Politics & Government
1 Incumbent, 5 Newcomers Vie For 3 Spots On D135 Board: Election 2023
Six candidates will contend for three spots on the Orland District 135 Board of Education on April 4.
ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park voters headed to the polls Tuesday will decide which three of six candidates will have a hand in running Orland District 135.
Incumbent and current board president Linda Peckham-Dodge, in an alliance with Alan Kastengren and Francis Lattyak, go up against Patricia Thanos, Ryan J. Valan and Iwona Piwowarczyk in the April 4 election.
There are three seats available on the board.
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Read more about the candidates in their responses to a Patch questionnaire:
- Iwona Piwowarczyk
- Alan Kastengren
- Francis "Frank" Lattyak
- Patti Thanos
- Linda Peckham Dodge
- Ryan Valan did not participate in the questionnaire
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s People Over Politics organization has endorsed Piwowarczyk, Thanos and Valan.
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Talking points among candidates center on assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, and effectiveness of curriculum. Candidates also noted a need for attracting and retaining high quality teachers, as well as some pushing for increased transparency from the board.
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