Board of Education

One of the most important responsibilities of the Board of Education is to hire and evaluate the superintendent of schools. The Board of Education also sets educational goals and policies for the school based upon state laws and community values.

Other responsibilities include:

Authorizing the employment of staff members and setting their salaries.
Determining educational standards and goals and monitoring District performance.
Securing money for school operational needs and building programs.
Adopting and monitoring a budget sufficient to carry out the District's goals.
The Board of Education members are honored to serve the families of District 15.

Elisabeth Betancourt

Titles: Secretary, Elected: April 2023

Karen Camporese

Titles: Vice President, Elected: April 2021

Rebecca Giannelli

Titles: President, Elected: April 2021

Jim Vargas

Titles: Member, Elected: April 2023

Marquardt District 15 is governed by a locally elected, seven-member Board of Education. Members serve without compensation and are elected to four-year terms in April of odd-numbered years.

Email the Board of Education
boardofeducation@d15.us

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Agendas & Policies

Board President: Rebecca Giannelli

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Board Vice President: Karen Camporese

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Board Secretary: Elisabeth Betancourt

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Board Member: Jean Randazzo

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Additional Information

School Board Elections

The next Consolidated Election will take place in April of odd-numbered of years, with vacant school board seats for Marquardt School District 15 on the ballot. More election-related deadlines, is available from and filed with the DuPage County Clerk's Office.

To qualify for school board membership, an individual must be, as of the date of election:

• A United States citizen;

• A resident of the state of Illinois and of the school district for at least one-year preceding election;

• At least 18 years of age;

• A registered voter; and

• Not a school trustee.

Here are more details about the responsibilities and duties of school board members. To become a school board candidate, one must:

File a Statement of Economic Interests with the county clerk and obtain a receipt; these forms are available from the county clerk.
Obtain and complete a nominating petition signed by at least 50 registered voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, and a Statement of Candidacy. The submitted petition will require a notarized signature of the petition circulator. Nominating petition forms and Statements of Candidacy are available from the county clerk or county board of election commissioners.

Individuals interested in running for a vacant seat on the District 15 Board of Education can learn more on the Illinois Association of School Boards website.

Board Participation Percentage

Board Member Gallery

Meetings

MEETINGS

Agendas for Board of Education meetings are available at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. They may be viewed by clicking on Enter Public Site and the date of the meeting. Minutes from previous meetings may be found under Minutes, and Board of Education policies are listed under Policies.

Citizens are invited to attend Board of Education meetings and to express their views on subjects related to the operation of the school system during the Reports Sessions, Outside Reports portion of every meeting. Public schools have historically been guided and maintained through local control. In keeping with this tradition, the School Board actively seeks the advice and counsel of citizens.

MEETING DATES

TIME: 7:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise

LOCATION: 1860 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

DATES:

July 16, 2024 at 4PM - Newly added

August 6, 2024

August 27, 2024 – Committee of the Whole - Canceled

September 10, 2024

October 8, 2024

October 22, 2024 – Committee of the Whole at 5:15pm

November 12, 2024

December 10, 2024

January 14, 2025

January 28, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Start

February 11, 2025

March 11, 2025

March 25, 2025 – Committee of the Whole

April 8, 2025

May 13, 2025

May 27, 2025 – Committee of the Whole

June 10, 2025

Board Trainings

Jean Randazzo - Open Meetings Act-IASB-11/18/11, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-11/16/13

Jim Vargas - Open Meetings Act-IASB-7/7/17, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-7/7/17

Elisabeth Betancourt - Open Meetings Act-IASB-7/2/19, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-7/12/19

Karen Camporese - Open Meetings Act-IASB-7/3/21, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-2/7/22

Rebecca Giannelli - Open Meetings Act-IASB-12/19/21, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-12/19/21

Corey Randazzo - Open Meetings Act - IASB-5/8/23, Basics of Governance-IASB-6/12/23

Marcia Reiken - Open Meetings Act-IASB-7/13/22, PDLT & PERA Training-IASB-7/13/22

Board Committees

Buildings & Grounds: Corey Randazzo-Chair, Marcia Reiken Meet: October, December and April

Finance: Jean Randazzo-Chair, Rebecca Giannelli Meet: September (Budget), December (Levy) and February (Salaries)

Collective Bargaining: Corey Randazzo-Chair, Jim Vargas, Jean Randazzo (Alternate) Meet: T.B.A.

Policy: Elisabeth Betancourt-Chair, Karen Camporese Meet: September and Based on Press Policy

Teacher Relations: Marcia Reiken-Chair, Elisabeth Betancourt Meet: March

Community Relations: Rebecca Giannelli, Karen Camporese-Chair Meet: September, November and February

Strategic Planning Committee: Elisabeth Betancourt, Rebecca Giannelli Meet: September, October, November and December

P.E.P. Committee: Rebecca Giannelli, Board Chair and Michael Szopinski, Chief of Staff and Communication

LEND Meetings and Events: Jean Randazzo

IASB Representative At Large/Liaison to the Board: Marcia Reiken

IASB Conference Delegate-Dtermined annually in the fall

The Board President is an ex officio member of every committee.