BOARD OF EDUCATION
Elmwood Community Schools is proud to introduce our prestigious board members. They come from all parts of the community to create a strong, united group that's focused on making Elmwood Community Schools one of the best school districts in Illinois.
The Elmwood Board of Education currently meets once a month on Monday, starting at 6:00 P.M., in the District Office. All meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
BOARD MEMBERS

Pictured left to right (starting at top): Katie Vaughan, Kevin Windish, Claude Keefer, Tom Conklin, Dean Cantu, Val Ramirez, Mark Davis.
Tom Conklin
Board Member
Term Expires 2023
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA
Contact: tconklin@elmwood322.com
Claude W. Keefer
Board Member
Term Expires 2023
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA
Contact: ckeefer@elmwood322.com
Jessica Reyling
Board Member
Term Expires 2023
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA, PDLT, Mandated Reporter, Basics of Gov.
Contact: jreyling@elmwood322.com
Kevin Windish
Board Member
Term Expires 2025
Completed Training: OMA
Contact: kwindish@elmwood322.com
Mark Davis
Vice President
Term Expires 2025
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA, Mandated Reporter
Contact: mdavis@elmwood322.com
Val Ramirez
President
Term Expires 2023
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA
Contact: vramirez@elmwood322.com
Katie Vaughan
Secretary
Term Expires 2025
Completed Training: OMA, FOIA, PERA, Basics of Gov.
Contact: kvaughan@elmwood322.com
BOARD OF EDUCATION CALENDAR
MEETING AGENDAS & MINUTES
REGULAR MEETINGS
January 23, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
February 27, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
March 27, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
April 24, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
May 22, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
June 19, 2023
Agenda | Minutes
COMMITEE MEETINGS
SPECIAL MEETINGS
BOARD POLICY MANUAL
RECORDS
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES
School board members seeking reelection and new candidates running for local boards of education can begin circulating nominating petitions on Tuesday, September 20 for the 2023 Consolidated Election. Petitions for school board candidates are available in the Illinois State Board of Elections 2023 Candidate’s Guide. A link to petition forms can be found on pages 42-43 of the Candidate’s Guide, along with a candidate checklist (page 12) and information on campaign contributions/expenses and disclosure (pages 19-20).
Additional information for school board candidates and about school board elections can be found online.
All documents for a Board of Education candidate in Peoria County can be accessed by clicking here.