Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia recently signed a proclamation declaring
November 11-17, 2007 as American Education Week in Des Plaines. The proclamation states "by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future." The document also recognizes "education employees, be they substitute educators, custodians, teachers, bus drivers or librarians" for working "tirelessly to serve our children and communities with care and professionalism." School Officials gathered in the Mayor’s Office to receive the proclamation. (pictured above left to right: Maria Pat Hanley, Des Plaines Teacher Assistant Association; Paul Hertel, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources; Peggy Dunham, Des Plaines Education Association; Dr. Jane Westerhold, Superintendent; Dawn Olson, Administrative Assistant; and Brenda Murphy, Board President, gather around Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia as he signs the proclamation.