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Welcome to the Orland School District 135 Board of Education Webpage! This webpage provides answers to the following questions:
- What is the Board of Education?
- What are the Board's duties?
- Who are the Board members?
- What is the Board's role?
- How can I view meeting dates, minutes, and agendas?
- How can I submit a FOIA request?
- How can I contact the Board of Education?
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. Click here to view the Board of Education's Code of Ethics.
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.
Who are the Board of Education members?
- John Carmody, President
- Ann M. Gentile, Vice President
- Tina M. Zekich, Secretary
- Mary A. Bragg, Member
- Tom Cunningham, Member
- Lynne Donegan, Member
- Joseph S. LaMargo, 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 and select the appropriate option.
How can I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?
Any person requesting records of Orland School District 135 may file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, or individuals are invited to simply call the Superintendent's Secretary at 708/364-3306. FOIA forms are available at the Administration Center, located at 15100 S. 94th Avenue in Orland Park, IL 60462, and should be returned to the same address. Please be specific in disclosing what records need to be copied and/or certified. Current FOIA law requires that the District respond promptly, or within five (5) working days of the request. This time period may be extended up to an additional five (5) working days under "extraordinary" circumstances as defined by law. Fees include a charge of 15 cents per page for documents in excess of 50 pages. Questions about FOIA can be directed to FOIA Officer Julie Oberwise. Additional information regarding FOIA requests in the state of Illinois can be found on the Illinois Attorney General's website
District 135 FOIA Officer
Julie Oberwise
15100 S. 94th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60463
708/364-3308
joberwise@orland135.org
How can I contact the Board of Education?
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. Questions about the Board of Education can be directed to the Superintendent's Office at 708/364-3305. Board members' public phone numbers can be found on Page 2 of the Calendar/Handbook.
The Board of Education Members:
 John Carmody
President
Elected: April 2007
 Ann M. Gentile
Vice President
Elected: April 2009
.jpg) Tina M. Zekich
Secretary
Elected: April 2011
 Mary A. Bragg
Member
Elected: April 2005
Tom Cunningham
Member
Elected: April 2005
 Lynne Donegan
Member
Elected: April 2009
.jpg) Joseph S. LaMargo
Member
Elected: April 2011
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