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Sunnybrook School District 171

It's What's Best for Kids

School Board

Sunnybrook School District 171 School

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

The Sunnybrook School Distirct 171 school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.

In Person: Meetings are held at Heritage Middle School located at 19255 Burnham Ave. unless otherwise noted.
 

Join Virtually: All regular board meetings are broadcast live via the Distirct’s YouTube channel.

Meeting Schedule

  • July 15, 2024
  • August 12, 2024
  • September 16, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
  • November 18, 2024
  • December 16, 2024
  • January 20, 2025
  • February 24, 2025
  • March 17, 2025
  • April 14, 2025
  • May 19, 2025
  • June 16, 2025

Meet the Board Members

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Desiree Ambrose, President

desambrose@sd171.org

 

 

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Nicole Thompson, Vice President

nthompson@sd171.org

 

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Derrick Burks, Secretary

deburks@sd171.org

 

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Tamara Hill

thill@sd171.org

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Kenisha LeSure

klesure@sd171.org

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Serene Smith

ssmith@sd171.org

 

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Timothy Terrell

tterrell@sd171.org