Glenbrook High Schools District 225

District Update: Feb. 11, 2019

Highlights from the Feb. 11 Board of Education meeting

Glenbrooks announce the hiring of new superintendent Dr. Charles Johns

On Monday, February 11, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Charles Johns as the new superintendent, effective July 1, 2019.

New courses proposed for 2019-20 school year

On Monday, January 14, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education reviewed new courses and modifications recommended by the administration for the 2019-20 school year.

Glenbrooks release winter newsletter

The Glenbrooks, a printed community newsletter, was recently mailed to every household in the district boundaries.

Students develop vocational skills, self-determination

GBN’s Transition staff has been busy partnering with Northbrook community businesses to expose students to different vocations.

District 225 adopts estimated property tax levy

On November 12, the Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education approved its levy request for 2018 property taxes to support district operations in the amount of $109,945,711. This levy request represents an increase of 4.4 percent, over last year’s property tax revenue. The percentage increase is based on a 2.1 percent increase for inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), along with a 2.3 percent estimate to capture new property growth within the tax base.

School calendar discussion

As part of the student wellness initiative, the district has been considering a transition to a school calendar that will allow for final exams and the completion of the first semester prior to the winter break.