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What is the Board of Education?
What does the board do?
What is the role of an individual board member?
When and where are board meetings held?
What happens at board meetings?
What does a board meeting agenda look like?
What is the “Public Comments” part?
When should I bring concerns about my child to the board?
How does the board stay well-informed on so many different issues?
May I stay for the entire meeting?
What if I miss a meeting? How can I find out what happened?
What if I need more information after a meeting?
How can I learn more about becoming a board member?

Be a partner in education! Stay involved!
This booklet has been prepared to familiarize you with the format of District 97 Board of Education meetings. For more information about board meetings, or suggestions for discussion, please contact: Gail Crantz, 708-524-3006 Fax: 708-524-3019 e-mail: gcrantz@op97.org Thank you for your interest in the education of the children of the Oak Park Elementary Schools! Your involvement is encouraged and appreciated!

This brochure can be made available on audiotape. Contact the District’s ADA Coordinator at 708-24-3000 for accommodation. Created by the Department of Community Relations for the families of Oak Park.