VOTE ✓ Tues. April 4, 2023

A.C.T. Pillars of Nonpartisan School Board Leadership

Accountability to ALL Stakeholders

(Keeping Taxes Down, Collaboration, Parental Rights)

Curricula Integrity

(Academic Excellence, Literacy, Career Readiness)

Transparent Governance

(Community Engagement & Honest Discussion)

The following candidates have been identified* by Awake Illinois

as representing the A.C.T. Pillars of School Board Leadership.

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VOTING DAY: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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CANDIDATE LIST
with SAMPLE BALLOTS
by School District Name & Number

Algonquin 300

Currently, only 27% of Algonquin students were proficient in reading and only 26% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Connie Cain

✅ Robert Reining

✅ Stephen J. Fiorentino

✅ Kristina Konstanty

Barrington 300

Currently, only 52% of Barrington students were proficient in reading and only 46% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Leonard Munson

✅ Katey Baldassano

✅ Matt Sheriff

Beecher 200

Currently, only 29% of Beecher students were proficient in reading and only 18% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Stacey Mazurek

✅ Ashley Fluechtling

✅ Melanie Brenenstall

✅ Susan Siwinski

Brimfield 309

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Joshua L. Murdock

✅ Nathan B. Hamilton

✅ Meliss M. Klabel

Cary 26

Currently, only 37% of Cary students were proficient in reading and only 31% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Loraine Perry

✅ Nancy Swart

Community High School 155 (McHenry)

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students were proficient in reading and only 26% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Kathy Goerges

Downers Grove 99

Currently, only 41% of Downers Grove students are proficient in reading and only 47% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Christopher Todd Erickson

✅ Barbara Allen

✅ Dana Cox

Elgin U46

Currently, only 19% of Elgin U46 students are proficient in reading and 19% proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Maureen Morris

✅ Heather LH Manzella

Elmhurst 205

Currently, only 53% of Elmhurst students are proficient in reading and only 49% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Linda T. Nudera

✅ Lan Li

✅ Tom Chavez

✅ Jammie Esker Schaer

Fairview D72

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students were proficient in reading and only 26% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Christine Sojka

✅ Rafael Cavour

✅ Estera Tomuta

✅ Saji Philip

Frankfort 157-C

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students were proficient in reading and only 26% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Nicole Queen

Frankfort High School D210

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students were proficient in reading and only 26% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall. SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Gena Sambo

✅ Nathan Sandoval

✅ Katarzyna A. Topor

✅Pick One:

Mark Bamman or David Collins

High School D 214

Currently, only 42% of D214 students are proficient in reading and only 42% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Elizabeth Bauer

✅ Misa Edwardsen

Hinsdale 86

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Catherine Greenspon

✅ Drew Catton

Joliet Township H.S. 204

Currently, only 18% of Joliet H.S. 204 students are proficient in reading and only 15% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Thomas Fitzpatrick

✅Damon Zdunich

Kirby District 140

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Andrew Boblak

Lyons Township 219

Currently, only 49% of Lyons Twp. students are proficient in reading and only 53% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Timothy J. Vlcek

✅ David R. Herndon

✅ Frank M. Evans

Lockport 91

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Joselyn Cutforth

✅ Bill Passaglia

✅ John O'Lear

Lockport HS 205

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Martin "Marty" Boersma

✅ Sandra Chimon Rogers

✅ Michael Clausen

Lemont 210

Currently, only 47% of Lemont students are proficient in reading and only 51% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Edward J. McManus

✅ Noal Staubus

✅ Lisa Buczyna

✅ Jody Benson

Marion District 2

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Stephany Odle

Meridian 223

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ John P. Seper

✅ Matthew Reynolds

Minooka 201

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Jennifer Monson

✅ Brian Pohlman

✅ Thomas J. McGowan

Morris 101

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Jeffrey Wynn

✅ Lynn Vermillion

New Lenox D122

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Adelheid L. Connolly

✅ Jeanine Kozlowski

✅ Mary E. Lambert

Niles Twp 219

Currently, only 38% of Niles students are proficient in reading and only 39% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Ramsen Sheeno

✅ Sidney Stein

✅ David Y. Ko

Oregon 220

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Aaron Mudge

Orland D135

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Patti Thanos

✅ Ryan Valas

✅ Iwona Piwowarczyk

Orland High School D230 (Sandburg)

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Patrick O'Sullivan

Oswego School District 308

Currently, only 32% of Oswego students were proficient in reading and only 32% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Kevin Johnson

✅ Richard B. Gilmore

✅ Heather Gregar

✅ Joanne Anastasia Johnson

Palatine District 15

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Justin Hegy

✅ Chris Dargis

Palos (North) School District 117

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Sandy Szczygiel

✅ Anna Biedrzycki

✅ Anna Majchrowicz

✅ Bobby Greene

Park Ridge-Niles D64

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Bryan Mercado

✅ Carolina Y. Sales

✅ Monika Penska Rossi

✅ Francine D'Amico

Quincy School District 172

Currently, only 23% of Quincy students were proficient in reading and only 17% were proficient in math. Scores continue to fall.

SEE DISTRICT STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Tory Kaufmann

✅ Jeremy Allen

✅ Ashley Randolph

Roselle 12

Currently, only 52% of Roselle students are proficient in reading and only 48% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Casie Pezzarossi

✅ Victoria Tiberi

St. Charles District 303

Currently, only 53% of St. Charles students are proficient in reading and only 52% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Elias Palacios

Township District 211

Currently, only 42% of D211 students are proficient in reading and only 49% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Peter R. Dombrowski

✅ Mark J. Cramer

✅ Susan L. Saam

✅ Barbara A. Velez

Valleyview 365

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Nicole Pelzman

✅ Laurie Ann Smith

Waterloo D5

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Nathan Mifflin

✅ Lloyd Wesley Jarden

✅ Amanda Propst

Westmont 201

Currently, only 40% of Westmont students are proficient in reading and only 35% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Whitney Rogers

✅ George Welson

✅ Jim Lineaga

West Valley #234

Currently, only 44% of West Valley students are proficient in reading and only 42% are proficient in math.

SEE DISTRICT STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Brian "BJ" Kelly

✅ Lauren Chockley

✅ Joshua Higgins

Wheaton School District 200

Currently, only 44% of Wheaton students are proficient in reading and only 45% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Kimberly Hobbs

✅ Amanda "Amy" Erkenswick

✅ Spencer Garrett

✅ David A. Sohmer

Yorkville 115

Currently, only 30% of Illinois students are proficient in reading and only 26% are proficient in math.

SEE WIREPOINTS STATS

ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

✅ Michael Knoll

✅ Jason Demas

✅ Darren Crawford

✅ Michael Houston

*This list is not exhaustive. We salute all candidates running statewide who run ethical campaigns.

We are not affiliated with nor did we contribute funds to any candidate political action committees.

We did not respond to any candidate requests regarding endorsements.

Our organization is not affiliated with political party and believes all students deserve a quality education.

**Wirepoints' Data is pulled from the Illinois State Report Card-see sources.

If a district data wasn't generated, IL statewide data or other source is specified.

A.C.T. Pillars of Nonpartisan School Board Leadership

CANDIDATE LIST with SAMPLE BALLOTS by School District Name & Number

CANDIDATE LIST
with SAMPLE BALLOTS
by School District Name & Number