Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/24/2022 - 7:00 PM
Category: Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: Appointment of Julie Kulovits to the Board of Education
Vision 2026:
Policy:
Background The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Julie Kulovits to the Board of Education. Mrs. Kulovits will fill the vacancy on the Board left by Mrs. Mary Yeboah, who resigned as a result of moving out of state earlier this summer.

Mrs. Kulovits was chosen from a field of 14 applicants who completed applications and letters of interest and were interviewed regarding their qualifications and goals for District 200 earlier this month.

Mrs. Kulovits has been a resident of District 200 since 2016 and has three children that attend Wiesbrook Elementary, where she has frequently volunteered her time over the years. Mrs. Kulovits enjoys serving and giving back to her community. She has served on the City of Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission and on the board of her homeowner's association.

Regarding her educational background, Mrs. Kulovits received a B.A. in Business Administration (Cum laude) from Augustana College and a Juris Doctor (Summa cum laude) from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law.

Mrs. Kulovits began her career at the Collins Law Firm, P.C. in Naperville where she was promoted to Senior Attorney before moving on to North American Spine Association where she served as General Counsel. Currently, she serves professional associations and other tax-exempt organizations remotely as Counsel for Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC, in Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Kulovits will serve in this capacity until the April 2023 Consolidated Election at which time this Board Position will be open for candidates to run for a 2-year term, fulfilling Mrs. Yeboah’s original term for which she was elected.
File Attachment:
Summary:
Funding:
Board Policy 2:70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint Mrs. Julie Kulovits to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Education.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Chris Crabtree Moved, Member Brad Paulsen seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint Mrs. Julie Kulovits to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes