June 15, 2026 Board Briefs

The Community Consolidated School District 62 Board of Education meeting was held on June 15 2026. The full meeting agenda can be found on Diligent, while a livestream of the meeting can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Student Learning and Support Services

Year-end Monitoring of Long-Term Community Relations Plan

Director of Community Relations Jennifer Tempest Bova provided the Board of Education with an overview of department highlights for the 2025-2026 school year. A copy of the presentation can be accessed here.

Consent Agenda

Student Services Coordinator

Korine Fiorito was named Student Services Coordinator at the June 15 Board of Education meeting.

In her role as Student Services Coordinator, Fiorito is responsible for administering and supervising special education programs and services in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.

“I am beyond excited to join the team at District 62,” said Fiorito. “I look forward to supporting the continued growth and success of the school community to the best of my ability”.

Fiorito comes to the district with over 15 years of experience in education with a wide range of leadership and instructional expertise. She began her career as a general education teacher, later transitioning to special education teaching. Fiorito has served in various leadership roles including serving as a director and principal of a public therapeutic day school for students with emotional disabilities, as well as holding positions such as assistant director of curriculum and instruction, assistant principal, and special education coordinator.

Communications

Board of Education

Board Member Tina Garrett encouraged the community to participate in the Des Plaines Sustainability Survey. She will be attending the Des Plaines Chamber Legislative Summit on June 25.

Board Member Gene Haring was pleased to attend the Memorial Day event held at Lake Park. The Des Plaines History Center held a Town Hall on June 16 with State Representatives Michelle Mussman and Justin Cochran. He attended the ED-RED Summit on June 11.

Member Ron Burton commended everyone who organized the eighth grade commencement ceremonies this month.

President Elizabeth Massa congratulated those students who have been promoted to high school. She also congratulated District 62 students and staff at the end of the year. President Massa attended the ED-RED Summit along with Member Garrett and Member Haring held at the Lake County Regional Office of Education.

Superintendent

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Amadei recognized all the activities that took place at the end of the school year including the various events across the community. Dr. Amadei recognized those Special Olympic athletes who competed earlier this month at Illinois State University. Our D62 athletes received three first places, one second, one third and one fourth. Dr. Amadei thanked all those who participated as well as all those who volunteered their time to support our young athletes.

Dr. Amadei commented on the open investigation that began as a result of fraudulent activity that was identified in May involving one of the district accounts. Because this is an active investigation, the district cannot provide further comment at this time in order to protect the integrity of the process. However, Dr. Amadei commended the Des Plaines Police Department for their support throughout the investigation.

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