District Committees
Below are the current District committees that include parent and/or Board of Education member representatives.
- Behavioral Interventions Committee
- Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
- Facilities & Business Operations Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee
- Policy Committee
- Teaching & Learning Committee
- District Safety Committee
Behavioral Interventions Committee
Description
This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee.
Committee Members
Cara Obrochta, HS Admin
Dan Dolney, HS Admin
Joseph Haney , HS Admin
Jessica Landergott, HS Admin
Andrew Lambert, HS Admin
Zach Gimm, HS Admin
Todd Jakowitsch, MS Admin
Matt Aiello, MS Admin
Anthony Dengler, MS Admin
Jennifer Kallaus, Elem Admin
Lindsay Kopinski, Elem Admin
Phil Howard, District Admin
Cynthia Suchy, District Support
John Walsh, District Admin
Sandra Koelper, Lead Nurse
Lara Lynch, Parent Rep
Julie Rusniak, Teacher Rep
Marty Cupples, Parent Rep
Erin Metaxas, Teacher Rep
Kathryn Flemming, Teacher Rep
Tanya Guild, District Rep
Lisa Warren, Board Rep
Scott McConnell, Board Rep
Brad Malloy, Parent Rep
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Description
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) is made up of parents and guardians of students currently or previously enrolled in either a TBE or TPI program within the district. The committee can also include bilingual and EL teachers, administrators, and community leaders.
The committee supports the planning, operation, and evaluation of the programs offered to multilingual students in the district. In addition, members of the BPAC committee assist in planning topics for our EL Family Engagement events.
Committee Members
Gabriela Martin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Special Programs
Patricia Linares, District Parent Liaison
Anna Perlak, Parent
Iva Boychev, Parent
Jessica Velasco, Parent
Jessica Colindres, Parent
Miriam Ramírez, Parent
Nancy Nuñez, Parent
Aselai Toktogulova, Parent
Rubi Mendez, Parent
Angie SánGuz, Parent
Mayté Ocampo, Parent
Facilities & Business Operations Committee
Description
This committee provides for review and discussion pertaining to facility-related items and business-related functions. The committee provides guidance on the implementation of strategic planning efforts related to the repairs, updates, design, and construction of facilities within the district, including but not limited to master planning; improvements to existing facilities; recommendations related to the budgeting associated with facilities projects; and identification of efficiencies. The committee will monitor ongoing facilities projects and communicate to the Board regarding those projects. Additionally, the committee provides guidance on business and operation functions in the areas of finance, transportation, and food service.
Committee Members
Doug Goldberg, Chairperson
Kelley Gallt, Superintendent
Lyle Erstad - District Administrator, Facilities
Dean Romano - District Administrator, Business & Operations
Angela Stallion - District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Eileen Maloney - Board Member
Health & Wellness Committee
Description
The focus of this committee is to monitor and provide input in the following areas: the impact of illnesses on the school community (including COVID and others); the District's nutritional and physical wellness practices; student social-emotional wellbeing.
Committee Members
Lauren McArdle - Facilitator/District Administrator, Student Services
Kerry Voss, Parent/Guardian
Daniel Keeler, Parent/Guardian
Galina Stoichev, Parent/Guardian & Staff Member
Kim Ketcham, Parent/Guardian & Staff Member
Cathy Malloy, Parent/Guardian
Elizabeth Warren, Parent/Guardian & Staff Member
Cara Obrochta, Staff Member
Shane Williams, Staff Member
Laura Matter, Staff Member
Jen Kallaus, Staff Member
Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee
Description
Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee. This committee assists in the development of student behavior policy and procedure, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. Its members are parents/guardians and teachers, and may include persons whose expertise or experience is needed. The committee reviews such issues as administering medication in the schools, reciprocal reporting between the School District and local law enforcement agencies regarding criminal offenses committed by students, student discipline, disruptive classroom behavior, school bus safety procedures, and the dissemination of student conduct information.
