Board Happenings
September 11th, 2024
Mr. Miguel Vargas, Business Manager
I’m very happy and excited to be joining the Marquardt 15 family as Business Manager. I look forward to working alongside the Administrative Team to achieve the District’s strategic goals under the leadership of both the Superintendent and Board of Education. Ensuring that adequate resources are available to students in an equitable manner is a top priority as a school business official, which I hope to continue and improve here in Marquardt School District 15.
Mr. Michael Thorson, Payroll and Accounts Payable Administration
Mr. Thorson stated, "he was most excited about bringing his skills from a previous district and want to make a difference for students. He is looking forward to being a part of this Marquardt 15 family.
Board of Education Attendance
Present: Rebecca Giannelli, Marcia Reiken, Elisabeth Betancourt, Karen Camporese, Jim Vargas and Corey Randazzo
Superintendent's Report:
FOIA
- Sofia Bargas and Hoey and Farina
- Terry Pasquale with Corebridge Financial
- Owen Wang with Lake County Gazette
2. Introductions
- Miguel Vargas - Business Manager CSBO
- Michael Thorson, Payroll and Accounts Payable Administrator
3. Congratulations to Jaime Durkowski
- Received the Diligent Modern Governance 100 award - recognizing outstanding leaders and innovators in the fields of governance, risk, and compliance.
4. Board of Education Webpage Update
5. Strategic Planning Committee Update
Consent Agenda
Approval of August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Minutes.
Board of Education Regular Meeting - Aug 06 2024 - Minutes - Html
Personnel: New Hires
Eligerta Cuka - EL Teacher - Winn
Jillian Moss - Grade 2 Teacher - Hall
Evelyn Benitez - Para - MMS
Noelia Mendoza - L&R Supervisor - BH
Kennedy Cunningham - Para - Winn
Marqarita Paulsen - EL Specialist - MMS
Julie Galanis - Social Worker - MMS
Michael Thorson - Payroll - District Office
Miguel Vargas - Business Manager - District Office
Linsady Sarti - Para - Reskin
Arlette Krempasky - Para - BH
Transfer:
Damita Thomas - From Para to L&R Supervisor - Hall
Susan Guerrero - From ESY Teacher to Permanent Sub - Reskin
Resignations:
Thomas Villalejo - Custodian - Reskin
Miriam Surtee - Permanent Sub - MMS
Rosario Aca - Para - All schools
Rosa Van Meter - L&R Supervisor - BH
Sofia Castro - EL Teacher - MMS
Nicole Batka - L&R Supervisor - Hall
Samantha Murray - FNS - Hall
Lauren Pope - L&R Supervisor - Hall
Brittany Soltis - K Teacher - Winn
Mary Hamilton - Sped Coordinator - District Office
Shaun Rothen - L&R Supervisor - BH
Kristi Balinski - Business and Fiscal Coordinator - District Office
Zaib Khan - Para - Winn
Terminations:
Ali Mirza - FNS
FMLA:
Yahtziri De Los Santos - Nurse - BH
Retirement:
Robin Belcher - Payroll/Payables Coordinator - District Office - Nov 2024
Marquardt School District 15
Marquardt Elementary School District 15 serves 2,500 students in the communities of Glendale Heights, Addison, Bloomingdale, Lombard, and Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Our District is home to Black Hawk Elementary School (K-5), G. Stanley Hall Elementary School (PK-5), Charles G. Reskin Elementary School, Winnebago Elementary School (PK-5), and Marquardt Middle School (6-8). We are located just 25 miles from Chicago in DuPage County.
Email: mszopinski@d15.us
Website: www.d15.us
Location: 1860 Glen Ellyn Road
Phone: 630-469-7615
Facebook: facebook.com/marquardtsd15
X(twitter): @marquardtsd15