Vote Kari Dillon

for LTHS Board 204

I’m Kari Dillon, current Board President of Lyons Township High School District 204. Leading the district during the pandemic was a challenge unlike any other. It required a strong focus on resilience, as well as empathetic leadership to support students, families, faculty, and staff through a time of uncertainty and change.

Despite the challenges, the pandemic also presented opportunities for LT to innovate and streamline processes. Along with our dedicated school board and LT's amazing staff and faculty, we emerged stronger on the other side. But our work is not done…

When I ran for the board in 2019, I wanted to make our school a place where each and every student realizes their potential – where they feel they belong.

This is the same reason I am running today.

About Me

I've worked in strategic marketing for higher education and non-profits for more than 25 years and I am an active volunteer in our community. I have two children, a graduate of LTHS and a current student and have lived in the district for 10 years.

As a board member, I know it takes patience, collaboration and an open mind to get the job done. It also takes a balanced perspective to ensure our priorities align with and protect our students and families. And it takes dedication to see it through.

VOTE

APRIL 4

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Navigated learning challenges during an unprecedented pandemic

Completed a community-engaged facilities planning process in Fall 2022 to identify future facilities priorities

Developed the first-ever district equity statement

Established the Director of Student Services and Director of Equity & Belonging roles

Implemented a 1:1 laptop program

Helped to facilitate changes in the grading process which led to streamlining inconsistencies and applying data-driven solutions to today’s grading challenges

Completed significant South Campus air conditioning project in Summer 2022

Adopted LT's first-ever district strategic plan with concrete detailed 5-year goals

Enabled LT's first-ever live-streamed board meetings

Approved student services restructure and increased the number of counselors/social workers to align with national standards

What I'm most excited about

• Transforming our campuses into modern learning spaces with input from those who use them every day – our staff and students.
• Evolving our culture of belonging – make LT a more welcoming place to learn.
  
• Enhancing our academic standards – partnering with universities who know and recognize LT for our rigorous curricula and college-ready graduates.
  
• Eliminating the opportunity gap – increasing test scores and participation in AP/dual credit classes of under supported students.
  
• Expanding our vocational education options – improving the high school to career pipeline for healthcare, applied technology and more.
  

Early Voting Opens March 20

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