Dear Community Members, 

This past school year was indeed a historic one for District 428.  The successful opening of our new high school, moving Huntley Middle School to the old high school and the conversion of the old Huntley to Founders Elementary is a tribute to our administration, maintenance staff and our teachers.  We are also appreciative of the patience from parents and students as these multiple changes occurred. 

The highlight of each school year is to see the pride and joy on the faces of our high school graduates.  We congratulate our 2012 graduates and wish them well as they embark on the next phase of their lives. 

This past year the Board spent significant time working with administration to reduce expenses.  This will continue in 2012-13.  In addition to school finance reform, your Board spent significant time focusing on curriculum enhancement.  Over the next couple of years the district will increase emphasis on reading, writing and math preparedness.  We believe this focus will only enhance the excellent educational model that is currently in place.  

Over the next year the Board will continually seek input from parents, community members and our students on multiple issues the Board will be tackling.  We welcome and encourage your input. 

Thank you again for your investment in our students throughout District 428.   Go Barbs! 

Tom Matya
District 428 Board President