D-200 board votes to hold off on adjustments to school start/end times until 2027-28 By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com At its April 14 meeting, the Woodstock District 200 Board of Education continued its discussion of possible changes to the schools’ start and dismissal times. The goal is to create a later school day for elementary students and […]
Proactive measures designed to coordinate countywide response in crises, disasters By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Mutual Assistance for response to crises. Through the program, called the McAid Alliance, all McHenry County school districts agree to make good faith […]
By Eileen MillardNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com The D-200 Board of Education last week unanimously approved the recommendation of the district’s Insurance Committee to accept a bid from Sun Life Insurance that represented a savings of more than $300,000 for the coming school year, from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. The district uses a “stop-loss” plan that […]
D-200 budget in good shape going into 4th quarter, CFO reports By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously last week to approve the sale of the Building Trades house, built by students during school years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The house, at 1360 Sandpiper Lane, will be listed at $419,900 and is […]
Four incumbents secure new school board terms months ahead of election By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Voters won’t have tough decisions to make for four seats up for election in April on the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education. In fact, they will have no decisions to make. The four incumbents whose seats are up […]
By Caryl DierksenLarry@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock District 200 school board began its Oct. 22 meeting by recognizing the accomplishments of a student, a teacher, and an associate. Woodstock High School senior Ian Hansen was recognized for his selection as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. He was chosen based on his standardized test scores, academic performance, […]
By Caryl Dierksennews@the woodstockindependent.com The July 23 meeting of the District 200 school board was its final and—at 20 minutes long— probably briefest one of the 2023-24 school year. Summer meetings are often shorter than those held when school is in session. Those meetings begin with students and/or staff being honored for recent accomplishments. Board […]
By Caryl Dierksennews@the woodstockindependent.com D-200 School Board reconsiders proposed purchase after discussion More than 20 transportation workers attended the June 18 meeting of the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education meeting. During the communications section of the meeting, three of the district’s bus drivers spoke against a proposed purchase of two used activity buses, […]
German exchange students return to Woodstock High School
ByCarylDierksen Michael Moan is a man who believes in setting goals. It works well for him, given the many responsibilities he juggles as superintendent of Woodstock School District 200. Last month, with no fanfare, Moan marked the 10-year anniversary of his hiring. Though his official starting date was July 1, he began his transition months […]
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