Walter R. Sundling PTA

1100 N. Smith Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067~~ 847-963-3700

 

Board of Education

 

Spotlight on the Board

Spotlight on the Board is a collection of notes taken at the District 15 School Board meetings by Frank C. Whiteley PTA newsletter editor, Jennifer Mondy.

The Notes are meant to help parents and staff, who are unable to attend the Board meetings on a regular basis, to keep informed about the issues and plans affecting the district. These Notes are not endorsed by District 15 or the Board of Education.

 

Cable Stations to Air Tapes of Board of Ed Meetings

District 15's website has the most current information regarding broadcast of board of education meetings. Set your TiVo!

A videotape of the “regular” meetings of the Community Consolidated School District 15 Board of Education will be aired on the following days and times:

Palatine (Comcast government access cable television station, Channel 6)
* Sundays at 5 p.m.
* Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Rolling Meadows (Comcast government access cable television station, Channel 6)
* Mondays at 3 p.m.

Hoffman Estates (Comcast government access cable television station, Channel 6)
* Sundays at 8 p.m.
* Thursdays at 8 p.m.

 

The main function of the Board of Education is to adopt goals and policies that meet state requirements and reflect community needs. The board carries out this function by:

* Hiring and evaluating the superintendent of schools.
* Authorizing employment of staff members and setting salaries.
* Setting educational standards and goals and monitoring district performance.
* Authorizing curriculum development and revision.
* Adopting and monitoring a budget sufficient to carry out district goals.
* Establishing districtwide policies.