Joliet public schools District 86 school board members honored

Congratulations to Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors (from left to

right) Gwendolyn Ulmer, Tonya Roberts, and Deborah Ziech who were recently recognized by

the Illinois Association of School Boards. The three school board members were honored at the

Illinois Association of School Boards Fall Division Meeting for their leadership activities and

service to the public education community. Gwendolyn and Tonya received recognition for

maintaining the top Master Board Member status while Deborah Ziech was recognized for

reaching Master Board Member Level II status. Master Board Member points are earned by

attending Illinois Association School Board division meetings, governing meetings, legislative

leadership programs, as well as holding positions of leadership within the Illinois Association of

School Boards.

Gwendolyn Ulmer and Tonya Roberts were elected to the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board

of School Inspectors in 2011. Tonya Roberts currently serves as president. Deborah Ziech has

served on the school board since 2003. All three board members also attended and graduated

from Joliet Public Schools District 86 schools.