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What is the Board of Education?
In Illinois, public education is the state's constitutional responsibility. The state delegates to local school boards the authority to govern school districts within the parameters set by state law. Boards are made up of seven school district residents elected at-large to serve terms of four years without pay. So, although the board is politically responsible to district voters, it is legally responsible to the state.
Who are the Board of Education members?
Tom Cunningham, President
John M. Brudnak, Vice President
Ann M. Gentile, Secretary
Mary A. Bragg, Member
John M. Carmody, Member
Lynne Donegan, Member
Gregory H. Okon, Member
What is the Board of Education's role?
• Adopt goals and policies that meet state requirements and reflect community needs;
• Provide the resources necessary to pursue its goals according to its policies; and
• Monitor district performance to see that results are consistent with goals and policies.
How can I view Board of Education meeting minutes and agendas, and where can I view future meeting dates?
You can click here or hover over the "Board of Education" button above.
What are the Board of Education duties?
• Deciding what shall be taught in the schools;
• Hiring necessary personnel and setting their salaries;
• Providing and maintaining school buildings;
• Letting all contracts and paying all bills; and
• Arranging for revenue necessary to operate the district.
Individual board members may not act alone or make decisions binding upon the board or the district. Binding decisions are made only upon a vote taken by the school board. The District 135 Board can be e-mailed at schoolboard@orland135.org.
The Board of Education Members:
 Tom Cunningham
President
Elected: April 2005
 John M. Brudnak
Vice President
Elected: April 2007
Negotiations Committee Chair
NSBA Advocacy Network Rep.
Ann M. Gentile
Secretary
Elected: April 2009
Community Relations Committee Chair
SCOPE Representative
 Mary A. Bragg
Member
Elected: April 2005
Education/Technology Committee Chair
IASB Delegate
John M. Carmody
Member
Elected: April 2007
Finance/Facilities Committee Chair
District Improvement Team Liaison
 Lynne Donegan
Member
Elected: April 2009
Planning Committee Chair
Village Liaison
Ethics Commission Chair
 Gregory H. Okon
Member
Elected: April 2007
Policy/Personnel Committee Chair
District 230 Liaison
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