Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

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C J- superintendent of schools Implements Educational Policies GLENN E. PICKRF.l. Superintendent of Schools University of Nebraska. Fil l) 9 years SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS 58 and 99 DR. GLENN E. PICKREL, a leader in school and community affairs, has for nine years ably represented the Boards of Education in administration of progressive policies designed to develop a superior school system in which each student is educated in the best American tradition. During Dr. Pickrcl's adminis- tration. two grade schools have been built, additions and physical improvements completed on four grade schools and two junior high schools, and a second high school built, now known as South campus. In his report that Downers Grove High School has produced the highest ratio of merit scholars to student body of any high school in the Chicago area. Dr. Pickrel calls attention to the fact that quality educa- tion is the aim of the present administration. It is evi- dent that Dr. Pickrel’s emphasis on high academic standards is desirable in an education program planned to prepare students to live successfully in today's com- petitive world. Professionally, Dr. Pickrel is President of the West Suburban Conference, and Vice-President of the Inter- suburban Athletic Association. He is also an active member of the American Association of School Ad- ministrators, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS assume desig- nated areas of responsibility in assisting Dr. Pickrel to implement school policies established by the Board of Education. Dr. Charles E. Elmlingcr. Assistant Superintendent in charge of Personnel, is responsible for the recruit- ment and assignment of all professionally certified em- ployees. Mr. Charles A. Coker, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Business, is responsible for the preparation and control of the budget, the hiring of non-certificd employees, and the supervision of buildings and grounds. Mr. F. Gregg Rybinski. Administrative Assistant, performs duties connected with the operations of the physical plants of the schools and aids with various office details. Dr. Melvin J. Hetland. Assistant Superintendent in charge of Curriculum Development, works closely with teachers and administrators in planning and evaluating experimental academic courses and in encouraging the use of modern teaching techniques. 11