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Glendale Heights launches ‘‘Teal Dot’’ safe‑driving pledge with crossing guards, students and police
Summary
Village leaders, crossing guards and the police department previewed a Teal Dot safe‑driving campaign and student videos, encouraged drivers to pledge to avoid distracted driving, and announced crossing‑guard and police‑academy outreach.
Village leaders and the Glendale Heights Police Department used the Aug. 21 meeting to spotlight a community safe‑driving effort — the Teal Dot pledge — and to thank crossing guards who opened the meeting by leading the pledge.
President Giannelli invited the Glendale Heights crossing guards to lead the audience in the pledge and praised their work keeping children safe. The meeting included a short Teal Dot public service video and a preview of a video produced by student influencers at Glenbard North High School, which the village said will premiere Saturday.
Police Chief Pappas urged drivers to “put down the phone, keep their eyes on the road, slow down, and drive like your child lives here,” and said vinyl Teal Dot stickers are available at village facilities and from crossing guards. He also announced that the Police Department will host a citizen police academy starting Sept. 3 and that crossing‑guard recruitment for the 2025–26 school year is underway with starting pay listed as $17 per hour.
Why it matters: Trustees and police framed Teal Dot as part of a broader street‑safety push aimed at reducing distracted driving and protecting children during school commutes. Officials emphasized community partnerships with local schools and volunteer crossing guards.
Decision vs. discussion: This was an informational presentation and promotional campaign. The board and staff asked trustees to help spread the message and noted coordination with local schools for materials and student participation in outreach.
