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Matteson School District 162

EXCELLENCE IS THE EXPECTATION

Meet Our Board

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Meet the Board Members

Jeffrey Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
Board President
✉️ jjohnson@sd162.org
Sandi Gordon
Sandi Gordon
Vice President
✉️ sgordon@sd162.org
LaSandra Hutchinson
LaSandra Hutchinson
Board Secretary
✉️ lhutchinson@sd162.org
Karen McCray
Karen McCray
Board Member
✉️ kmccray@sd162.org
Darnell Leatherwood
Darnell Leatherwood
Board Member
✉️ dleatherwood@sd162.org
Rachel Ware
Rachel Ware
Board Member
✉️ rware@sd162.org
Steven Wright
Steven Wright
Board Member
✉️ swright@sd162.org

What is the Board's Role?

Welcome to the School Board

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

 
 
School District 162

Board of Education Governance

School District 162 is governed by a seven-member Board of Education comprised of community members elected by district residents to serve four-year terms. The Board clarifies the district’s purpose, connects the district with the community, hires and evaluates the Superintendent, and monitors district performance.

Focused on safety, equity, and excellence — in every decision.
 
Core Responsibilities
📘 Policy Development
Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
💼 Budget Oversight
Ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently to support student learning and well-being.
🧭 Superintendent Supervision
Hiring, evaluating, and supporting the Superintendent to advance district goals.
🎓 Curriculum & Instruction
Evaluating and approving curriculum aligned to the needs of all learners.
🏫 Facilities Management
Overseeing facilities to ensure safe, high-quality learning environments.
🤝 Community Engagement
Building strong partnerships with families, staff, students, and community stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

 


A school board committed to excellence

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