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Board approves hiring of Dr. Elizabeth Pikes as director of special services, effective July 1
Summary
The Berkeley SD 87 board voted to approve the superintendent’s recommendation to employ Dr. Elizabeth Pikes as director of special services effective July 1, 2026. The motion passed on a roll-call vote.
The Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education approved the recommended hire of Dr. Elizabeth Pikes as director of special services, with an effective start date of July 1, 2026.
A superintendent’s recommendation to employ Dr. Pikes was presented in open session following a closed-session discussion. Chair asked for a motion and called the roll; trustees responded with recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.
The new director will assume responsibilities for special-education oversight beginning in July; board materials note the hire was discussed in closed session and then presented for formal approval.
Board members offered brief words of welcome. One trustee said the hire represented an opportunity to support students and families and that the district looked forward to Dr. Pikes joining the leadership team.
