Dear District 41 Community,
We are pleased to announce that after reviewing the applications and interviewing very impressive candidates, we took action at the special Board meeting last night, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, to appoint Dr. Steve Miko to fill the vacant Board position.
Dr. Miko has been a resident within the school district boundaries for 22 years. In his application to become a Board member, he shared, “I believe that access to education is a right to all young people in the community, regardless of individual circumstances. Successful learning must be in a safe and welcoming environment, free from bullying and outside distractions. Teaching methods should be technologically innovative when possible and include audio, visual, kinesthetic, and experiential learning.”
Dr. Miko is full-time professor of Criminal Justice Studies at Sauk Valley Community College. Prior to this position, he served as a police officer in Glen Ellyn for 20 years before retiring and starting a new career. During his time with the Glen Ellyn Police Department he served in Glen Ellyn schools as a juvenile officer and as a community education officer. He also taught DARE in all of the elementary schools. In addition, served as the Glenbard West High School resource officer.
Dr. Miko earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University and a Doctorate of Education from Northern Illinois University.
While Dr. Miko was not previously familiar to most Board members, some do recall him as a DARE instructor and recalled how children “loved him.” Therefore, we can proudly acknowledge that we have appointed not only a very accomplished and talented professional, but a Board member who was “loved” by our students.
We welcome Dr. Miko to the Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Bruno
President
Board of Education
