2013 Election: Brian Rychlec, D68 School Board

Campaign Info

• Position sought: District 68 board member
• E-mail: RYCHLECB@woodridge68.org

Personal Info

• Education: University of Illinois At Chicago, 1986 Bachelor of Science, Finance major
• Occupation: Mortgage Banker for Chase

Candidate Questions

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I am seeking re election to my 3rd term as board member.  I believe that public education builds the foundation for our future. I moved to Woodridge in part due to the school district and the quality education our district provides.  I want to be invloved in decisions that will shape the future of our school district.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

Since the state of Illinois is in a financial crisis and the pension issues have not been resolved.  I want to ensure that our district maintains it's excellent financial standing, but at the same time make sure the tax dollars from our tax payers are spent wisely.

What do you think are the top 3 goals for District 68?  

1-Curriculum.  With the impending implementation of common core, our district is in the process of updating our curriculum to ensure our students are college and career ready.

2-Finance.  With the uncertainty about the cost shift of pensions from the state to the district, the district must be prepared financially to handle the potential cost shift.

3-Communication.  Considering all the future changes, the district needs to be able to keep in contact and communicate with it's community stakeholders about achievements, progress towards goals and success stories."

With state funding always hanging in the balance, do you have any ideas for alternative revenue sources?

Since state funding has been getting lower each year, it is important to search out any other sources.  One source that our district has used in the past and will continue to use is grants from various sources.  

What can the district do to improve test scores and curriculum?

Our administrative team as well as teachers and support staff have been given the task to totally transform the education process due to common core.  I am confident that they are up to the challenge and will be able to adapt to the new curriculum and the end result will be students who are ready for college and careers in the future.