News from District 153
September 3, 2025
Your Views Are Important!
As you know, the Homewood School District 153 Board of Education has begun the search process to replace Superintendent Dr. Scott McAlister who is retiring June 30, 2026. SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, was hired to assist in this process.
The Board of Education is requesting your guidance. Will you please complete the on-line survey below before September 10th? It will take less than ten minutes to complete, and it is anonymous and confidential. Thank you in advance for your time
Is there a District 153 teacher, staff person or volunteer you think deserves special recognition?
ISBE is accepting nominations for the 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards, the program that recognizes outstanding teachers, administrators, school personnel, and volunteers. These awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Illinois' public and nonpublic preK-12 schools. All candidates must be nominated before they will be invited to apply.
Any person or organization may submit nominations for outstanding school personnel in their lives. Eligible candidates then will be invited to submit an official application. The deadline to submit a nomination for consideration in the 2026 awards cycle is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 1.
You can learn more about ISBE's TWE & TOY Awards on their webpage.