LTHS Board Picks New Member

LA GRANGE, IL — The Lyons Township High School Board of Education selected Michael Thomas, of LaGrange Park, to serve out Barbara Rosinsky’s term of office until April 2021. Rosinsky announced her resignation August 24.

Thomas is an LTHS Class of ’85 graduate and 45-year resident of the LaGrange area. He has been highly involved with local boards of education, advisory committees and as a parent volunteer.

“I am driven to give back to this exceptional community and specifically to Lyons Township High School. I received a valuable education from LT, and I want to give back to my alma mater in service for all students,” Thomas said.

Most recently, he served as a District 102 Board member, serving on several committees and as secretary from May ’19- April ’20. He was a community volunteer for LaGrange School District 102 Financial Advisory Committee and Citizens Supporting School District 102 Referendum. In addition, he served two terms on the LT Community Advisory Council and as a board member, treasurer and chairman of the Grant Writing Committee for CommUNITY Diversity Group of LaGrange.

“The Board of Education is very excited to have Mr. Thomas join us. We believe he is a person of integrity with a long history of service to our community. He is passionate about the education of all students and wants equity and opportunity for every student. His experience and voice will greatly benefit LT families as we work through many issues, including educating students during this pandemic. LTHS is fortunate to have him on the Board,” said Board of Education President Tom Cushing.

“I am passionate about improving the quality of education for all students. The four biggest challenges facing the District in the next five years are: financial stability, the impact of COVID-19 on student achievement, strategic plan implementation and equity for all students,” Thomas said. “The experience I have as a board member and elected officer can add value to the District 204 Board of Education because I am familiar with how to work collectively with a team who can confront an array of tough challenges and make well-informed decisions that represent all students to continue moving the District forward,” he added.

Thomas is a Marketing and Advertising professional with more than three decades of experience leading diverse business segments and teams for Consumer Package Goods companies. He holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Iowa.

According to Superintendent Dr. Timothy Kilrea, the Board received 17 applications to fill the vacancy. School Board members interviewed all applicants and unanimously selected Thomas.