Lorraine Zaymi appointed Area 1 Superintendent with starting salary of $57,500

The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Board of Education meeting held on May 27, 2025, focused on key personnel changes and financial reports.

One of the most significant announcements was the appointment of Lorraine Zaymi as the new Area 1 Superintendent. Zaymi, who previously served as the principal of Pierce School of International Studies, will begin her role with a base salary of $157,500. Board members expressed their congratulations and support for her new position.

In financial matters, the board reviewed and ratified the processing of board bills and payments for the period from May 7 to May 20, 2025. The total accounts payable for this period amounted to $1,850,637.57, while manual check request payments totaled $1,584,918.48. Notably, there were no payments made to National Bank Insurance during this timeframe. The board unanimously approved these financial reports following a motion by Mr. Riddle and a second by Ms. Fabian.

The meeting concluded with a brief mention of upcoming committee reports, indicating ongoing discussions and planning within the district. Overall, the meeting highlighted important administrative changes and the district's financial management, setting the stage for future developments.