Glenbard Board of Education committee applications now open

Glenbard High School District 87 invites community members to serve on a Board of Education committee. Community members will be appointed to serve a two-year term on three of the board’s committees: Student Performance & Achievement Committee, Finance & Facility Committee, and Communication, Legislation & Partnerships Committee.

Each committee includes Board of Education members, Glenbard District 87 administrators and community representatives.

The application to serve on a committee is available at this link. The deadline to apply is noon on Friday, April 11. Further information is available by contacting Board of Education Secretary Donna Gastel at [email protected] or by calling 630-942-7670. Committee applicant interviews will be scheduled to take place the week of April 14-18 in the late afternoon/early evening.

The Student Performance & Achievement Committee reviews such issues as new course proposals, summer school, sectioning of courses and graduation requirements. Student Performance and Achievement Committee members also discuss the four high schools’ athletics programs and special education services. They are updated on such issues as staff development, school improvement plans and the district improvement plan. Committee members also are advised of staffing needs. The committee meets monthly.

The Finance & Facility Committee provides guidance and direction to the Board of Education regarding business operations of Glenbard District 87; specifically, in the areas of finance and facilities. All proposals and bids go through the committee for review. All major expenses are discussed by this committee before going to the full board for approval. The committee meets prior to each Board of Education meeting, typically held twice per month.

The Communication, Legislation & Partnerships Committee has been active on legislative issues for many years. Committee members also discuss communication and partnership opportunities. The committee meets approximately six times per year.