Forest Park School District 91 is gearing up for next year’s Board of Education elections when four terms expire.
The expiring seats are now held by Steve Rummel, current board secretary; John Lyons; Kyra Tyler; and Al-Fuquan Brooks, according to Nurys Uceta-Ramos, director of engagement at D91.
Those interested in running for school board need to file a financial disclosure statement and obtain at least 50 signatures from registered voters on a nominating petition.
Petition circulation for the April 2025 election began on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and the first day to file petitions is Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Uceta-Ramos. According to the Illinois Association of School Boards, the last day to file a petition is Monday, Nov. 18.
All forms can be found at the county clerk’s office.
Rummel told Forest Park Review that he will be seeking a second term.
“My first term has been a lot of learning,” he said. “Education in America is incredibly complex, in ways I never understood until I had to immerse myself in it as a board member.”
Rummel said the district has “come a long way” under the leadership of Supt. Elizabeth Alvarez.
“If I am reelected, I look forward to continuing to work with district leadership to support our scholars and elevate our district,” Rummel said.
Tyler told Forest Park Review she will not be seeking re-election.
“Being on the District 91 Board of Education has been an incredible opportunity,” Tyler said. “I have learned so much and am grateful to have served my community. I am excited to allow space for some of my other passions and am confident about the future of the district.”
Lyons and Brooks did not reply to requests for comment by publication.
Shannon Wood, current board president, and Monique Cotton-Yancy, vice-president, have terms expiring in 2027.
Those interested in more information can visit the Illinois Association of School Boards website, www.iasb.com.