Vickie Laureys: 2025 candidate for Wauconda Unit District 118 board
Bio
Office Sought: Wauconda Unit District 118 board (Vote for 4)
City: Wauconda
Age: 68
Occupation: Cosmetologist
Previous offices held: President, Hairdressers Association; president, Wauconda Chamber; president, Wauconda Rotary Club; and True Colors 4-H-Lake County-Interact Club through Wauconda High School
Why are you running for this office? Is there a particular issue that motivates you?
My taxes are too high!
What is the role of the school board in setting and monitoring the curriculum?
The superintendents do a great job — listening and learning
Are there curriculum issues within the district that you feel need particular attention from the board?
No.
How do you view your role in confronting policy or curriculum controversies: provide leadership even if unpopular, give a voice to constituents — even ones with whom you disagree, or defer to state authorities?
Majority Rule. There is always room for discussion.
Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. What is your style in such a setting to reach an agreement and manage school district policy? Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions for your school board.
Have worked with adults and children for many years.
What is your assessment of the school district’s diversity and equity efforts? Do you support the continuation or enhancement of such programs, or would you rather see them diminished? Please explain your reasoning.
Everyone is created equally and should be.
What makes you the best candidate for the job?
Age.
What’s one good idea you have to better your district that no one is talking about yet?
Parents being more involved.