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Winfield Township candidates address CHSD 94 board during public participation
Summary
Several candidates for Winfield Township offices — trustee and clerk — spoke during the board’s public participation period, outlining priorities including Spanish-language access, tutoring programs, mentoring, senior services and township-run food pantry and youth programs.
During public participation at the March 18 Community High School District 94 board meeting, candidates for Winfield Township offices addressed the board and audience about their priorities and community service experience.
Rebecca Holmes, running for Winfield Township trustee, said she has six years on her children’s PTO and six years with the West Chicago Parks Foundation, and that she would work to provide township information in Spanish. "Currently, nothing is offered in Spanish… I think that's shameful and we need to change that," Holmes said.
Kirsten (Kiki) Jena, also running for trustee, described her PTO work and interest in establishing tutoring and ACT/SAT preparation programs and suggested high school volunteers could partner with seniors to bridge generational gaps.
Jennifer Scarpace, running for trustee, emphasized her background in child and adolescent mental health services and local wellness programs and said she would advocate for preserving services and accessing funding for family supports.
Sid Paulson (appearing on the ballot as Cynthia Sid Paulson), running for Winfield Township clerk, outlined experience as a 41-year teaching veteran and legislative volunteer work and said a clerk’s duties would include FOIA responses, meeting records and making materials available in both English and Spanish.
Mark Poulter, a staff member and long-time volunteer at West Chicago High School, used public comment to thank the board and administration and to praise school leadership and staff relationships.
Why it matters: Candidates used the board’s public comment period to present priorities relevant to district families — language access, tutoring and community services — which may inform partnerships between the township and local schools.
