June 27th Board Meeting -- Got a Minute? Got Several?

Last year, to deal with budget cuts while trying to preserve as many student activities as possible, District 3 found an inventive way to keep the programs running. In every instance where state law would allow, the district asked volunteers from the community to coach, direct, and otherwise help out in various sports and extracurricular activities. With much-appreciated cooperation from the teachers and members of our community, the Volunteer Coaching initiative proved to be a great success, and many activities that would otherwise have been cancelled went on, for the benefit of the students, the community, and, yes, the volunteers.

The district is currently in need of volunteers again this year. The positions needed currently are:

• 6th/7th Grade Girls' Basketball
• 6th/7th Grade Boys' Soccer
• Cheerleading
• 6th/7th Grade Boys' Basketball
• 8th Grade Boys' Basketball
• 6th/7th Grade Boys' Volleyball
• 8th Grade Boys' Volleyball
• Track
• Softball
• Middle School Play
• Scholastic Bowl

This is really a great initiative, and a chance for the community to support our schools without someone asking you for more tax dollars. All you need to give is your time. If you are able to help out with one or more of the activities, please contact Dr. Mahaffy by phone at (847) 462-2324 or by e-mail at mahaffyt@dist3.org.