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District 25 Board of Education
The seven members of the District 25 Board of Education are elected at large in public elections for four-year terms. Elections are held every two years, in odd-numbered years, with four seats open one election year and three the next election year. Board members serve on a volunteer basis, without pay, and do not maintain offices in District buildings.
The Board of Education is responsible for hiring the Superintendent, authorizing the appointment of all other staff members, authorizing curriculum development, levying tax monies and budgeting for both educational programs and operating expenses, and setting District policy. The Board President will respond to questions as soon as possible on behalf of the Board of Education.
The District 25 Board of Education is an active member in the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).
Calendar
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January 14, 2025
6:15 PM School Board Meeting
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February 11, 2025
6:15 PM School Board Meeting
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March 11, 2025
6:15 PM School Board Meeting
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April 22, 2025
6:15 PM School Board Meeting
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May 13, 2025
6:15 PM School Board Meeting
Contact Our Board
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The Board president will be the spokesperson for the Board to the media and to the public. The Board President will respond to emails and phone calls on behalf of the Board of Education. In order to contact the District 25 Board of Education and Superintendent, please email BoardFeedback@sd25.org.
Greg Scapillato
President
Term: 2021-2025
gscapillato@sd25.orgDr. Anisha I. Jogee
Vice President
Term: 2021-2025
ajogee@sd25.orgKevin Michael
Secretary
Term: 2023-2027
kmichael@sd25.orgBrian Cerniglia
Member
Term: 2023-2027
bcerniglia@sd25.orgGina Faso
Member
Term: 2021-2025
gfaso@sd25.orgElizabeth Nierman
Member
Term: 2023-2027
enierman@sd25.orgRich Olejniczak
Member
Term: 2021-2025
rolejniczak@sd25.orgThe best spot to stay most up to date on the Board information is on our Board Agenda page (www.sd25.org/BoardAgenda). There you will be able to access the board agendas to the meeting as well as get a quick look at the upcoming meeting information.
Coffee With The Board
Join the Board of Education for some coffee and some discussion. Come ask your questions and give your feedback directly to our Board of Education members.
Up to two Board members will attend each Coffee with the Board event.
- Thank you for attending this year's Coffee with the Board events! Should there be more, they will be posted here and on our District 25 calendar.
Attend A Meeting
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Livestream the Meeting
Click here for the livestream links to watch the meetings live.
A recording of the meetings will be posted to our site the following day on our 'Catch up on Meetings' page.
Please note the Policy Committee Meetings will not be livestreamed or videotaped.
Public Comments
Anyone who wishes to make a public comment can do so, in-person, at our Board of Education meetings. The Board hosts two public comment opportunities on their agenda: 1) towards the beginning of the meeting, 2) at the end of the meeting after the agenda items have been discussed/presented.
Board members should not be expected to discuss public comment topics presented at this time.
At the April 21, 2022 Board of Education meeting, the Board decided to no longer offer the submission of public comment via a google form. The Board can be reached outside of Board Meeting hours by emailing boardfeedback@sd25.org.
The Meeting Agenda
Our agenda can be viewed online via our BoardDocs program.
The prepared agenda for a regular Board meeting generally includes the following:
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Student/Staff Recognition
- Public Comments
- Consent Agenda*
- Communication from Board Members
- Communication to Board Members
- Committee of the Whole Reports (Curriculum and Instruction; Student Services; Finance; Buildings and Grounds; Personnel/Policy and Planning; Superintendent's Report)
- Adjournment
*Items included in the Consent Agenda are acted on in a single motion.
Coffee with the Board
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This year, District 25's Board of Education will host the Coffee with the Board events throughout the community and focus each date on a different topic of community interest.
Come ask your questions and give your feedback directly to our Board of Education members.
*Up to two Board members will attend each Coffee with the Board event.*
Saturday, October 5, 20249:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Arlington Ridge Center (ARC), 660 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights
Saturday, December 7, 20249:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Rd., Arlington HeightsSaturday, January 18, 20259:00 - 11:00 a.m.- Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights (Hendrickson Room)Saturday, May 17, 20259:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights (Arlington Room)
Development and Training Completed by Board Members
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All Illinois school board members must receive training in professional development leadership (P.A. 97-8) and the Open Meetings Act (P.A. 97-504). Mandatory training will also be required after the new teacher evaluation requirements are implemented in each school district. For additional information, see Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development.
