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Vice President Jennifer Choke resigns to join Illinois Association of School Boards; board thanks her service
Summary
Vice President Jennifer Choke told the board she will step down to become director of government relations for the Illinois Association of School Boards. The board recognized her service and celebrated her contributions to governance and student voice.
The District 57 Board of Education on Oct. 16 recognized Vice President Jennifer Choke’s resignation and service after she accepted a new position as director of government relations for the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).
The board read a statement highlighting Choke’s contributions since joining the board in April 2021, including work on the strategic plan task force, the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, and support for student voice. Board members thanked Choke for her service and wished her well in the IASB role.
Choke’s resignation was presented as a personnel/board communication. The district did not announce an interim replacement or date of departure during the meeting; the board said it would communicate next steps about filling the vice‑president role.
No formal personnel action was taken at the Oct. 16 meeting beyond the recognition and congratulatory remarks.
