Business View Civil & Municipal Apr-2023

92 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 supportive of education and our local high school, which allows them to continue to take on all of these major improvements.” Other community partnerships are also important for the success of the community, and collaboration and support between the local tax districts are valued. “We have a relationship that is fairly unique in that we communicate on a monthly basis. We share information, we tackle community problems together, and we build relationships. We’re very cooperative, and I think a lot of that happens behind the scenes. Residents and the business community may not see that work directly, but they see it indirectly, and it translates into the quality of service that we provide as a community,” Watchtel acknowledges. The Flossmoor Business Association is another crucial relationship, with a village staff member attending meetings and keeping the lines of colleges in what it has to offer, from both facilities to classes,” Watchtel remarks. “Everything from going into a STEAM career to the trades and the auto industry, their variety of course selections, as well as their facilities are just phenomenal.” Additionally, the high school acts as a partner to the village, with students volunteering at village events, such as tree planting or packing lunches for those in need. “We have a great partnership with them,” Mayor Nelson adds. “The depth and quality of the teachers are what makes it paramount. Most folks have advanced degrees in the teaching staff. The facilities are top-notch. We have a practically new field house that supports athletic activities all year round. We have a brand new Fine Arts Department, giving the kids great experiences in theater and visual arts. The school is getting ready for an expansion of the science wing also. We have a community that is extremely