District Digest

In this issue…

• Calendar Reminders
• Upcoming Board Meetings
• Social Media Trend Warning
• Board Vacancy

• Superintendent Shares Reflections

• Hadley Masked Singer

• District 41 Presents Spring Music Performances

• DuPage County Safety Pop Up Event

• GECRC Summer Program

• BPAC Guest Speaker

• Future Hilltopper Bundle

• Glen Ellyn Friday Summer Concert Series

• May 9 - Institute Day (No student attendance)
• May 26 - Memorial Day (No school)
• June 3 - Last Day of School

• Monday, May 19, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 16, 2025, Regular Board of Education Meeting

Please be aware of a concerning trend on social media where students are inserting objects like pencil graphite into Chromebook ports or outlets to cause short circuits. This behavior is dangerous and can damage devices or even cause small fires.

Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of using school equipment responsibly. Any misuse will result in disciplinary action. In addition, if a computer is damaged at this point in the school year, it may not be fixed in time for important end of the year school work.

Board Secretary Jessica Buttimer has submitted her resignation from the District 41 Board of Education effective at midnight on Monday, June 16.

The District 41 Board of Education is now seeking a qualified individual to fill the vacant seat until the next election in April, 2027, when the seat will be on the ballot for a four-year term.

Interested District 41 residents are encouraged to complete this application by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. As part of the selection process, applicants may be asked to attend an interview with the Board on Monday, June 2nd. To be eligible, an applicant must be a US citizen who is at least 18 years old, has lived within district boundaries for at least one year, and who is a registered voter.

For more information, contact Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Recording Secretary Nancy Mogk.

About the Board of Education

The Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education consists of seven members who are elected at large and serve without pay for staggered four-year terms.

The Board is accountable to the public and makes decisions as a unit based on what is best for the District as a whole. BOE members follow the Board Code of Conduct.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff McHugh has been connecting with staff and community organizations to reflect on his first year leading District 41. During these visits, he has shared the district’s strategic goals and the key metrics being used to measure progress and success.

Looking ahead to next school year, the district will launch four Strategic Plan Subcommittees—one for each of the four strategic goals. These committees will include staff and community members, including those without children currently enrolled in District 41. Applications to participate will be made available at the start of the school year.

Click Here for the District 41 Strategic Plan (2025-2027).

To cap off Student Appreciation Week, Hadley students enjoyed a special edition of their very own Masked Singer Show. Generous staff members volunteered to sing, dance, and deliver an unforgettable performance. Congratulations to Ms. Buccola and Mr. Leadaman, who took home the win.

DuPage County and the City of Elmhurst invite all DuPage residents to an upcoming pop up event for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan. It will take place in Elmhurst on Wednesday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of York Street and the Illinois Prairie Path.

This family-friendly event will be an opportunity for residents to learn about the recommendations that will help shape the future of traffic safety in the community.

Attention parents of GECRC students currently in Kindergarten through 7th grade! Please apply for the summer program today by clicking HERE! Program cost is free and the program is available to families that qualify. Transportation is provided! The GECRC Summer program takes place at Park View Elementary June 23 through July 30. Contact Lizzy Doty with any questions.

Attention all Swifties! Get your Eras t-shirts and friendship bracelets and get ready to relive the magic of Taylor Swift. The Glen Ellyn Downtown Alliance presents Shake It Off Friday, May 16, 7:45 p.m. on Main Street, Northside, between Pennsylvania Ave and Crescent Ave.

Start setting up chairs at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Deja Vu Duo, followed by A Tribute to Taylor at 7:45 p.m.

What to expect:

- Live renditions of Taylor's greatest hits

- Photo op with friends

- Friendship bracelet making station

- Dinner, drinks and desserts from all your favorite restaurants

Note: No outside food or drink allowed

Email: webmaster@d41.org
Website: www.d41.org
Location: 793 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Phone: 630.790.6400
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