Yorkville School Board Members Recognized for Leadership

YORKVILLE, IL — Individuals who volunteer to serve on boards of education dedicate hundreds of hours of their personal time working to ensure the students who live in their community receive a proper education. In appreciation of their unselfish, and too often unrecognized, efforts, Yorkville CUSD 115 is joining communities throughout the state to say “thank you” to local school board members during American Education Week and recognize these public servants for their commitment and contributions to public education.

Boards of Education consist of seven school district residents elected to serve four-year terms without pay. Yorkville CUSD 115 Board of Education members are: Dr. Robert Brenart, Dr. Lynn Burks, Dave Dockstader, Dean Fisher, Tom Kozlowicz, Jason Senffner, and Ashley Shields.

Each school board member is responsible to comply with mandatory training laws, review hundreds of educational documents and proposals, adopt goals and policies to meet state and local requirements, ensure the district has the necessary resources to pursue its goals, and monitor the district’s performance so students remain on track for college or careers.

“Board of education members must make tough decisions that affect not only our school, but the entire community,” said Yorkville District 115 Superintendent Timothy Shimp. “Their choices impact our daily lives and help our community grow and thrive.”

As community trustees for the schools, District 115 school board members have oversight for an annual budget of approximately $80 million; approximately 6,000 students in pre-kindergarten through high school; more than 850 employees; and nine schools.

“Board members give up their personal and family time to advocate for greater student opportunities, and to provide local governance to our educational system. Through their dedication and ongoing support for school community, the District 115 Board of Education models servant leadership, and sacrifice a great deal on behalf of the community, staff, and students,” Shimp said.

Submitted by Yorkville School District 115

photo courtesy of YSD 115