NEWS
For Immediate Release
October 9, 2009
Illinois State Board of Education announces FY 2011 Budget Hearing in Edwards
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that its Finance and Audit Committee will host a meeting on the FY 2011 Budget at 4 p.m. Monday, October 19 at the Two Rivers Professional Development Center in Edwards. The hearing is the fourth of a series of budget hearings ISBE will host this fall around the state. The public is invited to attend and those wishing to participate in these hearings may sign-in upon arrival at each location and follow the following procedures:
- Please provide 15 copies of written testimony.
- Please provide cost estimates (including a detailed budget) for programs being discussed.
- Please address how proposed programs relate to the Board’s Strategic Plan Goals.
GOAL 1: Every student will demonstrate academic achievement and be prepared for success after high school.
GOAL 2: Every student will be supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school leaders.
GOAL 3: Every school will offer a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
The Finance and Audit Committee FY 2011 Budget Hearings will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons planning to attend who need special accommodations should contact the Board office no later than the day before the meeting they wish to attend. Contact the Superintendent's office at the State Board of Education, Phone: 217-782-2221; TTY/TDD: 217-782-1900; Fax: 217-785-3972.
- Monday, October 19, 2009 – 4 to 6 p.m. – Edwards
Two Rivers Professional Development Center
10112 W. Dubois Road, EdwardsIn addition to the hearing in Edwards, the ISBE Finance and Audit Committee already hosted a hearing in Champaign, Mt. Vernon and DeKalb and will host additional hearings:
- Wednesday, October 21, 2009 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Chicago
James R. Thompson Center
Room 16-503
100 W. Randolph, Chicago
- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Springfield
Crowne Plaza Hotel
3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield
- Thursday, November 5, 2009 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Wheeling
Community Consolidated School District 21
Board Room
999 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling (Enter from East side of building only)
- Wednesday, December.9, 2009 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Mundelein
Mundelein School District 75
Lincoln School Multipurpose Room
200 West Maple, Mundelein
