LWHSD210 Approves at $99.7 Million Budget

By Stacy Holland, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 community relations director

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 board members approved a $99.7 million 2013-2014 budget.

The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education approved a $99.7 million budget for 2013-2014.

At the Sept. 12 meeting , Supt. Scott Tingley said the $99,744,605 reflects an increase of 1.3 percent above last year’s budget, but  is less than the 1.7 percent in the 2012 Consumer Price Index.

He said that next year the district is in for another tight year. “The district will closely monitor expenditures as we go. Our local economy has shown signs of recovery but we know we will not be sure until we see steady, sustained growth. Even with the economic challenges from the state, we continue to see growth in student achievement. We  provide strong academic programs for our students, as well as athletics, activities, and clubs at $11,231 per pupil, the 3rd lowest per pupil expenditure  in the six collar counties surrounding Chicago.”

17 Employees Honored with Destination Excellence Award   

The board honored 17 employees with the Destination Excellence Award for making "Lincoln-Way a special place for students." The award recipients are: Bridget Scheer, Erin Venezio, Sue Thomas, Manale Baya, Lauren Hurley, Sarah Sabo, Lindsay Doyle O’Farrell, Julie Widinski, Mark Rogina, Cindy Wardinski, Dana Romano, Sara Pavlik, Sarah Brady, Lance Lokanc, Beth Russler, Theresa Burns and Johnny Russler.