State Board of Education
The State Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. Board members serve four-year terms, with State Board membership limited to two consecutive terms.
The board sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the General Assembly and Governor for the benefit of the more than 2 million school children in Illinois.
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Dr. Christopher Koch
State Superintendent |
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Jesse
H. Ruiz Board Chair Chicago |
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Dr. Christopher J. Ward Vice Chair Lockport |
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Dr.
Vinni M. Hall Board Secretary Chicago |
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Dr.
Andrea S. Brown Marion |
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Dr. David L. Fields Danville |
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Joyce E. Karon Barrington |
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Lanita J. Koster Chicago |
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There are currently two seats vacant on the Illinois State Board of Education |
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