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Meet the Board

Meet the Board Members

Board President Beata Swacha 2025

Beata Swacha | President

Term Expires: 2027

Robert Benza headshot

Robert Benza | Vice President

Term Expires: 2027

Andrea Wittig headshot

Andrea Wittig | Secretary

Term Expires: 2029

John Blankenship headshot

John Blankenship

Term Expires: 2027

Melissa Johnson headshot

Melissa Johnson

Term Expires: 2029

Donna L. Limper headshot

Donna L. Limper

Term Expires: 2029

Joe Mangold headshot

Joe Mangold

Term Expires: 2027

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

The Board of Education of Lake Park Community High School District 108 is comprised of 7 elected members who serve staggered four-year terms. Elected by the community to represent their voice, these unpaid volunteers set policies for the District. The job of a board member includes the following scope:

  • Adopt policies on school operations and Board practices.
  • Adopt and assess goals that meet state requirements and reflect the needs and interests of the community.
  • Adopt a budget that provides the resources needed to meet the District’s goals.
  • Select and evaluate the Superintendent who leads and manages the District.
  • Approve purchases, contracts, curriculum, textbooks, and personnel appointments.
  • Negotiate with employee groups and approve collective bargaining agreements.

As individuals, a single board member has no legal authority. The Board may only make decisions or provide direction as a 7-member Board.

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.

In Person: Meetings are held at Lake Park High School East Campus, located at 600 S. Medinah Road, Roselle, in the Community Room.
 

Join Virtually: All regular Board of Education meetings are broadcast online via YouTube. The link to join will be posted on this page within 48 hours of the meeting.
 

Meeting Schedule

  • August 25, 2025
  • September 22, 2025
  • October 20, 2025
  • November 17, 2025
  • January 26, 2026
  • February 23, 2026
  • March 23, 2026
  • April 20, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
  • June 22, 2026