Committee Members
Cara Obrochta, HS Admin
Dan Dolney, HS Admin
Joseph Haney , HS Admin
Jessica Landergott, HS Admin
Andrew Lambert, HS Admin
Zach Gimm, HS Admin
Todd Jakowitsch, MS Admin
Matt Aiello, MS Admin
Anthony Dengler, MS Admin
Jennifer Kallaus, Elem Admin
Lindsay Kopinski, Elem Admin
Phil Howard, District Admin
Cynthia Suchy, District Support
John Walsh, District Admin
Sandra Koelper, Lead Nurse
Lara Lynch, Parent Rep
Julie Rusniak, Teacher Rep
Marty Cupples, Parent Rep
Erin Metaxas, Teacher Rep
Kathryn Flemming, Teacher Rep
Tanya Guild, District Rep
Lisa Warren, Board Rep
Scott McConnell, Board Rep
Brad Malloy, Parent Rep
Policy Committee
Description
This committee is a Board Governance committee that researches policy, provides updates, information and recommendations to the Board of Education. The committee consists of Board Members, District Administrative staff, Certified staff and support staff members.
Committee Members
Kelley Gallt - Superintendent
Julia Becich – District Administrator, Human Resources
Scott McConnell - Board Member
Phil Howard – District Administrator, Technology
Todd Jakowitsch – Middle School Administrator
Kathy Jamison – Lake Zurich Education Association
Jennifer Kallaus – Seth Paine Administrator
Jean Malek – District Administrator, Communications & Community Relations
Lauren McArdle – District Administrator, Student Services
Dean Romano – District Administrator, Business & Operations
Angela Stallion – District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Cynthia Suchy – Assistant to the Superintendent
John Walsh – LZHS Administrator
Lisa Warren - Board Member
Mary Zarr – District Administrator
Aubrey Allen - District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Lynda Howell - Isaac Fox Educational Support Staff Member
Teaching & Learning Committee
Description
The primary purpose of this committee is to focus on the continuous improvement of educational programs offered at Lake Zurich Community Unit District 95. This committee will engage in in-depth discussion on matters of teaching and learning including curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices, programs and initiatives, resource adoption and curriculum review. Additionally, this committee will review the efforts related to school improvement and associated data related to student achievement. Updates regarding education-related legislation will be brought to this committee for discussion and review.
Committee Members
Angela Stallion - District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Kelley Gallt - Superintendent
Susie Wagner - District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Peter Etienne - Board Member
Lauren McArdle - District Administrator, Student Services
Ali Finn, District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Aubrey Allen, District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction
Lisa Warren, Board Member
District Safety Committee
Committee Members
Danielle Stevens , Co-facilitator
Lauren McArdle, Co-facilitator
Angie Lonski, LZPD Representative
John Malcom, HWPD Representative
Benny Yee, LZFD Representative
School Principals:
John Walsh, LZHS
Todd Jakowitsch, MSN
Anthony Dengler, MSS
Katie Culver, IF
Maria Moreano, MW
Colleen Conway, SA
Marie Rothermel, SL
Kevin Olsen, SP
Regina Hope, Social worker representative
Ann Lustig, School counselor representative
Tim Dowling, School psycholoigst representative
Bryan Spencer, Elementary teacher rep
Kathy Jamison, Middle school teacher rep, LZEA rep
Adam Hjerpe, Elementary specials rep, LZEA rep
Stephanie Piggottt, LZHS teacher rep, parent
Courtney Pietrucha, Admin Building ESP rep
Lynda Howell, Building ESP rep
Jennifer Kallaus, Building admin rep
Lindsay Kopinski, Building admin rep
Brad Malloy , Parent rep (Seth Paine); law enforcement background
Gary Snep , Parent rep (LZHS); law enforcement background
Kelly Eckardt, Parent rep (SA) - law enforcement background
Lyle Erstad, District Admin representative
Kelley Gallt, District Admin representative
Jean Malek, District Admin representative
Parent Rep, Marty Cupples
Board Rep , Kelly Pinter
Joe Haney, LZHS Dean
Jessica Landergott, LZHS Dean