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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1998
Page
11
The piece argues that family involvement is central to educational reform but underemphasized in teacher preparation. It notes 1992 state certification gaps where most requirements omit family involvement or define it vaguely, and finds teachers rarely systematize parent engagement, especially at the secondary level.
A 1993 Education Commission of the States study urges reform in teacher education to prioritize family involvement. It cites lack of models, crowded curricula, and scarce resources as barriers, noting high school principals report training gaps. The piece advocates integrating parental collaboration, mediation skills, and understanding diverse families to strengthen school family partnerships.
Letters oppose a $583 per child levy and warn it harms small schools. writers urge focus on quality education with diverse funds, note art music gym losses, and praise a March 8 NAACP forum. A Republican party chair thanks voters, pledges tax cuts, responsibility, and GOP unity to elect a fuller slate.
Vonna Kutta pleads after a five foot soft sculpture leprechaun named Paddy was stolen from her front porch. She lists past losses of decorated seasonal items and asks the thief to return Paddy unharmed, warning of the leprechaun’s wrath and urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.
Late Monday afternoon amid a major storm a family with limited mobility fled to the Holiday Inn in Matteson after losing power. Officer Brian Tencza and a colleague helped clear a path to their vehicle, enabling safe evacuation despite a broken shovel.
A speaker laments money as a major factor in elections in Springfield. They warn that big campaign contributions empower special interests and erode citizen power. They urge elected officials to oppose big money and ask citizens to press candidates to cap contributions at $100 and curb spending.
The Matteson Education Association protests the board's move to add administrators for Huth and Arcadia Sauk saying the cost will reach about 250000 and will not directly aid students. They urge abeyance until full discussion with teachers parents and taxpayers.
An unidentified speaker, Tony Mathis, condemns municipal noncompliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and asserts that authorities must follow state and federal laws. He warns that ignoring statutes threatens chaos and corruption.
A fragment discusses a mayor and his wife facing a Freedom of Information Act request issued Dec 29 1997 for city vendor records and expense accounts since taking office. The text notes ongoing violations from Jan 12 and seeks copies of all transactions and reimbursements by the mayor, spouse, and staff.
In response to letters readers note exemptions for seniors over 65 in Chicago Heights from the property transfer tax. Non-seniors buying a home within a year after selling also qualify for a real estate transfer tax exemption. Mayor Angelo A. Ciambrone.
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