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Palos CCSD 118 honors outgoing board member Mark Kelly
Summary
The Palos CCSD 118 Board of Education recognized outgoing member Mark Kelly for his service and heard his farewell remarks, including a lighthearted Mark Twain quote and remarks thanking administrators, teachers and community volunteers.
The Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 Board of Education recognized outgoing board member Mark Kelly during its meeting, highlighting his service since his first election in April 2021 and his role as finance committee chair.
District staff introduced a video montage honoring Kelly’s service and invited him to speak. Kelly thanked fellow board members and district staff, saying, “In the first place, God made idiots. Then he made school boards,” and later added, “God bless the work,” as he closed his remarks.
Administrators and board members cited Kelly’s regular attendance at district events and professional development activities, noting his participation in the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) annual conference and volunteer work at Palos-area schools. The superintendent’s remarks said Kelly has two children who graduated from Palos CCSD 118 and described him as an active volunteer before joining the board.
Kelly said the board’s work — even when members disagreed — showed how volunteers can come together to manage community schools and support educators. He also thanked administrators, principals, teachers and paraprofessionals for “doing the heavy lifting.” The recognition included a brief video montage and a small presentation to Kelly.
No formal action or vote was taken on the recognition; the item was part of the superintendent’s report and public acknowledgments section of the meeting.
