District 88 celebrates School Board Members Day and American Education Week

District 88 is pleased to recognize School Board Members Day on Nov. 15 and American Education Week from Nov. 18 to 22.

During the Nov. 11 District 88 Board of Education meeting, the district celebrated these two events with a video featuring messages of thanks from students, staff and administrators, as well as proclamations from the villages of Addison, Lombard and Villa Park. To view the presentation, click on the video above.

School Board Members Day

Nov. 15 is designated as School Board Members Day each year in Illinois to recognize the outstanding efforts of the nearly 6,000 elected school board members throughout the state. This year’s theme is “Give them the recognition they have earned!” For more information, go to https://www.iasb.com/memberships-and-divisions/awards-and-recognition/school-board-members-day/.

School board members serve their communities without monetary compensation to make public education the best it can be for every child. Their policies and oversight guide the district as tough decisions are made on complex education and social issues that affect the entire community and individual students.

District 88 board members spend countless hours attending meetings, events and workshops to ensure students receive a high-quality education. The District 88 Board (pictured below) is comprised of President Donna Craft Cain, Vice President Daniel Olson, Secretary Amy Finnegan and members Gail Galivan, Christine Poirier, Diana Stout and Jean Taylor. 

American Education Week

American Education Week presents an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring every child receives a quality education. Each day of the week has its own theme to recognize the public-school community. For more information, go to https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/conferences-events/events/american-education-week-november-18-22-2024.

Educators today serve as teachers, coaches, mentors and more for all students to help them succeed inside the classroom and beyond. District 88 has more than 500 staff members, all of whom work tirelessly to have a positive impact on each and every student, each and every day.

District 88 thanks its staff and school board members for their passion, dedication and service. It is through their commitment and efforts, along with all District 88 partners/stakeholders, that the district is able to accomplish its mission and vision and build futures for students.