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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: September 15, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ricky Rodgers, Dr. Brian Knetl, Beth Christoffel, Dr. Even Glazer, Lindsay Cochrane, Dr. Collette House, Rosaisela Sida-Nanez, Dr. Andalib Khelghati, Thomas Kim, Darrin Johnson, Colette Rozanski and the appointment of Dr. Brenda Barnwell, Tamara McClain and Dr. John Price to the to the Aurora Education Commission.
PURPOSE:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
We have eleven reappointments that will be appointed for a 3-year term and 3 new appointments with staggered terms.
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent eleven veterans and three new candidates.
Ricky Rodgers - African American Men of Unity - will expire in 2030
Dr. Brian Knetl - Waubonsee Community College will expire in 2030
Beth Christoffel - Community Foundation of Fox River Valley will expire in 2030
Dr. Even Glazer- Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy- will expire in 2030
Lindsay Cochrane - Dunham Foundation- will expire in 2030
Dr. Collette House- Aurora Christian School - will expire in 2030
Rosaisela Sida-Nanez - United Way/SPARK - will expire in 2030
Dr. Andalib Khelghati - Oswego SD 308 - will expire in 2030
Thomas Kim - Batavia SD 101- will expire in 2030
Darrin Johnson - Family Focus- will expire in 2030
Colette Rozanski - RC Wegman- will expire in 2030
Dr. Brenda Barnwell - Aurora University - will expire in 2029
Tamara McClain - College of DuPage - will expire in 2029
Dr. John Price - Indian Prairie SD 204- will expire in 2028
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of this appointment.
cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ricky Rodgers, Dr. Brian Knetl, Beth Christoffel, Dr. Even Glazer, Lindsay Cochrane, Dr. Collette House, Rosaise...
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