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Vol. 40, No. 20
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May 21, 2025
Riverside pushes ahead on public safety remodel
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The project may lead to a multimillion-dollar bond referendum in 2026 or 2027
Strands make equity actionable for D208
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
learner can develop to their full academic and social potential.” This definition was formulated by Strand #1, titled Systems, based on a survey conducted with students, staff and parents. Strand #1 members were Superintendent Dr. Kevin Skinkis, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kristin Smetana, counselor Mike Reingruber
Riverside trustees agreed to have the village pursue a new contract with an architectural firm for design and community engagement work on its project to build a new and improved public safety facility next to village hall. The project would replace the current building which Village President Doug Pollock described as “woefully inadequate.” The village board on May 15 reached consensus to have staff work with Williams Architects, the firm previously contracted by Riverside for planning work on the project, to draft a formal quote for about $250,000 for further services, including detailed site, floor and exterior plans that will likely come before the board by the end of the year. The contract would also cover expenses for Wil-
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Equity Action Plan evolves for district in 2024-25 school year By GREGG VOSS Contributing Reporter
Five teams working independently throughout the 2024-25 school year
came together to define and make actionable what equity is for RiversideBrookfield High School District 208. The teams, working within five key areas, or strands, of the district’s Equity Action Plan (EAP), created the district’s definition of equity that was adopted by the Board of Education in December: “Equity is having high expectations for every student learner and providing the supports and resources so each
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