Hubble Middle School
Warrenville, IL:
Communications / May 19, 2017 Friday Focus on Learning
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) advises the Administration and Board of Education regarding educational and other issues facing the District. CAC members study and deliberate problems, issues and questions of concern to the District. CAC supports the Board’s commitment of ongoing, meaningful engagement with the broader community.
CAC members represent various geographic areas within District 200 boundaries as well as a cross-section of opinions and educational perspectives. More than 70% of District 200 households do not have school-aged children in them and those households should be represented on our committee.
The District is accepting new applications for the CAC between…
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