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Board approves Student Support Coordinator position after union consultation

Mokena School District 159 Board of Education · June 17, 2026
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Summary

On June 17 the Mokena SD 159 board approved a new Student Support Coordinator position for the MIS building by 4-1 vote; the administration will partner with the Mokena Teachers Association on the hiring process.

The Mokena School District 159 Board voted 4-1 on June 17 to create and approve a Student Support Coordinator position for the MIS building. Julie Oost moved the motion and Lisa Zielinski seconded it. The minutes record discussion about partnering with the MTA on the process of filling the role; Kelli MacMillan cast the lone dissent.

Heather Sullivan (representing MTA) spoke earlier in the meeting about the Student Support Coordinator position, and the board’s motion explicitly referenced coordinating with the union on hiring. The motion's roll call was recorded as: Mrs. Briscoe — yes; Mrs. Oost — yes; Mrs. Zielinski — yes; Mr. Andresen — yes; Mrs. MacMillan — no.

Minutes show the action was approved as a standalone personnel and program decision; the minutes do not list a specific salary for the new position or a start date.