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10 | May 4, 2017 | The Northbrook tower news northbrooktower.com Frekkles Heartland Animal Shelter, of Northbrook Frekkles is an adorable little character who will keep you entertained for hours. She is a 4 ½-year-old brown tabby. Our animal control officer found Frekkles wandering the streets of Northbrook, and after no one claimed her, Frekkles became a Heartland resident. She is spunky, funny, feisty and sweet, often at the same time. Frekkles loves to play! She loves finding a comfy spot for a cat-nap, and also loves to watch the wildlife outside. Frekkles will be a wonderful companion. All she needs is a window, comfy bed, fun toys, good food, fresh water, litter and you! Hurry in to Heartland to fall in love with Frekkles! The Tower needs Pet of the Week submissions! To see your pet featured as Pet of the Week, send photos and stories to Matt at matt@northbrooktower.com or at 60 Revere Drive, Suite 888, Northbrook. The North Shore’s Rug Cleaning Experts Any Size Area Rug $1.50 per square foot Cash & carry price. $1.75/SF for pick up & delivery. Minimums apply. The North Shore’s wood flooring experts. 1107 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette 847-865-8283 KashianBros.com Northbrook/Glenview D30 Board of Education Board members Spero, Sloneker honored for service Christa Rooks Freelance Reporter While the Northbrook/ Glenview School District 30 Board of Education is welcoming two new members to its ranks, it also had to bid farewell to two important members of the team. The board sent off members Dr. Kenneth Spero and Fred Sloneker at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 27, while also welcoming new members Keith Karchmar and Jeff Zuercher. Sloneker had been on the board since 2013, while Spero had served since 2009. This was their final meeting as members of the board. Board President Chuck Gitles took time to thank each member for their service, beginning with Sloneker. “Over the years, Fred has been a champion for education in every way,” d225 From Page 8 of the semester, according to Superintendent Dr. Mike Riggle. “There’s no doubt near the end [there are] still going to be some things that are going to happen prior to finals,” Riggle said. “There will be less pressure, perhaps, at the nine-week [point], so that could be an advantage that many people are siding with.” GBS Principal Lauren Fagel highlighted that the grading structure revisions were overwhelmingly met with open arms by faculty. “From the time the conversation started last year there’s been a lot of energy and consensus around it,” Fagel said. “We really didn’t hear any consistent concerns. It seemed like a logical next step in the grading system.” While there will not be explicit quarter report cards come fall, Gitles said. “Fred was recruited to the board at a time when the board was seeking some fresh faces, and I don’t know when he came if he knew exactly what he was getting into — I think he just felt the need to serve. Once he got here, he learned very quickly and contributed and was a terrific board member.” Superintendent Dr. Brian Wegley also took time to commend Sloneker on the work he did for the board. As Wegley interviewed for the job of superintendent two years ago, something Sloneker said had stuck with him. “I heard you say ... we want District 30 to be a lighthouse district, and there’s no reason in the world why this shouldn’t be the place where people come and see how it’s supposed to be done in terms of us caring for each other, developing the whole child and getting our kids on a trajectory that puts them where they need to be,” Wegley said. “I think you just understand it and your whole heart is in that.” Sloneker also had the opportunity to address the board and reflect on his years serving the district. “It’s been a pleasure serving with all of you and ... I feel very comfortable and happy leaving because I know you guys are on the right track,” he said. Spero was also recognized by Gitles for his contributions over the past eight years, including the past two years of vice president of the board. “Ken always challenged us to look at things from a different perspective,” Gitles said. “We have been honored by your presence and you will be sorely missed.” Wegley also thanked Spero for his service as he reflected on the time they parents will receive midterm grade updates nine weeks into the semester. District officials emphasized that this change is just the tip of the iceberg; many hope the modification will lead to further reflection on how GBS and GBN quantify student achievement. “What I’m excited about is that it opens up a bigger conversation of growth and the growth mindset,” Fagel added. “Even though mathematically it won’t be a big spent working together. “One of the things that you and I talked about was the importance to mentor, to be a leader and really teach all of us as we move forward, and I think you’ve done all of that,” he said. “I think you’re very much a heart of our board.” Spero also addressed the board to note how much he enjoyed his time serving, as well as touching on one of his favorite achievements — passing a referendum to have a new Maple School built. “Not many boards ever get to build a new school,” he said. Both Spero and Sloneker were given a school bell by the board to commemorate their time serving the district. The board then adjourned and reconvened with the new members in place to further discuss organizational details. change in the end, or any change really, philosophically I think it sends a much healthier message for kids. ... The concept of cumulative throughout the semester makes sense. [Students] come in with less developed skills and end up with more developed skills, and to not be tied to that first-quarter grade in the same way I think is a much healthier approach and I’m excited teachers are asking the question [of how to weigh the semester].” visit us online at nORTHBROOKTOWER.com
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