The consolidated election is April 1. Early voting is underway.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
OAK FOREST, IL — The consolidated election is April 1, and the Arbor Park District 145 could be shuffled a bit.
Ten candidates are contesting six board seats. Incumbent board members David Rana, Wendy Lux, and Tina Moslander are seeking re-election to maintain their positions. Maryann Ing, who has served for 17 years, is not seeking re-election.
Newly appointed incumbents Cary Reynolds and Adam Malak, who were recently selected to fillvacancies, must also run to retain their seats.
Seeking election to two unexpired seats are Christina Doege, Malak, and Moslander.
Jockeying for four, four-year seats are Rana, Reynolds, Jillian Mulqueen, Sarah Case, Kara Fanelli, and Bradley Popovich.
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The district is made up of four elementary schools: Kimberly Heights School in Tinley Park; ArborElementary School, Scarlet Oak School and Arbor Park Middle School (all of which are in OakForest).
Patch provided candidates with a questionnaire. Their answers are published in profiles.
Candidate:
Christina Doege
Campaign website:
Parentsfordistrict145change.org
Age (as of election day):
37
Town/city of residence:
Orland Park
School district:
District 145
Family. (Names, ages and any pertinent details you wish to share.)
Tim- husband- 40
Payton- daughter- 12Brooklyn- daughter- 9Hunter- son- 5
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? This includes any relatives who work in the government you're running for.
No
Education
Bachelors of health administration
Occupation. Please include years of experience.
Hospice sales consultant- 4
Healthcare ops and sales the last 20 years
Previous or current elected or appointed office*
N/A
The most pressing issues facing our district are _______, and this is what I intend to do about them.
Our teachers having a voice. I plan to work with administration to implant a group of teachers to have input in helping make decisions or bring ideas
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have a vested interested in our children and teacher as I have children in the district and want what's best for our children.
If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community or district?
We have a teacher and para shortage but yet we continue to have high turnover.
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.
Having transparency for our families in our district. Having our families feel comfortable with having a voice and ensuring that our teachers are also heard and have an opinion in choosing our curriculums.
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I'm driven in setting goals and exceeding them. I have many years experience taking difficult situations head on and getting resolution.
Why should voters trust you?
I was raised in the next town over and chose to buy a house and settle in Oak Forest because of the great schools, longevity of teachers and our community. I want what's best for not only my children but the children that are coming up in the next generation.
If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office a success?
Having more visibility to our families and getting more involvement from them.
What guidance should staff be given for dealing with potential ICE enforcement at schools?
N/A
How do you feel about sex education being taught in school? Should an LGBTQ component be included, and why or why not?
N/A
Should cell phones be banned during school? Why or why not?
N/A
When it comes to student achievement, what are schools within this district doing well and what needs to be improved? How can those improvements be made?
Our schools are currently not highlighting our children's achievements, whether it be an achievement in the community or an achievement within the school. I feel that our current administration should be highlighting these children.
Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?
No.