The following table contains mandatory and non-mandatory training and development activities that were completed by each Board member. When the training was provided by the Illinois Association of School Boards, the acronym “IASB” follows the listed activity.
Name
Development and Training Activity and Provider
Date Completed (beginning in 2012 unless otherwise noted)
Brian Cerniglia
Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training – IASB
June 5, 2015
Open Meetings Act – IASB
June 5, 2015
Basics of Governance - IASB
June 6, 2015
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 20-22, 2015
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
October 19, 2016
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 18-20, 2016
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
March 15, 2017
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
October 18, 2017
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 17-19, 2017
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
March 21, 2018
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
October 24, 2018
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 16-18, 2018
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
March 20, 2019
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
October 16, 2019
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 22-24, 2019
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting September 22, 2021 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB October 12, 2021 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 19-21, 2021 Gaining the Trust Edge In-District Board Evaluation Workshop – IASB Nov. 7, 2022 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 18-20, 2022 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 29, 2023 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 12, 2024 Rich Olejniczak
Open Meetings Act – IASB
May 31, 2013
Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training – IASB
May 31, 2013
The Basics of Governance – IASB
June 1, 2013
North Cook Division Virtual Meeting
October 28, 2020
IASB Delegate Assembly and Annual Business Meeting November 14, 2020 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop – IASB October 12, 2021 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting April 20, 2022 Gaining the Trust Edge In-District Board Evaluation Workshop – IASB November 7, 2022 Dr. Anisha I. Jogee Open Meetings Act - IASB June 9, 2017 Professional Development Leadership Trainings
(PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act
(PERA) Training - IASBJune 9, 2017 Basics of Governance - IASB June 10, 2017 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 17-19, 2017 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting March 21, 2018 What, Why, and How of Equity Issues in Illinois - IASB April 28, 2018 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 24, 2018 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 16-18, 2018 Improve Student Achievement Through eXceptional Governance - IASB November 16, 2018 The Deep Equity Lens: A Systemic Leadership process - IASB November 16, 2018 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting March 20, 2019 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 16, 2019 Division Officer 2019 - 2020 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 22-24, 2019 Attention Pays - IASB Nov. 22, 2019 The Happiness Advantage, IASB Nov. 22, 2019 Division Officer 2020 - 2021 The Governance Core: School Boards, Superintendents, and Schools Working Together Book Study – IASB June 2020, three sessions North Cook Division Virtual Meeting October 28, 2020 IASB Virtual Summit Nov. 20, 2020 North Cook Division Virtual Meeting March 17, 2021 Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit - IPA May 6, 2021 Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit - IPAMay 6, 2021 IASB Book Study: The Trust Edge – IASB January 15, 19, 2021, and February 12, 26, 2021 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting September 22, 2021 Delegate Assembly Informational Webinar – IASB November 3, 2021 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB October 12, 2021 Leading Leaders: The Job of the Board President - IASB November 19, 2021 Bridging What Divides Us - IASB November 19, 2021 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 19-21, 2021 Designing an Effective Evaluation Process: The Board and Superintendent Partnership - IASB March 3, 2022 IASB Winter Book Study 2022: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High February 11, 2022
February 25, 2022
March 11, 2022North Cook Division Dinner Meeting April 20, 2022
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 26, 2022
Gaining the Trust Edge In-District Board Evaluation Workshop – IASB November 7, 2022
Leading Leaders: The Job of the Board President - IASB November 18, 2022
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 18-20, 2022
IASB Winter Book Study 2023: High Conflict January 24, February 7, and February 21, 2023
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting March 15, 2023
Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 29, 2023
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 30, 2023
IASB Equity Immersion: EmpowerED Equity – Make Equity Your Superpower
November 16, 2023
Influence Redefined – Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday – IASB
November 17, 2023
IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference
Nov. 17-19, 2023
COSSBA Conference
Feb. 22-25, 2024
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting February 28, 2024
ED-RED & Lake ROE Mini Sumit - ED-RED June 12, 2024
ED-RED Legislative Breakfast - ED-RED August 12, 2024
Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 12, 2024
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting September 30, 2024
