CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Elementary Teachers Association (CLETA) and the Crystal Lake Association of Support Staff (CLASS) have joined together as a coalition to recommend candidates for the Crystal Lake District 47 school board election on April 1.
CLETA and CLASS are recommending the following candidates:
- Andrew Buckler
- Devon Hubbard Tessmer
- James (Jim) Nelson
- Maria Krause
These candidates were selected after an extensive vetting process which included research, a candidate questionnaire and in-person candidate interviews. After the interview process, the team met to determine which candidates would best serve the interests of Crystal Lake students, educators and the community.
The following statement is attributable to CLETA spokesperson Martha Mann and CLASS President Stephanie Lieurance:
“After talking to all the candidates, the school board election committee reviewed the qualifications, experience and the alignment of the candidates’ values and goals with CLETA and CLASS. The candidates we are recommending demonstrate the skills necessary to contribute positively to our educational environment. These individuals will be a great asset to the District 47 Board of Education and will help move District 47 forward in the following ways:
- All candidates will put students first and are motivated by providing the best education for all students.
- They’re aware of the challenges facing the district and will work to correct these issues.
- Our recommended candidates prioritize direct, open communication with educators and the community.
- All candidates have the passion and the ability to make positive changes to enhance the strengths of the current school board.”
CLETA and CLASS together represent more than 750 educators and staff working in the D47 school district. They serve the more than 7,000 students attending D47’s 12 schools.
The D47 school board election is April 1. Early voting begins March 17.
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