KSD140 Connection
May 20, 2022
Superintendent Search Update - Superintendent Candidates Report
At the May 19 Board of Education meeting, C&H Educational Consultants presented the Board with the number and titles of the candidates who applied for the position of Superintendent of District 140. The job posting was open from April 11 through May 16.
Total Applicants = 42
- Title: Superintendent - 11 Applicants (26%)
- Title: Assistant Superintendent - 8 Applicants (19%)
- Title: Central Office Personnel - 12 Applicants (29%)
- Title: Principal - 10 Applicants (24%)
- No Title: 1 Applicant (2%)
Using the interview questions and rubric designed around the feedback received from the community and staff meetings, the consultants narrowed the field of candidates to seven finalists. The Board will conduct interviews in closed session with the finalists on Tuesday, May 24, Wednesday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 31.
An updated timeline of events regarding the remainder of the search process is listed below:
- May 24, 2022 - Board of Education interviews candidates (Closed Session)
- May 25, 2022 - Board of Education interviews candidates (Closed Session)
- May 31, 2022 - Board of Education interviews candidates (Closed Session)
- Week of June 6 - Board of Education interviews the final two candidates (Closed Session)
- Week of June 13 - Board Attorney provides a Superintendent contract
- June 16, 2022 - Board of Education Meeting - Official introduction and appointment of new Superintendent (during the Board Meeting)
Please visit ksd140.org/board-of-education/superintendent-search for more information.
Investing in Our Community!
Property values are tied to the strength of a school district. Good public schools equal good home and resale values. By prioritizing the care and maintenance of our facilities, we are investing in our schools, our community, and our future.
NEW SCHOOL
Estimates for retrofitting and modernizing Fernway Park Elementary School's current infrastructure for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, data, and classrooms were approaching the cost of a new school. The Kirby School District 140 Board of Education believes a new building is a better long-term solution. The proposed new school will be built on the western portion of the existing Fernway School property and replace the current Fernway Park School.
Additionally, this design will create a District Early Childhood Center within Fernway, allowing us to centralize services for our preschool-age students and free up classroom space at our other elementary buildings.
NO ADDITIONAL TAX IMPACT
D140 will pay for the Fernway project entirely out of cash reserves. If voters approve this project, it will allow D140 to construct a new school building using money already saved and earmarked for the maintenance and care of our facilities.
VOTE
Illinois law requires D140 to secure voter permission to spend part of our cash reserves on constructing a new school building. A referendum will appear on the Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election ballot asking for voter permission to build a new school on the western portion of the existing Fernway property. The exact question on the ballot is, “Shall the Board of Education of School District 140, Cook County, Illinois, build one new school building on the Fernway Park School site to replace the Fernway Park School?”
If you have additional questions or need more information, please visit ksd140.org/vote or contact us at ksd140.org.contact-us.
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Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held indoors on Saturday, June 4 at Andrew High School, located at 9001 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park. Grissom students will graduate at 10:00 am, and Prairie View students will graduate at 1:00 pm.
Additional details can be found at ksd140.org
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D140 Welcomes 93 Inductees into National Junior Honor Society
Congratulations to the 93 seventh-grade students who were recently inducted into the Grissom and Prairie View chapters of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). In order to qualify, students must have a GPA of at least 3.8 and have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship. Chapter membership recognizes students for their accomplishments and challenges them to further develop their leadership skills through active involvement in school activities and community service.
District 140 Elementary Track Meet
Prairie View Girls' Soccer - Undefeated SWIC Tournament Champions
Prairie View Boys' Soccer Wins SWIC Tournament Championship
Grissom Girls' and Boys' Track Teams Bring Home Trophies from SWIC Conference Meet
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First Responder Appreciation Day - June 2 @ Bannes Elementary
Bannes Elementary will host its annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Thursday, June 2. First Responders and office personnel are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal to show our appreciation for all that they do to keep our community safe!
- Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Dinner - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bannes Elementary School is located at 16835 Odell Avenue, Tinley Park.
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Upcoming District Events
- May 30 - No School - Memorial Day
- June 2 - First Responder Appreciation Day @ Bannes Elementary School. More at ksd140.org
- June 3 -- Last day of classes for eighth graders
- June 4 -- Grissom graduation at 10:00 am @ Andrew HS / Prairie View graduation 1:00 pm @ Andrew HS
- June 7 -- Last day of school. This is a Half Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at noon.
- June 16 - Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 pm - Official Introduction and Appointment of New Superintendent
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Kirby School District 140
Email: webmaster@ksd140.org
Website: ksd140.org
Location: 16931 Grissom Drive, Tinley Park, IL
Phone: (708) 532-6462
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksd140
Twitter: @KirbySD140