D181 Board Member Resigns Due to Relocation

At the Tuesday, August 14, District 181 Board of Education meeting, Board Member Leslie Gray announced her resignation due to relocation outside of the district, effective August 15. The board expressed its gratitude for Gray's tenure, which began in 2015. She served as Board Vice President, chaired the board's Academic Success Committee, and served as the board liaison for policy.

"It is hard to find people who work hard and work smart, let alone do it as a volunteer for the good of the community," said Board President Jennifer Burns. "Leslie has been critical to positioning District 181 for long-term success and she will be missed."

Board members wished Gray well and lauded her attention to detail, dedication to students, and conscientiousness on behalf of taxpayers.

Superintendent Dr. Hector Garcia added, "We wish Ms. Gray great success as she and her family relocate. Her past contributions will remain evident in our students' future successes."

Applications from District residents to fill the vacant board seat will be accepted through 4 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018. Applications can be found on the district website here. Paper copies can be picked up at the District office at 115 W. 55th Street in Clarendon Hills.

Applications must be returned to the District office, emailed to jduggan@d181.org, or faxed to 630.887.1079 by the 4 p.m. August 31 deadline.

Board members are expected to attend bi-weekly board meetings and special meetings, serve as a liaison to the community and representative at community events, and participate in committee duties.