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Board approves non-renewal of two probationary teachers and accepts multiple resignations

Norridge School District 80 Board of Education · April 21, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a resolution to non-renew two probationary teachers at the end of the 2025–26 school year (Peter Mroz and Katarzyna Pepe) and accepted several resignations including Giles assistant principal Alyssa Gulo and coaching assignments for Gino Gapastione.

After returning to open session, the board approved a resolution for non-renewal and dismissal of two first-through-third-year probationary teachers at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year: Peter Mroz, Giles School science teacher, and Katarzyna Pepe, Giles School bilingual Polish teacher. The motion carried with five recorded yeas.

The board also approved a package of personnel resignations effective at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. Those accepted include Alyssa Gulo (Giles assistant principal); Semina Adzic (Giles math teacher); Cameron Davis (district bilingual Spanish teacher); Duc Do (Giles special education co-teacher); Donna Ferraro (Leigh social worker); Lilianna Gomez (Leigh special education teacher); Tim Larkin (Leigh social worker); Tetiana Makhnovets (Giles bilingual Ukrainian teacher); Natalie Piraino (Giles math teacher); and Gino Gapastione (coaching assignments). The personnel motion was moved by Mrs. Theodore, seconded by Mrs. McPhillips, and passed unanimously.