The District 64 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 15. You can watch or listen to a replay of the meeting here on our YouTube page.
Student/Staff Recognition
Young Author Winners - We also had the pleasure of acknowledging the winners of the Young Author Awards. More than 200 writers submitted their work. Find the Young Author Winners here.
Superintendent Update
Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins updated the Board on the Strategic Plan, his goals, and the State of the District. You can view this portion of the meeting here.
We also said goodbye to two administrators as they are leaving for other jobs closer to their homes. Thank you to CSBO Dr. Adam Parisi and Director of Facility Management Noel Mendoza for their years of hard work and dedication to D64.
Dr. Collins expressed his gratitude to them as this is their final Board meeting with D64. Talking first to Dr. Parisi, “When you think about the construction, to the financial presentations, to transportation, to food service, your office touches every aspect of the district,” said Dr. Collins. "We just want to thank you, we’re proud of you, and we’re just very thankful that we worked with you.” Dr. Parisi will be the new assistant superintendent for finance and chief school business official at Villa Park District 45, effective July 1.
“We just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful work that you do and have done to put us in great shape for construction and all of our facilities,” said Dr. Collins to Mendoza. “You are very good at your job, and we know that Joliet is getting a really great person. Thank you for everything, and we wish you all the best.”
Teacher Tenure List
At the meeting, we also recognized a group of teachers as the title of probationary teacher was removed, and then the title of tenured teacher was bestowed upon these individuals.
Congratulations to the tenured teachers of 2024-25: Nina Abreu, Colleen Biere, Natalie Brady, Kailee, Breslin, Erin Chiseri, Alison Dust, Rebecca Fooden, Jena Garber, Ellen Harris, Gina Larucci, Kelsey MacBain, Caroline Mahon, Caitlinn McGovern, Christal Monasterio, Julie Niemiec, Caroline Niepsuj, Stacy Pater, Zachary Popp, Francesca Ramirez, Rory Seider, Cloey Sernel, Kelly Skogsbakken, Margaret Sullivan, Samantha Williams, Kelly Wu.
Board Committee Assignments
Motion Approved
Quest Contract Renewal Approval
Motion Approved
Consent Agenda
Motions Approved
- Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Benefits
- Approval of Financial Update for the period ending March 31, 2025
- Approval of Recommended Personnel Report
- Approval of the Meeting Minutes of the May 1, 2025 Special and Organizational Meeting and the May 7, 2025 Special Meeting