Antioch CCSD 34 School Board recognized for exceptional governance and positive community impact
The Board of Education for Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 has once again earned a 2024 School Board Governance Recognition designation from the Illinois Association of School Boards. The District 34 Board is one of 46 in Illinois to receive the prestigious honor, which recognizes school boards that are fully committed to making a positive impact on their schools and communities.
Each year, IASB’s School Board Governance Recognition program honors boards that obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to effectively lead a local school district.
“This recognition is designed to acknowledge those school boards that have engaged in activities and modeled behaviors that lead to excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education,” said Kimberly Small, J.D., executive director of the IASB.
The two-year honorary distinction goes to boards that participate in and support board development programs and events in order to learn and practice good governance, as identified in IASB\'s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance.
“This award is a testimony to the hard work and dedication each member commits to through shared leadership and strategic decision making,” District 34 Board President Mary Beth Hulting said. “Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the students of D34 are provided the best educational experience, with an unwavering focus on student success. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do.”
The board is dedicated to providing accountability, fostering transparency and engaging the community through the district’s strategic plan goals, Hulting said.
“We express our heartfelt thanks to the school community for the continued support. An award such as this motivates us to keep striving for excellence in education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.”
Superintendent Aron Borowiak said that he was thrilled to learn that the District 34 Board is among the honorees.
“Our board members are incredibly deserving of this recognition,” he said. “They are committed to understanding the issues our district faces and doing everything they can to support students and staff. We are fortunate to have a board that is so serious about its responsibility to the entire community.”
In addition to Hulting, the District 34 Board of Education is made up of vice president Lori Linck, secretary Angela Baronello, Kelly Beall, Josh Cornwell, Tamar Lasko and Michelle Ruminski.
The IASB is a voluntary organization of boards of education dedicated to strengthening Illinois public schools through local citizen control.