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:

Karin Amaden - Teacher/Education Committee Chair
Judy Berlin - Teacher/Personnel Committee Chair
Dr. Patricia Carlson - Community Non-Parent Member
Jill Engel – Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Meg McFadden – Health Office/GPA President
Dr. Gerald Hill – Superintendent (alternate Dr. Michael Nicholson - Deputy Superintendent)
Nan Ross-Meridith – Teacher/GEA President
Chris Northwick– School Board President
Felicia Scanlan - Teacher/Compensation Committee Chair
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.

Arturo Abrego – Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Karin Amaden - Teacher (Chair)
Kathy Carter - Teacher
Dr. Philip Collins – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Carol Cunard - Teacher
Kevin Dorken – Principal
Dr. Gerald Hill – Superintendent (alternate Dr. Michael Nicholson - Deputy Superintendent)
Nan Ross-Meridith - Teacher/GEA President
Julie Shechtman – School Board

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.

Judy Berlin - Teacher (Chair)
Sue Ellen Bohac Galligan – School Board
Dr. Jill Engel – Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Dr. Gerald Hill – Superintendent (alternate Dr. Michael Nicholson - Deputy Superintendent)
Lori Hinton – Principal
Jenny Lund - Teacher
Nan Ross-Meridith - Teacher/GEA President

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.

Pat Cohen - Teacher
Wendy DiBiaso - Teacher
Dr. Gerald Hill – Superintendent (alternate Dr. Michael Nicholson - Deputy Superintendent)
Cathe Russe- School Board
Felicia Scanlan - Teacher (Chair)
Dr. Heather Hopkins – Principal
Nan Ross-Meridith – Teacher/GEA President
Mary Werling – Assistant Superintendent for Business Services