Glenbard seeks volunteers for school board committees

Community members have an opportunity to share their ideas and talents with Glenbard High School District 87 and shape the future of the district by serving on a school board committee.

The district is looking to fill vacancies on four committees: student performance and achievement; policy; finance and facility; and communication, legislation and partnerships.

Each committee includes school board members, administrators and community representatives.

Applications to serve are due by April 4 and are available at www.glenbard87.org/files/Application2017.pdf. Details are available by contacting board of education Secretary Roberta Crowe at roberta_crowe@glenbard.org or (630) 942-7670.

Applicants will be interviewed during an evening session in mid-April.

The finance and facility committee provides guidance and direction to the board regarding business operations of District 87, specifically in the areas of finance and facilities.

All proposals and bids go through the committee for review. All major expenses are discussed by this committee before going to the full board for approval. The committee meets before each school board meeting.

The student performance and achievement committee reviews issues such as new course proposals, summer school, sectioning of courses and graduation requirements.

Committee members also discuss the four high schools' athletics programs and special education services. They are updated on such issues as staff development, school improvement plans and the district improvement plan.

Committee members also are advised of staffing needs. The committee meets regularly throughout the year.

The policy committee reviews and revises board policies as needed or recommended by the Illinois State Board of Education. The committee meets monthly.

The communication, legislation and partnerships committee has been active on legislative issues for many years. Committee members also discuss communication and partnership opportunities. The committee meets regularly throughout the year.