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Board honors retiring trustees Alexander Brunk and Dan Jenks for eight years of service
Summary
Trustees Alexander Brunk and Dan Jenks were recognized for eight years of service to North Shore SD 112; the board highlighted their roles in the Long Range Facility Plan, the 2022 referendum, literacy initiatives, and fiscal oversight.
At the Organizational Meeting the board formally recognized two trustees who are leaving the board after eight years of service: Alexander Brunk and Dan Jenks.
Board members and Superintendent Dr. Michael Lubelfeld praised Mr. Brunk’s leadership as former Board President and Policy Committee chair, noting his advocacy for curriculum standards and literacy work; they credited Mr. Brunk with analytical oversight during the district’s modernization planning. Mr. Jenks was recognized for serving as Finance Committee Chair, for careful budget oversight, and for his role in structuring referendum bonds used to finance Phase 2 of the district’s facility projects.
Both trustees reflected on accomplishments and offered parting counsel. Mr. Jenks emphasized the complexity of district governance and urged parents to engage respectfully; Mr. Brunk encouraged the board to prioritize evidence-based decisions and to keep student needs paramount. The acknowledgements cited specific past actions, including the 2022 referendum and adoption of early literacy programming.
