District 88 Board of Education recognized during Illinois Association of School Boards DuPage Division meeting

During the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) DuPage Division meeting on Nov. 2, the District 88 Board of Education was recognized with the following three honors.

1. School Board Governance Recognition: This designation acknowledges school boards that have engaged in activities that lead to excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education. Boards are honored for learning and practicing effective governance behaviors, through participation in and support for board development programs and events. For more information, go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/15087. Pictured above are (from left) District 88 Board of Education Member Diana Stout, Board Secretary Amy Finnegan, Board Member Jean Taylor, Board President Donna Craft Cain and Board Vice President Dan Olson. Not pictured are Board Members Lisa Knauf and Christine Poirier.

2. Board Leader Recognition Program: District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain (pictured above) was named as a Distinguished Board Leader. This program recognizes school board members for individual time and effort devoted to learning and leadership activities provided by the IASB and for service to the public education community. For more information, go to https://www.iasb.com/memberships-and-divisions/awards-and-recognition/iasb-board-leader-recognition-program/. Craft Cain has served on the District 88 Board of Education since 2004 and has been Board President since 2011. She also is an alumna of Willowbrook (class of 1981), is the parent of three District 88 graduates and is a longtime resident and business owner in the District 88 community.

3. Board Leader Recognition Program: District 88 Board of Education Member Diana Stout (pictured above) was named as an Established Board Leader. This program recognizes school board members for individual time and effort devoted to learning and leadership activities provided by the IASB and for service to the public education community. For more information, go to https://www.iasb.com/memberships-and-divisions/awards-and-recognition/iasb-board-leader-recognition-program/. Stout has served on the District 88 Board of Education since 2021. She is the parent of two Willowbrook graduates and a current senior and also served as a member of the District 45 Board of Education for eight years.