Here’s What Yesterday’s 25 Things Have in Common

Yesterday, Bongo printed a list of 25 things having to do with District 158 and asked readers what they all had in common. For those who missed it, here it is again:

1. Dr. Burkey's contractually agreed upon raise (approved unanimously by the board)

2. The current teachers' contract

3. Closing the forensic audit

4. Robert’s Rules of Order

5. Collecting $34,000 in payments owed to District 158 from an existing legal contract

6. Reading "Failure is Not an Option" in an effort to increase productivity on the board of education

7. The 2007-08 budget

8. The 2006-07 budget

9. The current draft of the proposed 2008-09 budget

10. Official District 158 Policy 2:80 E: The Code of Conduct for School Board Members

11. Getting rid of an underperforming snow removal company called Moore Turf Care

12. Free speech for writers/editors for the Huntley High School student newspaper

13. Keeping the contents of closed session meetings private

14. Expelling a student who made threats of gun violence against Huntley High School teachers on a MySpace account

15. A merit pay system for teachers based on best practices and measurable goals

16. Charging rent for Linda and David Moore and their family to live on community-owned property

17. Representing the District and not certain vendors in their disputes with District 158

18. Shawn Green as President of the Board of Education

19. Kim Skaja as Secretary of the Board of Education

20. Mike Skala as an appointed school board member

21. Associate Superintendent Terry Awrey’s new two-year contract

22. The Academic Spotlight at board meetings

23. Withholding payment to Moore Turf Care until they take care of thousands of dollars in damage they caused to district property

24. Time limits for speaking at meetings

25. Public feedback at board meetings

Now, turn up your speakers, close your eyes, imagine Larry Snow pounding his fist on the table, and click here for the answer!

Now let's all watch tomorrow's board of education meeting and count the number of times Larry is "against" something.