STUDENTS.
STAFF.
COMMUNITY.
FOR STUDENTS
Student success is at the heart of D211 and every decision we make. We want to ensure that resources are available for students regardless of income level and that our programs change and grow with the needs of students and their families.
FOR STAFF
From educators and administrators to clerical, student support, and food service staff– we are a diverse group of people who work together to promote the success of our students. We want to support initiatives that ensure staff have what they need to stay working in D211 and that professional development opportunities are available to educators, including opportunities to become ESL-certified.
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
The community creates the foundation of well-being for students who live within District 211. We want the community to trust that tax dollars are going toward a high-quality educational system and that there are plenty of opportunities to make their voices heard.
ABOUT US
Anne Lopez
Anne is an educator with 19 years of experience. She holds a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction degree as well as a certification/endorsement in Bilingual and English as a Second Language education. Anne is very passionate in embracing and advocating for those who are multilingual learners.
Anne and her Husband Gustavo have been married for 18 years and reside in Hanover Park. There they are raising 3 children, all who attended/attending School District 54 and School District 211.
Anne has served on many committees such as the Social Studies Curriculum committee, Literacy Curriculum committee and served as the school representative for the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports) committee. She has also been part of the Dual Language committee where she engaged in creating and developing the Dual Language Program in two school districts.
Anne is running for District 211 Board of Education to give back to the community has provided exceptional service to her family.
Jane A. Russell
Jane is a retired chemistry teacher of 34 years and has an extensive record as a champion for public education. As a result of her wide-ranging service, she was awarded the Jane Russell Defender of Public Education Award from the West Suburban Teachers Union in 2021. For years, Jane served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Illinois Federation of Teachers where she helped to successfully manage the yearly budgeting and spending of over $25 million for the organization.
Jane is a long-time resident of Rolling Meadows, having raised her twins who attended the community K-12 public schools. She was a chemistry teacher at Leyden Community High School for 34 years and also served as the science department chair.
She has served on the committee to evaluate the effect of the new school funding formula, Evidence Based Funding (EBF,) on districts’ ability to provide an outstanding education for all students. Jane is running for the District 211 Board of Education to give back to the community that has continually provided outstanding service and schools to her family.
PRIORITIES
Taxpayer Transparency
Our schools are among the best in the state and the country due to our community’s financial investment. We need to ensure that residents know how tax dollars are being spent, and that we have leaders who make effective and efficient financial decisions.
We are committed to:
Supporting initiatives that provide educational budget sessions for the public
Providing information on the District’s budget and operational costs
Investing in programs that have data-proven success
Mental & Physical Wellbeing
To create the work environment students deserve, students and staff must be able to take their physical and mental well being for granted. We must build off the critical steps that D211 has taken to support the social-emotional wellbeing and safety of students.
We are committed to:
Ensuring access to mental health services for students and staff
Maintaining robust, comprehensive, and centralized school safety plans
Protecting students and staff from bullying and harassment
Community Input
Elected members are responsible for accurately and equitably representing the community. We must encourage strong community engagement to ensure all voices are heard and we make the right decisions for students, staff, and the community.
We are committed to:
Supporting initiatives that increase student representation at school board meetings
Ensuring public meetings have translation services or transcriptions
Increasing community outreach and opportunities to engage with school board members
ELECTION INFORMATION
ELECTION DAY: APRIL 1, 2025
VOTE EARLY FROM March 17 - March 31