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Flossmoor SD 161 public speaker urges board to prioritize student outcomes over pay increases
Summary
A resident urged Flossmoor SD 161’s board to delay salary increases until academic performance, attendance and district transparency improve, citing low science scores, chronic truancy at Parker and repeated FOIA denials.
A resident who identified herself only as Agnes told the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education the board should 'think about the fact that [salary increases] should be earned, not just given,' urging trustees to prioritize student outcomes and transparency before approving pay raises.
Agnes criticized district performance data she said showed ELA 'slightly over' the state average while math was 'under' and science performance was 'pitiful.' She also raised concerns about chronic truancy and higher behavior incident rates at Parker Junior High, and alleged that the district's responses to Freedom of Information Act requests are frequently 'declined.'
The speaker cited an apparent mismatch between district communications and the local HF Chronicle, questioning whether proposed salary changes had been publicly announced. Agnes also said the district had approved expenditures in December and January she described as 'over millions' and called for clearer accountability and packet distribution for residents.
Board members did not directly debate the claims during the public-comment period; a follow-up process for some comments was offered later in the meeting. The board proceeded to its agenda and approved consent and action items by roll call.
