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Douglas Parks, Chair

Dr. Douglas Parks has been in the education field for over 41 years. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia St. Teacher's College, Emporia KS, a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri-KC, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Missouri-KC. Major accomplishments include development of a long range strategic plan for Aptakisic School District, establishment of a positive relationship between the Board of Education and School District's administrative team and teaching personnel. Dr. Parks assisted SEDOL administrative staff, the executive board and leadership with establishing a value system that recognizes the right of all students to be educated in neighborhood schools regardless of their handicapping condition.

Bish Krywko

Mr. Krywko has lived in Round Lake for seven years and currently has a son who attends Round Lake High School. Another son graduated previously from Round lake High School.

Krywko is president of Checker Services Inc., a subsidiary of Checker Taxi Association. Both firms provide financial, insurance and dispatching services to the taxi transportation industry in the Chicago land area. The parent Checker is the largest such association in the Midwest, with over 1,400 members.

George Lingel

Lingel, who has served as a member of the SFA since the group was formed in August 2002, recently retired from Palatine School District 15 where he was Assistant Superintendent for Business and Auxiliary Services. He is a former director of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials and previously served several school districts in the business office and as a teacher.

Rosa Reyes-Prosen

Rosa Reyes-Prosen holds a management position, in the field of social services, for a not-for-profit organization. She is also on the advisory board for the Latino Coalition and Education Committee for Congressman Mark Kirk. Reyes-Prosen previously was on the College of Lake County Board of Trustees.

Robert M. Traxler

Traxler retired from the United States Army with the rank of major. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from St. Leo College and has completed several courses at Webster College in pursuit of a master's degree in public administration. For the past eight years, he has served on the Round Lake Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, currently serving as its recording secretary. Traxler will serve the remainder of the three-year term.