Vol. VII No. 29
Starting school right, top priority for new D209 board president
Grants says scheduling and transportation at forefront of concerns By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
The start of the 2023-24 school year is not far away and with that in mind, Amanda Grant, president of the board of education for Proviso High School Township District 209 is hoping this year can start off on a better foot than those prior. “The priorities for the upcoming school year are really just making sure it runs as smoothly as possible,” Grant said. “We want to make sure we are giving our students and staff the resources they need for success.” Grant, who became board president this year, is working alongside the rest of the board, including three new members: David Ocampo, Sandra Hixson and Jennifer Barbahen, better known as the HBO slate who managed a clean sweep during the April 4 election. They are working to pinpoint the areas that See NEW BOARD PREZ on page 4
JULY 5, 2023
Secret Gardens Attendees will be able to visit and enjoy six of Westchester’s gardens during 5th annual garden walk. Story on page 5.
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Westchester hires new village manager and an assistant manager the village board on June a long career in municipal government Barry Krumstok formerly 15Westchester, appointed both a new village manager and most recently was village manager in suburban Rolling Meadows. He was village manager. served as Rolling Meadows andThean assistant appointments came about two selected as the new village manager afmonths after a village election which ter a four-month search conducted by village manager brought a new village president to office, Administrative Consultings, LLC.
By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter
After what has been a tumultuous period of governance in the village of
along with other new village trustees. Greg Hribal is the new top elected official and he had previously served as the village manager. Chosen by the board as the new manager was Barry Krumstok. Krumstok has
At a June 15 special board meeting, Dawn Wucki-Rossbach, the interim village manager, presented a resolution to appoint Krumstok as the village manSee WESTCHESTER HIRES on page 7