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BOARD OF EDUCATION

The District 96 Board of Education comprises seven area residents elected to serve four-year terms.

Board members, along with District faculty and staff, are committed to the following values in meeting the academic and social/emotional needs of District 96 students.

The Board of Education meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, unless otherwise noted. The Committee of the Whole meeting is on the first Tuesday, the Regular meeting is held on the third Tuesday.

Board Meetings are held in the Educational Development Center (EDC) located in Ivy Hall Elementary School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL  60089 - unless otherwise noted. Notice of changes in meeting times and locations will be issued and posted online.

Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., Finance Committee meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and Policy Committee meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates, times and locations are posted on the District 96 website.

THE MISSION:

Ensure that every student achieves his or her maximum potential

THE VISION:

Become the premier elementary school district in the nation

THE VALUES:

  • Model for others what we expect from others
  • Every child, every school, every day
  • Best practice, not first practice
  • Learning has no boundaries
  • Celebrate success

Board of Education

Mike Burns

Mike Burns

President, Board of Education, Appointed 4/22/14; Elected 4/7/15; Term expires 2027
Amy Feygin

Amy Feygin

Vice President, Board of Education, Appointed 9/14/2021; Term expires 2027
Dina Manka

Dina Manka

Secretary, Board of Education, Appointed 6/11/18; Elected 4/2/19; Term expires 2027
Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera

Board of Education, Appointed 8/22/23; Term expires 2029
Marc Tepper

Marc Tepper

Board of Education, Elected 4/3/01; Term expires 2029
Cynthia Zarkowsky

Cynthia Zarkowsky

Board of Education Member, Appointed 3/17/15; Elected 4/4/17; Term expires 2029