CCSD 59 board approves contract for new superintendent Dr. Brett Galini

The Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education voted unanimously on Jan. 8 to approve the appointment and contract of Dr. Brett Galini as the district's next superintendent.

The action came at the committee-of-the-whole meeting, where the board’s presiding officer presented the contract for approval and a board member moved to accept it; another board member seconded. There were no public comments before the vote.

Board members described a long, stakeholder-driven search process. "We all went through a very long process … but at the end, I think we've got a very, very, very good person taking the helm," a board member said, praising consultant support and the candidate pool. The chair said the board used a candidate profile and stakeholder feedback to evaluate résumés and interviews before calling the roll and the vote.

Secretary Eddie read the roll and the board recorded each member’s vote aloud; all present voted "aye," and the motion passed.

After the approval, Dr. Galini addressed the board and audience, thanking members for the thorough search and pledging to be visible and supportive of school leaders, teachers and students. "I'm honored to serve as the next superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 59," he said. He added, "I will pledge to give 100% of myself to this role — my time, my heart, my passion — to support our school leaders," and acknowledged outgoing leader Terry Bresnahan for building a strong foundation.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and a brief reception that followed so attendees could meet the incoming superintendent. The contract’s effective date or other employment details were not specified in the meeting record provided.