Bremen HS D228 Board of Education Earns Governance Recognition Honor

The Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education has been recognized for their exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). Bremen High School District was one of 46 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition honor for their effective governance behaviors and their commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district.

IASB’s School Board Governance Recognition program acknowledges local boards of education that practice good governance behaviors as outlined by IASB's Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. The focus of Governance Recognition is on full board development and participation. Boards that meet the necessary requirements are recognized for the two-year honorary distinction.

“I am immensely proud of our Board of Education for earning this prestigious recognition from the IASB. This honor reflects their commitment to academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, and positive public relations,” said Superintendent Dr. Brad Sikora. “Their leadership, dedication, and collaborative spirit set a high standard for governance that truly puts the needs of our students first. I am honored and grateful to work alongside such a great team of Board members.”

The School Board Governance Recognition program aims to showcase how good governance creates a positive impact for students, staff, and the entire district community. It provides an opportunity for districts to tell their story about programs and projects that are improving outcomes in their local school districts and offers board members a chance to highlight how continuous learning, both by individual board members and the full board team, results in improved governance for the board of education and positive outcomes for the district.

“We are truly honored to receive the Illinois Association of School Boards 2024 School Board Governance Recognition,” said D228 Board of Education President Kristine Resler. “This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire board, the hard work of our administration and the support of our community. Our commitment to excellence in local school governance is driven by our shared goal of providing opportunities and the best possible education for our students. We look forward to continuing our efforts and making a positive impact in our schools."

The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of state government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code.
More information about the IASB School Board Governance Recognition program can be found on the Illinois Association of School Boards website.

About Bremen High School District 228
Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit https://www.bhsd228.com/