Submitted by Lake Forest High School:

Applications are now available for positions on the District 115 and District 67 Board of Education Committees. Community members are encouraged submit applications until Friday, June 7. One of the best opportunities to serve our community and be involved in District 115 or District 67 is through serving as a Community Representative on one of our Board Committees. Community members interact with Board Members and Administrators, participate in the important committee work of the district, and provide invaluable input from our citizens, parents, and other stakeholders.

District 115 is currently seeking applications for the Education Committee (two openings) and Finance/Operations Committee (two openings). All Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood residents, both parents and non-parents, are invited to apply for these positions. Appointments to these committees are for two-year terms and will be based on interest and qualifications.

District 67 is currently seeking applications for the Education Committee (one opening) and Finance/Operations Committee (two openings). All Lake Forest residents, both parents and non-parents, are invited to apply for these positions. Appointments to these committees are for two-year terms and will be based on interest and qualifications.

The Education Committees provide oversight to all major District educational initiatives, new programs, and makes recommendations to the Board of Education on major topics or matters related to curriculum and instruction. The committee provides guidance to management on the accomplishment of educational strategic initiatives and improvement of student outcomes. (Meets quarterly and as needed.)

The Finance/Operations Committees participate in the shaping of strategic financial directions and monitors all policies related to the financial administration of the District. In addition, this committee contributes valuable input to the District’s operational areas: facility management, transportation, and food service. (Meets quarterly and as needed.)

If you are interested in serving on the Education Committee or Operations/Finance Committee for District 115 you may submit your application on-line from the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D115BoardCommitteeApplication, or visit www.lfhs.org to download and submit the application (.pdf) to: Eileen Faller, Board Clerk, District Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest (Phone: 847-604-7420, Fax; 847-234-2372, Email: efaller@lfschools.net) by Friday, June 7, 2013.

If you are interested in serving on the Education Committee or Operations/Finance Committee for District 67 you may submit your application on-line from the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D67BoardCommitteeApplication,
or visit www.lf67.org to download and submit the application (.pdf) to: Eileen Faller, Board Clerk, District Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest (Phone: 847-604-7420, Fax; 847-234-2372, Email: efaller@lfschools.net) by Friday, June 7, 2013.

We anticipate interviewing finalists in June, with appointments being announced in July. Committee meetings will begin in the fall. Even if you are not selected, please note that all our committee meetings are open to the public. Times and dates are posted on the website.