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Leadership Council

TrueNorth's Leadership Council includes an elected member from each district, who also serves on their district's board of directors. In addition, three Member District Superintendents serve on the Leadership Council. In this way, TrueNorth ensures that every Member District is represented, with a total of 21 members on the council.

Leadership Council group in front of TrueNorth offices

Front row (L to R): Kate Donegan, Avik Das, Allison Bowman, Dr. Kurt A. Schneider, Kelly Jakymiw, Ammar Rizki, Lisa Hirsh, Nick Parfitt
Back row (L to R): Bill Graham, Enna Allen, Matt Basinger, Jenny Lupa, Jim Baumstark

  • Matt Basinger, Northbrook School District 27
  • Christine Beeftink, Northbrook School District 28
  • Sam Tideman, Sunset Ridge School District 29
  • Ammar Rizki, Northbrook/Glenview School District 30
  • Nick Parfitt, West Northfield School District 31
  • Jim Baumstark, Glenview School District 34
  • Enna Allen, Glencoe School District 35
  • Dan Waters, The Winnetka Public Schools District 36
  • Bill Graham, Kenilworth School District 38
  • Amy Connell-Donohue, Lake Bluff School District 65
  • Greg Adamo, Lake Forest Elementary School District 67
  • Allison Bowman, Bannockburn School District 106
  • Kelly Jakymiw, Deerfield Public Schools District 109
  • Lisa Hirsh, North Shore School District 112
  • Jenny Lupa, Township High School District 113
  • Dr. John Venson, Lake Forest High School District 115
  • Avik Das, New Trier High School District 203
  • Bruce Doughty, Glenbrook High School District 225
  • Kate Donegan, Superintendent, Kenilworth School District 38 (Superintendent representative from New Trier Region)
  • Dr. Lisa Leali, Superintendent, Lake Bluff School District 65 (Superintendent representative from Northern Region)
  • Dr. Charles Johns, Superintendent, Glenbrook High School District 225 (Superintendent representative from Northfield Region)

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Leadership Council Meeting Dates 2024-25

2024

  • Wednesday, August 21 (3rd Wednesday)
  • September - NO MEETING
  • Wednesday, October 9
  • Wednesday, November 13
  • December - NO MEETING 

2025

  • Wednesday, January 22 (4th Wednesday)
  • February - NO MEETING 
  • Wednesday, March 12
  • Wednesday, April 9
  • Wednesday, May 7 (1st Wednesday)
  • Wednesday, June 11

Unless otherwise indicated, meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday and are held at: 
North Shore Academy Elementary / Rubloff Building (Multi-Purpose Room)
776 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035