CMSD 201-U New School Board Members Take Oath of Office

CMSD 201-U New School Board Members Take Oath of Office
Posted on 05/11/2023
New Board members swear in

Crete-Monee School District 201-U held a special board meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, where new members and current members were sworn into office. Former President Nelson Albrecht administered the oath of office to newly elected members Jamie Zite-Stumbris (District 5) and Alejandro Gallegos (District 4) and re- elected members William J. Sawallisch Jr. (District 1) and Maurice Brown (District 2).

Elected board member Jamie Zite-Stumbris has been a resident in Crete for 15 years and her son currently attends school within the school district. She currently works at the Chicago Zoological Society as a Sr. Writer and Guest Engagement Specialist and previously worked in domestic violence prevention. She holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in speech communications and a Bachelor’s Degree in communications from Northern Illinois University. Jamie states, “I have an unwavering desire to ensure all of our students receive an excellent education in a safe and welcoming environment.”

Elected board member Alejandro “Alex” Gallegos is a dedicated union member and proud parent with two children in the school district. His spouse is a current Spanish Teacher at the Crete-Monee Middle School. He is a member of the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee for CMSD 201-U and is committed to represent the interests and needs of the growing bilingual community in the district.

Outgoing board members Sandra Walters and Jeanine Galbraith were recognized for their service on April 18, 2023 at their last board meeting. Superintendent Dr. Kara Coglianese and fellow board members wished them well and thanked them for the impact they made during their time as board members.

Re-elected member, Maurice Brown was appointed to president, respectively. Dr. Todd C. Hall was appointed to vice president, respectively and Cheryl Roop was appointed to secretary, respectively.

 

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Board Members take their oath
Board members are sworn in by Nelson Albrecht (L-R): Member Nelson Albrecht, new member Alejandro Gallegos, new member Jamie Zite-Stumbris, member William J. Sawallisch, Jr., Board President Maurice Brown

 

Board members take their oath
Board members take their Oath of Office (L-R): New member Alejandro Gallegos, new member Jamie Zite-Stumbris, member William J. Sawallisch, Jr., Board President Maurice Brown
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