District #61 Superintendent Offers Coffee For Conversations

DARIEN, IL — Darien School District #61 is trying a different approach to getting input from parents and community members: taking them out for a cup of coffee. The Superintendent's Advisory Board is holding hour-long monthly meetings at dining spots in Darien to give residents a chance to discuss concerns and ask questions about their school district.

In a statement on the District #61 website, Superintendent Dr. Robert M. Carlo wrote, "As Superintendent I am looking for ways to share information about your schools and get your input on a regular basis. One way to do this is for you to: “Let me buy you a cup of coffee.”

The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 8.

The meeting dates are as follows:

• Dec. 8 at the Dunkin Donuts, 7516 S. Cass, Suite 5B.
• Jan. 12 at Chuck's Southern Comfort Café, 8025 Cass Ave.
• Feb. 9 at McDonald's, 809 Plainfield Rd.
• March 9 at TBD
• April 13 at TBD

The district is also encouraging residents to offer suggestions for future topics and meeting locations. If you're interested in becoming part of the District #61 Superintendent's Advisory Committee plauzon@darien61.org and put "Superintendent's Advisory Committee" in the subject line.

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