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Meet The Board

 

Jim Flanagan, President:

 

Jim Flanagan, President, Board of Education is dedicated to contributing to a high performance Board Team. He has served on the Board since 2003 and has been President since 2005.  In addition to serving on the District 124 Board, Jim is a member of the Mt. Carmel H.S. Finance Council, and sits on the Boards of the UIC Family Business Council, UIC Business Alumni Association, and Chicago Manufacturing Center.

Owner and President of Nuance Solutions, a local manufacturing company, Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

 

 

Terry MacDonald, Vice President:

 

Terry MacDonald joined the School Board in 2001 and has been Vice President since 2005. As a third term Board Member, Terry is looking forward to working with fellow Board Members, Staff, Administration and Dr. Cody on the many challenges that face the District.

Terry, a System Consultant for HP Products Corporation, a leading Midwest facility supply distributor, was recognized as the 2008 System Consultant for the Year.  He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from St. Xavier University.

During the baseball season, Terry assists the Evergreen Park Basketball Commission and is also a member of the United Homeowners Associations.

 

 

Joan Boss, Secretary:

 

Joan Boss has been a Member of the Board of Education since 1997, serving as Secretary for the Board since 2003.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and currently teaches fifth grade in a neighboring school district.

Joan is involved on several church committees and has been an active PTA member for the past several years.  During the 2008-2009 school year, Joan was PTA council treasurer for Evergreen Park High School. Additionally, Joan is a member of the high school scholarship board. 

Joan’s experience in education often helps her convey background information on educational issues to her fellow Board Members.

 

 

Kathleen Rohan:

 

Kathy Rohan has served on the Board of Education since 2007.  Kathy graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and earned a Masters of Arts degree in Community and Organizational Development from Loyola University. 

Kathy currently works part-time at a local hospital in an administrative support position.  She has been an active PTA member for over 8 years holding an officer position for two years.  She was the co-founder of SERVE (a resource group for parent of children with learning differences) and continues to serve on the Board.  In addition, Kathy has been a Girl Scout Leader for several years. 

Kathy’s work experience in Office Management, long standing roots in the community, and special interest in students with disabilities, help her contribute as a Board Member.

 

 

Beth Amado:

 

Beth Amado was elected to the Board in 2009.  She currently works as a computer consultant and project manager for IBM.  Beth, who received her degree in Mathematics from Saint Xavier University, also has minors in Education, Computer Science and Business Administration.  She holds a teaching degree in Mathematics with additional endorsements in Computers and Business.

As an active volunteer, Beth serves as a parent representative on her child’s daycare facility board and helps coordinate one of the main fundraising programs in her parish.  Beth has researched and is active in safeguarding the community and children from developmental influences that put many children at risk.

Beth possesses a passion for a quality public education for the families of the Evergreen Park community.

 

 

John Kennedy:

 

John Kennedy joined the Board of Education in 2009.  He has worked as a probation officer for the past 20 years.

John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from UIC and a Master’s Degree in History form Chicago State where he received his teacher certification.  John has worked as a freelance writer for ACT and a part-time essay reader for Pearson.

As a volunteer for the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, John coaches soccer and basketball for the Evergreen Park Athletic Association. John is currently a member of the St. Bernadette Holy Name Society.

 

 

Robert McDonald:

Bob McDonald, Certified Public Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Science degree in Taxation.  Bob works as a Managing Director in a national tax consulting firm.

As a Member of the Board of Education beginning in 2009, Bob believes that his significant experience in budgeting/managing finances, as well as recruiting, training and developing people will be an asset while serving on the Board of Education.

Bob serves on the Board of Directors of Christopher House, a multi-site organization, whose mission is to help educate children and provide a full range of services to help families thrive.

 

 

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