Mr. Ralph Martire to Present, "The Future of Illinois & State Funding"

Bremen High School District 228 is hosting a special event featuring Mr. Ralph Martire, the Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.

On Thursday, June 23 at 7pm Mr. Martire will present his topic, “The Future of Illinois and State Funding,” and provide possible scenarios to move Illinois to viable fiscal health. The presentation will take place at Oak Forest High School, 15201 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL.

In February 2011, Mr. Martire was appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Education Equity and Excellence Commission. He teaches a Master’s class on Education Finance and Fiscal Policy for the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University where he is a distinguished lecturer on public policy. He has also taught fiscal policy seminars for various universities and the International Fulbright Scholar Program. Additionally, Martire was elected to serve on the School Board of River Forest District 90, where he still serves.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ms. Lori DeVos, District 228 Community Relations Coordinator, at (708) 396-8449or ldevos@bhsd228.com.