Recognizing the needs of each child and believing all children can learn, the mission of Glenview School District 34 is to empower children to be responsible learners and decision makers in a changing society.

Constitution
Overview

Glenview School District 34 works under a unique teacher contract called “The Constitution.” This is a description of the relationship between the teachers, administration and Board mapping out how all three groups, working together, can make a difference in student’s lives.

The document assumes, and then puts into action, that teachers are professionals and should be treated accordingly. The Constitution, established in 1989, also outlines a District expectation and support for teachers to be lifelong learners. Additionally, the Constitution is a fluid document, meaning nearly all sections of the Constitution can be modified as opportunities, problems or issues arise during the duration of the contract.

As part of the Constitution, there are three main standing committees and the District Coordinating Council that oversee the working relationship between the Board of Education, teachers, administrators, parents and students.

The Constitution was ratified in 2007 and the full document is available for review as a pdf document.

The District has created a video to explain more about the Constitution and how it works in the school district. You can view the video through QuickTime.


District Coordinating Council
The Coordinating Council monitors the District's unique agreement and hears and acts upon appeals to the actions of any Building Council or District committee or subcommittee. The members include:

Katie Beck – Teacher/GEA President
Pat Carlson - Community Non-Parent Member
Jill Engel – Executive Director of Human Resources
Alice Hill – Administrative Assistant/GPA President
Jerry Hill – Superintendent
Katey Kalkounas - Teacher
Peggy McCarthy - Teacher
Beth Primer – School Board President
Gary Wendt- Teacher
Mark Walther – Principal

District Education Committee
Coordinates the activities in the areas of curriculum, staff development, organization for instruction, programming, program evaluation and other areas related to the instructional program in keeping with the goals and expectations of the District as established by the Board.

Katie Beck- Teacher/GEA President
Phil Collins – Assistant Superintendent
Carol Cunard - Teacher
Kevin Dorken – Principal
Kathleen Hart – Executive Director of Student Services
Jerry Hill – Superintendent
Jack Murphy – School Board
Gary Riskin- Teacher
Julie Shechtman - School Board
Gary Wendt - Teacher

District Personnel Committee
Coordinates the activities in the areas of teacher evaluation in accordance with the procedures as delineated in the bylaws of the Constitution. In addition, the Personnel Committee develops and/or reviews policies and/or procedures concerning teacher and Association rights and teacher welfare issues in keeping with the goals and expectations of the District as established by the Board.

Katie Beck- Teacher/GEA President
Judy Berlin- Teacher
Sue Ellen Bohac Galligan – School Board
Jill Engel – Executive Director of Human Resources
Jerry Hill – Superintendent
Lori Hinton – Principal
Peggy McCarthy- Teacher
Daryl Nitz- Teacher
Chris Northwick – School Board

District Compensation Committee
Develops policies and procedures in the areas of salaries and fringe benefits, in keeping with the goals and expectations of the District as established by the Board. In addition, the Compensation Committee may make recommendations as the budget is developed.

Katie Beck – Teacher/GEA President
Cathe Russe – School Board
Jerry Hill – Superintendent
Katey Kalkounas - Teacher
Toby Peszkun- Teacher
John Hinkamp- School Board
Sue Raben - Teacher
Matt Rich – Principal
Bob Vincenti – Executive Director of Business Services