Saturday, September 22, 2012
D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie explains how the U.S. Route 30 widening project has impacted bus routes and student safety in this final installment. Find out why the piles of black dirt in front of L-W Central is a blessing.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The final installment deals with the effect the U. S. Route 30 widening project has had on Lincoln-Way schools. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
Friday, September 21, 2012
The third part of Patch's video conversation with the Lincoln-Way school district Supt. Lawrence Wyllie. He discusses the different ways the district might be able to generate more money.
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The third part deals with finding new revenue streams, including possibly charging for athletics. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
Thursday, September 20, 2012
In the second part of Patch's conversation with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie, the Lincoln-Way school district administrator talks about doing more with less.
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- Joe Vince
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The second part deals with maintaining high academic achievement while dealing with a lack of state money. Part 1: Wyllie talks about how the beginning of the school year has started for the district. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Lincoln-Way school Supt. Lawrence Wyllie talks about how the 2012-13 year is starting and what is new in the district. This is the first part of a video conversation with the superintendent.
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- Joe Vince
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The first part deals with the start of classes and what Wyllie is looking forward to this year. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Lincoln-Way school district Supt. Lawrence Wyllie gives readers a behind-the-scenes look about what he does on his vacation. Here's a hint: It involves more work.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment--the final one in this series--Wyllie answers this question from Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince: What are you doing for spring break? WATCH: Supt. Talks Health Insurance for D210 Staff Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions: HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE Q&As? Are they informative? Do you like being able to submit your own questions? Is there a way they could be improved? Tell us what you think in the comments …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Supt. Lawrence Wyllie breaks down what Lincoln-Way administrators and teachers pay for health care.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers this reader question: How much do you, other administrators and teachers pay toward health insurance? WATCH: Setting the Record Straight on Teachers' Pension Plan This series of video interviews wraps up tomorrow with the most important question we could ask the superintendent: What are you doing for spring break? Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions: HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE Q&As? Are they …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie talks about teachers' retirement, including how they can accumulate sick and personal days.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers two reader questions: WATCH: D210 Working on Ways to Lower Cost of Teachers' Contract Tomorrow, the superintendent addresses how district teachers and administrators pay for health insurance. Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Supt. Lawrence Wyllie discusses what the district is doing when it comes to negotiating a new agreement with teachers.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers this reader question: Do you and the board have a comprehensive strategy to deal with the teachers union's unsustainable labor agreement without added tax and fee increases? WATCH: Cohen Will Be Good Fit as L-W North Principal, Wyllie Says Tomorrow, the superintendent continues answering questions about the teachers' contract, discussing the pension plan and other benefits. Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
In this week's second video interview with D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie, the superintendent explains why Mark Cohen is a good choice to be the new Lincoln-Way North principal after Michael Gardner retires.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers this question from Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince: Why was Mark Cohen a good choice to be principal at Lincoln-Way North High School after Michael Gardner retires? WATCH: Wyllie Explains the Relationship Between Taxes and Per-Student Costs Tomorrow, the superintendent will discuss parts of the labor agreement between teachers and the district. Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions:
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Supt. Lawrence Wylle explains why there isn't a direct connection between what residents pay in taxes and how much is spent by the district educating kids. The first in a series this week of video Q&As with Wyllie.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers this reader question: Why is it that Lincoln-Way and area elementary schools are always lauded for having such low cost-per-student spending, but our taxes are astronomical? Tomorrow, the superintendent will talk about why Mark Cohen is an excellent choice to be the new principal for Lincoln-Way North High School. Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions:
Jill
5:58 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
It was a danger last year for kids walking to and from school, and again this year. Something needs to be done to help the kids cross Rt. 30. more ›