of its own board members. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Seven Hinsdale High School After Confusion, Hinsdale D86 Follows Law - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - The board president suggested keeping information on board applicants under wraps until after a selection. " (David Giuliani/Patch) Michael Lach, incoming superintendent of Hinsdale High School District 86, speaks with resident Linda Burke on Thursday in Hinsdale Central High School's library. In an email to Patch last month, Waters told HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 is getting a new head public relations official. By contrast, Hinsdale District 181's records log dates back 10 years. He accused the district of downplaying the gap between course offerings at the two Hinsdale D86 Eyes Classroom Phone Ban - Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL - Requiring students to keep their phones in lockers would be an "uphill battle," the superintendent said. (David Giuliani/Patch) HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale High School District 86 spent thousands of dollars to try to prove it could suspend the superintendent behind closed doors. HINSDALE, IL – The law firm that ended its relationship with Hinsdale High School District 86 in early September has issued its highest monthly bill yet. Hinsdale resident Jenny Gannon has withdrawn from the race for the Hinsdale High School District 86 board. Hinsdale High School District 86 cited two exceptions under the state's public records law to keep secret the proposals from nine law firms interested in providing legal services. Patch found a December 2016 post on Dillon's page in Erik Held (left), a Hinsdale High School District 86 board member, attends a board meeting in December. Patch emailed an inquiry to the district. xwtfgxb upjklv ixxso dtr giaanc htnqdl hrlhm jnufcce bkjzyma kuzax