2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

All work of the Foundation is accomplished by private citizens who are elected to serve on the Board of Directors in a volunteer capacity of staggered 3-year terms. Annually the Board elects officers and directors, reviews policies and practices, evaluates and funds qualified grants, and conducts a financial audit. The Boards of Education of Unit 5 and District 87 encouraged the formation of the Foundation and strongly supported its efforts—a partnership for innovation in public education.

Each board member attends board meetings, serves on, at least, one committee, and makes personal contributions of time, money, and work in their areas of strength or specialty. Board members are also responsible for soliciting contributions to the Endowment Fund.

Officers

Doug Ficca

- President

David L Anderson

- Vice President

Shauna Hoffman

- Secretary

Scott Wilson

- Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Sarah Bauer

Teresa Carroll

Erin Easter
Yuki Gottschaldt

Erica Hartman

Janet Hood

Julie Howell
Morgan Lurkins
Paula Pratt
Kristi Rink
Jim Rosenlund
Jennifer Schieler
Paul Tkach

Scott Verdery

Board of Education Representatives

District 87 | Cathy Lust
Unit 5 | Mark Adams

SUPERINTENDENTS

Unit 5 | Dr. Kristen Weikle
District 87 | Dr. David Mouser

ADVISORY

Suzie Hutton

Michelle Lamboley
Dr. Nicole Rummel
Janel Sebeny

For more information about the Board of Directors, click here.

If you have a passion for helping educators inspire students, and the ability to share your time and talents, Beyond the Books would like to discuss the possibility of becoming a Board Member. Please contact us to convey your interest. We look forward to visiting with you.

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