District 28 Appoints Chief School Business Official

The Northbrook School District 28 Board of Education at its February 24 meeting confirmed the appointment of Jessica Donato as Chief School Business Official (CSBO), effective July 1, 2015. Donato will replace Sally Larmore, who is retiring from District 28 at the conclusion of the fiscal year on June 30.

“I am honored to be joining the Northbrook School District 28 team next year,” Donato said. “I look forward to working with the Board, staff, students, and community to continue the District’s commitment to excellence.”

A search included an original pool of 47 candidates. 13 were selected to participate in interviews with the District’s central office administrative team before three finalists met for second interviews.

“We believe Mrs. Donato’s service-oriented attitude and team-oriented approach, as well as her high level of integrity, depth of experience, and solid financial background, make her an ideal match for School District 28,” said Larry Hewitt, District 28 superintendent.

Since 2013, Donato has been Business Manager for Lincolnwood School District 74, where she developed and monitored a budget of $25 million for 1,300 students and 160 employees and previously served as CSBO at Schiller Park School District 81 for seven years.