Election 2025: Arbor Park District 145 Board Candidate Bradley Popovich

OAK FOREST, IL — The consolidated election is April 1, and the Arbor Park District 145 could be shuffled a bit.

Ten candidates are contesting six board seats. Incumbent board members David Rana, Wendy Lux, and Tina Moslander are seeking re-election to maintain their positions. Maryann Ing, who has served for 17 years, is not seeking re-election.

Newly appointed incumbents Cary Reynolds and Adam Malak, who were recently selected to fill
vacancies, must also run to retain their seats.

Seeking election for two unexpired seats are Christina Doege, Malak, and Moslander.

Jockeying for four, four-year seats are Rana, Reynolds, Jillian Mulqueen, Sarah Case, Kara Fanelli, and Bradley Popovich.

The district is made up of four elementary schools: Kimberly Heights School in Tinley Park; Arbor
Elementary School, Scarlet Oak School and Arbor Park Middle School (all of which are in Oak
Forest).

Candidates were provided with a questionnaire. Their answers are now published in candidate profiles.

Candidate:

Bradley Popovich

Campaign website:

Www.parentsfordistrict145chang...

Age (as of election day):

47

Town/city of residence:

Oak Forest

School district:

Arbor 145

Family. (Names, ages and any pertinent details you wish to share.)

Jackie wife Julian 6th Grade and Madison 3rd Grade

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? This includes any relatives who work in the government you're running for.

No.

Education

Some college

Occupation. Please include years of experience.

System Integration Engineer 25 years

Previous or current elected or appointed office*

None.

The most pressing issues facing our district are _______, and this is what I intend to do about them.

Communication. - provide open lines of communication between parents and staff and the community.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I care about the students since my children are currently part of the district.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community or district?

Communication and accountability.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Making sure that teachers have resources needed to teach all students no matter what needs they may require.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have held multiple positions on different boards and committees.

Why should voters trust you?

I have nothing to gain except making the district a better place for students, staff and the community.

If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office a success?

I would like to accomplish changes within the district regarding curriculum and the impact it has on the students.

What guidance should staff be given for dealing with potential ICE enforcement at schools?

I believe in following the law.

How do you feel about sex education being taught in school? Should an LGBTQ component be included, and why or why not?

Certain things regarding sex education are important to be talked about. As far as LHBTQ I believe that should be talked about at home. It’s the parents responsibility to decide what, when, where those topics are discussed.

Should cell phones be banned during school? Why or why not?

I believe phones should be left in lockers

When it comes to student achievement, what are schools within this district doing well and what needs to be improved? How can those improvements be made?

I think they are lacking in many aspects. The main issue is with the lack of communication or the very little details we as parents are giving it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on

Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

I believe if I was to move out of district or no longer have kids in the district I would step down since I would have no reason for input for a district I’m not a part of.