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Board president apologizes for public confrontation; administrators mark Board Appreciation Month
Summary
Board President Wilbur Tillman apologized for a recent heated exchange with another elected official and pledged improved conduct; Dr. Maureen White thanked board members for their service and noted administrators placed small gifts at each member's table.
Wilbur Tillman, president of the Dolton School District 149 board, opened the Nov. 24 meeting with a public apology for a recent incident in which he "lost his temper and engaged in a heated exchange" with another elected official in the presence of staff. "He acknowledged that his behavior was a mistake and did not reflect the professionalism or leadership that staff deserve," Tillman said, adding he intends to demonstrate better conduct going forward.
Dr. Maureen White, speaking after the apology, recognized School Board Appreciation Month and said administrators left a small gift at each board member’s table to thank them for their service. The remarks came at the start of a meeting that ran until 11:24 p.m. and covered personnel decisions, facilities updates and budget motions.
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