THE GOOD FIGHT
Inflation and Other Reasons to Increase Teacher Pay

As a recap of my multi-part attempt to investigate the issues underlying the current D181 teacher contract negotiation, the following are the issues t...

(Jerry Hughes, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/19/08)

THE GOOD FIGHT
The Teachers Don't Appear to Be Underpaid

As I noted in my first post on the D181 contract negotiations, I am investigating the case for and against pay increases. Thanks to all those who hav...

(Jerry Hughes, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/17/08)

HINSDALE NEWSWIRE
August 11, 2008, Board of Education Update on Teacher Contract Negotiations

This is an update from the Board of Education on the status of teacher contract negotiations. The current three-year contract expires August 24, 2008....

(Hinsdale Talks Admin, Resident, on 08/14/08)

CLUB ED
The Coach's Kid

About a month ago, I attended a couple of the Hinsdale "All-Star" Little League playoff games. The Hinsdale "All Star" Little League made it through t...

(Edward McCarthy, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/14/08)

HINSDALE NEWSWIRE
Board Meeting Highlights, Monday, August 11, 2008

Prepared by the Communications Department. For an expanded summary, visit the District 181 website at www.d181.org, click on Board, then Meetings. ...

(Hinsdale Talks Admin, Resident, on 08/14/08)

THE GOOD FIGHT
Greedy or Saints? Incompetent Board or Shrewd Negotiators? What's up with our Schools?

This District 181 contract negotiation has my interest. As I've noted on Hinsdale Talks before, I am not as informed about these school issues as I...

(Jerry Hughes, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/14/08)

HINSDALE NEWSWIRE
There's a New Blog in Town

We've learned of a new blog to host discussions regarding the Hinsdale Police called HinsdalePoliceWatch.com. The blog was launched by a long-time re...

(Jerry Hughes, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/14/08)

MIDDLE-AGED RANTS
What I Learned on Monday Night

Through 11 negotiating sessions since April, the local teachers' union has refused to accept a new contract for District 181 teachers, the state's highest paid. The current contract expires Aug. 24. This union clearly has no good-faith intentions. It's intent is taxpayer extortion. Greed is its creed.

(Steve Woodward, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/12/08)

MIDDLE-AGED RANTS
Will They Strike? Find Out Tonight. Elm School. 7 PM

The highest paid teachers in the State of Illinois are holding out for even more. Despite a looming strike, and the ugly picketing that will precede one, little is known about stalemated negotiations.

(Steve Woodward, Hinsdale Resident, on 08/11/08)

HINSDALE NEWSWIRE
Village Notices for Week of August 10

Attached are notices from the Village of Hinsdale regarding meetings scheduled for the week of August 10. Meetings will be held for: the Administratio...

(Hinsdale Talks Admin, Resident, on 08/11/08)