Gina Faso Open Meetings Act - IASB Feb. 8, 2021 Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training – IASB December 6, 2021 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB October 12, 2021 Gaining the Trust Edge In-District Board Evaluation Workshop – IASB November 7, 2022 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB
August 12, 2024 Greg Scapillato Open Meetings Act - IASB May 1, 2021 Basics of Governance - IASBMay 3, 2021 Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training – IASBMay 7, 2021 Introduction to Social and Emotional Leadership Skills - IASBMay 10, 2021 DEI Webinar: Microaggressions, Bias Interruption and Confronting Bias - District 25May 11, 2021 Communicating with Candor - IASBJune 1, 2021 Policy Primer: An IASB Webinar – IASBJuly 12, 2021 Working through Conflict and Gridlock – IASBAugust 5, 2021 Permission to Feel: The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Well-Being and Success in School and in Life – District 25/Dr. Mark Brackett August 17, 2021 Handling Hostile Questions While Holding Your Ground – IASB August 31, 2021 Budget Time? What Board Members Need to Know – IASB September 18, 2021 Board & Superintendent: Proactive and Productive September 19, 2021 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB October 12, 2021 Delegate Assembly Informational Webinar – IASB November 3, 2021 Understanding and Responding to Stress and Anxiety, How to Support Your Child” with Jackie Rhew, LCPC – District 25 November 15, 2021 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the Language We Use – IASB
January 12, 2022 Trends in Collective Bargaining – IASB January 29, 2022 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 108: Keeping Your Board Up to Date – IASB February 19, 2022 Implementing SuperEval to Evaluate your Superintendent Webinar – IASB June 3, 2022 Addressing Race and Culture in Schools: What Effective Leaders Do Webinar – IASB June 7, 2022 The Equity Journey: Using Data and Collaboration – IASB June 29, 2022 Equity Institute Webinar Series – IASB August 9, 2022 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 26, 2022 Gaining the Trust Edge In-District Board Evaluation Workshop – IASB November 7, 2022 School Finance for School Board Members – IASB November 18, 2022 Partnership is the New Leadership - IASB November 18, 2022 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conferece Nov. 18-20, 2022 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 110: Timely Updates for Your Board 2022 - IASB December 6, 2022 The Pension Problem: What Does It Mean? Webinar - IASB January 12, 2023 The Future is Now - Why This is the Best Time to Go Green Webinar - IASB January 26, 2023 IASB Winter Book Study 2023: High Conflict January 24, February 7, and February 21, 2023 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting March 15, 2023 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 111: Putting Changes Into Practice Webinar – IASB April 11, 2023 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 112: Summer Spruce-Up Webinar – IASB July 24, 2023 Advanced OMA: Your Questions, Our Answers Webinar – IASB July 24, 2023 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 29, 2023 Equity: An Educational Imperative – IASB November 17, 2023 Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential - IASB November 17, 2023 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 17-19, 2023 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 113: 'Tis the Season for Fall Policy Updates Webinar – IASB January 16, 2024 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting February 28, 2024 Data Literacy I: The Illinois Report Card Webinar - IASB March 7, 2024 Data Literacy II: Understanding Summative Designations Webinar - IASB March 14, 2024 PRESS and PRESS Plus Issue 114: Spring Policy Planting for Summer Blooms Webinar – IASB April 9, 2024 Parliamentary Procedures Unboxed: A Beginner's Toolkit for Productive Meetings Webinar – IASB April 22, 2024 Welcoming Your New Superintendent: The Board's Role Webinar – IASB June 6, 2024 IASB Board Presidents' Academy 2024 June 15, 2024 ED-RED & Lake ROE Mini Sumit - ED-RED June 12, 2024
ED-RED Legislative Breakfast - ED-RED August 12, 2024
Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 12, 2024
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting September 30, 2024
Elizabeth Nierman Open Meetings Act - IASB May 15, 2023 The Basics of Governance - IASB May 15, 2023 Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training; including state-mandated training on trauma-informed practices – IASB July 20, 2023 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 29, 2023 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 30, 2023 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 17-19, 2023 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 12, 2024 Kevin Michael Open Meetings Act - IASB May 15, 2023 The Basics of Governance - IASB May 15, 2023 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 29, 2023 IASB-IASA-IASBO Conference Nov. 17-19, 2023 Professional Development Leadership Trainings (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training; including state-mandated training on trauma-informed practices - IASB January 23, 2024 North Cook Division Dinner Meeting February 28, 2024 Board Governance Review In-District Workshop - IASB August 12, 2024
AI: What It Is and Why It Matters - IASB September 10, 2024
North Cook Division Dinner Meeting September 30, 2024
Updated: October 2024
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the Illinois public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of State government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of the School Code. The mission of the IASB is excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education.