May 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Description:  The Board President will call the meeting to order.

Description: 
Mrs. Hebreard
Dr. Wright
Mr. Christ
Mr. Coley
Mr. Ruggio
Dr. Molina de Mesa
Mr. Vanorny
 

Description:  The Board President will lead the Pledge of Allegiance

Description:  Please say "I will" after I read the following full statement:
OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS

"I, _____(Name of Member)  _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Woodridge School District 68, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.

I further swear (or affirm) that:

I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the School District’s assets;

I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow Board members and others who seek a hearing before the Board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;

I shall recognize that a Board Member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public Board Meeting;

I shall respect the confidentiality of closed session information and will not divulge closed session information except to the extent required by law; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the Board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive changes."

As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the School District;

I shall foster with the Board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes and set the course for Woodridge School District 68;

I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework;

I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law;

I shall serve as education’s key advocate on behalf of students and our community’s schools to advance the vision for Woodridge School District 68; and

I shall strive to work together with the District Superintendent to lead the School District toward fulfilling the vision the Board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development.
 

Description: 
Mrs. Barber 
Mr. Lathrop                                    
Mrs. Hebreard 
Mr. Christ
Dr. Molina de Mesa 
Mr. Vanorny