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Illinois School for the Deaf

Educating Today's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students for Tomorrow's World

Advisory Council

ISD Advisory Council

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Our Advisory Council is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Participate

All are welcome to attend Advisory Council meetings virtually via Zoom.

Join ONLINE here: Zoom Meeting – Meeting ID: 851 2965 8712

OR

Join by CALLING from a mobile device by dialing your local number and then enter the Meeting ID: 851 2965 8712

+1 312 626 6799 (Chicago)

+1 301 715 8592 (Washington DC)

+1 929 205 6099 (New York)

+1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma)

+1 346 248 7799 (Huston)

+1 669 900 6833 (San Jose)

Meeting Schedule

All meetings are 9am – 11am on the scheduled day.

2025

March 6th

May 7th

August 27th

December 4th

 

2026

March 4th

May 7th

 

Meet the Advisory Council

  • Michelle Mendiola
    Chairperson
  • Bregitt Endicott
    Vice Chairperson
  • Carrie Tucker
    Secretary
  • Jamal Garner
    Council Member
  • Karla Giese
    Council Member
  • Tamara Jones
    Council Member
  • John Jun
    Council Member
  • Katie Moore
    Council Member
  • Benro Olives
    Council Member
  • Shirly Wilson
    Council Member

Interested in shaping the future? Apply for the Advisory Council here.