D127 Considering Probe of Activity Fund Spending
The Daily Herald is reporting today about questionable spending in the Grayslake High activity fund spending. When the Herald reporter questioned the expenses Superintendent Catherine Finger was concerned and is now considering whether an indepentent review of the fund is needed.
I would say there is no question and independent review is needed. If D127 wants to restore some trust in with the community they need to start being more transparent and provide information freely and not wait until questioned by a reporter who is digging into stories. The District needs to provide this information first instead of keeping it hidden internally.
D127 has a long way to go to rebuild trust besides this latest incident. They have over taxed District residents and continue to do so. Return your levies to the Green Line and become transparent with the District residents. You cannot continue to hide questionable activity and expect the residents to trust you.
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A question of necessity By Bob Susnjara Grayslake Community High School Superintendent Catherine Finger said an independent investigation might be needed to examine questionable activity fund spending in past academic years. Finger said she was unaware of some iffy activity fund expenditures until they were brought to her attention by the Daily Herald last week. She said her “high level of concern” |
