District 210 Board Earns IASB School Board Governance Recognition

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education has been recognized for its exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards, according to a release from the school.

The LHS Board was one of just 46 Boards to earn the IASB’s 2024 School Board Governance Recognition designation. This honor, which the District 210 Board of Education will carry for two years, celebrates school boards that engage in activities and model behaviors that lead to excellence in local school governance, the school said.

Recipients of this recognition demonstrate a commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district. The School Board Governance Recognition program acknowledges boards of education that practice good governance behaviors, as outlined by IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, with a specific focus on full board development and participation, according to the school.

The District 210 Board of Education includes President Kurt Korte, Vice President Lynn Antonopoulos, Secretary Mike Kardas, and members Pam Driscoll, Gary Gray, Renée Koehler and Beverly Marzec.

“I am thrilled the Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education has received this recognition from the Illinois Association of School Boards,” District 210 Superintendent Mary Ticknor said in a release. “This did not come as a surprise to me, however, because throughout my tenure, I have admired the commitment each board member has shown to ensuring their actions and their own ongoing education support continuous improvement at Lemont High School.”

The School Board Governance Recognition program aims to showcase school boards that positively impact students, staff, and the entire district community, according to a release.

“Each of us who serves on the District 210 Board of Education understands what a privilege and responsibility it is to serve in this role,” Korte said in a release. “We are honored to be part of the Lemont High School community, and are proud of the strides the school has taken in campus safety and security, curriculum development, financial forecasting, and facilities planning, among many other areas.

“This recognition from the Illinois Association of School Boards affirms we are on the right track as we work with school administrators to make decisions that will set up Lemont High School for success now and in the future.”