9 Vie For Lyons Township High Board Post

LA GRANGE, IL – Nine people have applied for the open position on the Lyons Township High School board.

Last month, member Elvia Nava resigned from the board before her term was up. She was appointed 15 months earlier.

The board has chosen to conduct interviews behind closed doors, which is allowed under state law.

In response to a public records request, the school released the candidates' applications to Patch on Monday.

Three candidates are from La Grange, two from Western Springs and one each from Burr Ridge, Countryside, Hodgkins and La Grange Highlands.

The board plans to hold a closed meeting Tuesday to discuss filling the open position. No decision will be made, according to the agenda.

Whoever is picked could serve until April, when the next election is.

Here is a list of the applicants:

Arlene Cabana
Town: Burr Ridge
Occupation: Attorney, former president of the Plesantdale School District 107 board

Robert Chevas
Town: Western Springs
Occupation: Retired, U.S. Army

Gioia Giannoti
Town: La Grange Highlands
Occupation: Multicultural marketing and co-business owner

David Herndon
Town: La Grange
Occupation: Senior compliance officer for a Fortune 500 financial services firm, former board member for La Grange School District 105

Tim King
Town: Western Springs
Occupation: Attorney

Elias Lopez
Town: Hodgkins
Occupation: Director, Hodgkins Park District

Paul Meiste
Town: Countryside
Occupation: Music teacher, Lyons Township High School

Kevin Murphy
Town: La Grange
Occupation: Part-time college professor, retired high school teacher

Ramya Tallarovic
Town: La Grange
Occupation: Chief operations officer, Beds Plus Inc.