Board Happenings
August 6th, 2024
Marcy Garcia, Director of Health Services
Ayanna Smith, New Special Services Coordinator
New District Staff Biography
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Ayanna Smith as the Special Education Coordinator. Ayanna brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked as a general education and special education teacher, in addition to over five years as a special education coordinator. She looks forward to utilizing her knowledge and expertise to ensure that all students receive appropriate and equitable instruction and support.
Welcome Marcy Garcia to MSD 15, she served as the District Nurse for Addison School District. Ms. Garcia looks forward to leading and enhancing the health services department by fostering a safe and nurturing school environment where every student is supported in achieving their full potential.
Board of Education Attendance
Present: Rebecca Giannelli, Marcia Reiken, Elisabeth Betancourt, Karen Camporese and Corey Randazzo
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
- FOIA requests: Vance with Creative Energy (email addresses for board members, teachers, principals, superintendent and administrative staff
- Social Mixer
- Safety and Security Update
- Vacation and Sick Procedure Update
- Cell Phone Policy Discussion
- Recap Back to School Bash
Consent Agenda
New Hires:
Ayanna Smith - Sped Coordinator - District Office
Jennifer Benge - Administrative Assistant HR - District Office
Marcy Garcia - Director of Health Services - District Office
Ashley Musiel - Kindergarten Teacher - Winn
Peggy Ayers - L&R Supervisor - Reskin
Gianna Anderson - L&R Supervisor - Winn
Thomas Villalejo - Custodian - Reskin
Jessica Jakovec - Food & Nutrition - Hall
Laryssa Lundquist - L&R Supervisor - Hall
Resignations:
Beth Gillifillan - Para - MMS
Jeremy Allen - School Psychologist - Hall
Abigail Clancy - EL Specialist - Winn
Approved Board Actions
- National Investigations Contract Renewal
- Soliant Client Services Agreement
- Regional Office of Education Threat Assessment Procedure
- Net 56
- Concussion Committee Members
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