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Valley View invites discussion on school safety

Updated: February 8, 2013 6:09AM



Focus on school safety

BOLINGBROOK — As Valley View School District re-examines its security procedures in the wake of the elementary school tragedy in Connecticut, district officials are inviting community members to become a part of the VVSD School Safety Committee.

The committee meets from 5 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Bolingbrook High School library. The next meeting is Jan. 16.

Anyone interested in joining the committee should contact Shanitra Brooks at 815-886-2700, Ext. 519, or Brooksst@vvsd.org.

Collecting Christmas trees

JOLIET — The city and Waste Management announced for those who have a real Christmas tree, set it out at your normal pickup location (curb or alley) on your regular trash day for pick up.

Christmas trees will be collected until Jan. 31.





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