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Bloomingdale Elementary School District 13 (full 4 year term) {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

(Vote for up to 3)Per the Illinois Association of School Boards: The Illinois School Code directs that a school board shall make all decisions pertaining to the employment of the superintendent and direct through policy the superintendent in the administration of the school district. When a school board delegates its powers and duties in this way, it should ensure that the superintendent understands the board’s policy directives and should be prepared to support the superintendent’s recommendations. The school board will monitor this process as it evaluates the superintendent’s performance. In addition to duties enumerated by statute, good governance requires the following of the board of education: The board clarifies the district’s purpose. The board connects with the community. The board employs a superintendent. The board delegates authority. The board monitors performance. The board takes responsibility for itself. For more information on these responsibilities, please refer to the Foundational Principles of Effective Governance, which is available online at www.iasb.com.School Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month (with a few exceptions) at the District Administrative Office, 164 Euclid Avenue, at 7:00 p.m.School board trustees are not paid a salary.

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    Monika Cuellar
    (NP)

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    Nicole Majewski
    (NP)

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    Sam Menton
    (NP)

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    Eric Kowalik
    (NP)

Biographical Information

How have your background, skills and experiences prepared you to be an effective member of District's school board?

What are some major issues that you believe this school district is currently facing? How should the district address these issues?

What is your opinion of the level of student achievement in this district? On what do you base your assessment?

What is the current budget situation for the elementary school, and how might it impact future programming?

How do you define diversity in the context of education, and what specific actions would you take to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, feel valued, included, and supported in our school community?

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Phone 630-302-0427
Campaign Website http://nicolesd13.com
Serving on the Bloomingdale School District 13 Board has been an honor that I look forward to continuing. Not only is it the district where my children are growing up, but it’s also the same hallways I grew up in. As a former teacher, I bring a unique perspective to the board, ensuring we provide the right resources to thrive. With a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, I am able to share my knowledge with my colleagues to make data-driven decisions, ensuring that students are achieving the desired outcomes. I’m deeply involved in the district beyond being a board member. I am a mom who volunteers in the schools and can see how the decisions the board makes translates to our kids. I will be a steady leader for our community.
I’m deeply committed to ensuring our children receive the best education in a safe, modern environment. Bloomingdale School District 13 took a significant step in passing the referendum last November, which will provide our students, teachers, and community with the school facilities they deserve. Many classrooms still look the same as when I attended, and now we have the chance to bring our schools into the 21st century. During the referendum process, I spoke to hundreds of residents and gained valuable insight into their expectations for the district. I am motivated to see the improvement projects through in all three schools, ensuring they comply with the state’s full-day kindergarten mandate and address our aging infrastructure.
Ultimately, the board’s role is to provide guidance, oversight, and accountability, while fostering an environment that promotes student growth and achievement. In a high performing district, such as ours, background in education allows me to navigate the data provided by state and local assessments. Our students show, through their test scores, that they are high achieving. I help educate my fellow board members in understanding the data and trends represented by standardized testing scores. As a team, we reflect on that data and are able to make decisions to support our staff. As a board member, I ensure students continue to excel and support our staff as they set the bar higher each year.
My primary goal is to clarify the district’s mission, reflect on its current performance, and ensure we maintain a healthy financial balance. The current budget reflects our ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility and student success. As a small but mighty district, we pride ourselves on financial stewardship, having earned multiple board financial governance awards. Each year, we collaborate closely with our school CSBO to ensure the budget prioritizes students first, while maintaining financial advocacy. My goal is to align resources with best practices and continue offering high-quality programs, even with financial constraints, ensuring we balance the needs of students and the taxpayers.
I fully support the district's commitment to diversity and equity, as these initiatives are essential for fostering a positive, inclusive environment for all students. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our educational mission, guiding our strategic goals to provide a well-rounded learning experience, including academic achievement, social-emotional learning, character education, the arts, and extracurricular activities. I’m particularly proud of programs like the Better Together Club, which promotes inclusivity by uniting general and special education students. These efforts build empathy, understanding, and belonging, preparing students to succeed in a diverse world.
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