The current version of the recreation center plan calls for a smaller, less expensive building than the original proposal, said Park Board Vice President Robert McKenna. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
School board vice president Nick Melvoin requested the change at Tuesday's board meeting because he said the added requirements, known as benchmarks, were being applied unfairly to some schools that were showing... (laschoolreport.com)
The allocation of funds required a vote by the school board, but giving principals a waiver from the must - place list likely would not require a vote, said board Vice President Nick Melvoin. (laschoolreport.com)