Justin Karubas: Candidate Profile

Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioKey Issues Bio City: NapervilleWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Indian Prairie Unit District 204 School Board (2-year Term)Age: 39Family: My wife, Katie Baker, works at Accenture and volunteers for the Fry Family YMCA and the Ashbury Alligators swim team. We have three kids, Tim (10), Anna (8) and Wesley (5), who attend or will attend district schools.Occupation: I have been employed as an attorney by Rolewick Gutzke, a law firm in Wheaton, for fifteen years where my practice is limited to estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation.Education: I am a graduate of the district. I received a Bachelors of Arts in the college of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Illinois with a major in Economics and Finance. I obtained a Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law.Civic involvement: My community involvement includes raising funds which benefit the students in the district as a board member of the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF), our district's charitable organization. More information at 204foundation.org.Elected offices held: NoneHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: No, unless one includes a few parking and moving violations.Candidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Prepare the district for the long term state deficit environment by developing a publically shared, formal long term financial plan to assist all stakeholders in understanding their future financial situationKey Issue 2 Every student will academically achieve.Key Issue 3 Every student will be supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and staff.