Watch the July 24 Board of Education Meeting  Abe Singh, the District’s Director of Finance and Business Operations, provided a budget update for fiscal year 2016/2017, noting that the numbers are not finalized yet. He compared the District’s per pupil operating cost of $12,742 with other local school districts. District 73’s per pupil operating cost… Continue Reading Highlights of the July 24 Board of Education Meeting

The Hawthorn District 73 Board of Education warmly greeted the newly appointed Hawthorn Education Foundation inaugural board at its recent meeting. The seven-member foundation board collectively has extensive background in fundraising. grant writing and capital projects for schools.  Helping to create non-governmental financial support for District 73 is one of the most important and effective… Continue Reading Education Foundation Launched

On January 11 the Board of Education adopted an Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) for the district.  An EFMP is a 10-year facilities plan to support the district’s growing needs and long-term strategic plan.  The Board selected the revised Option B – On Campus Additions.  The revision includes plans to add STEM facilities to each… Continue Reading Educational Facilities Master Plan Approved

The Hawthorn Board of Education meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday, August 8 in the district office. Please click here for the agenda. There is also a public hearing on the proposed budget.