KCSEC Governing Board Members

The KCSEC Governing Board provides special education services by joint agreement within a system that demonstrates shared responsibility and equitable distribution of resources among the member districts while respecting geographic, socio-economic and cultural differences of each community. Partnerships with parents, business and industry, community resources, and staff are developed in order to guarantee special education students will learn the academic, vocational and social skills necessary to achieve their individual potential in order to function as independent, productive adults in their homes and communities. KCSEC believes that all students can learn. We provide special education students with equal access to general education programs and facilities. Decisions regarding programs and placement are determined by the IEP Team and provided within the local community whenever possible. Special education students are taught in the least restrictive environment by qualified staff utilizing individualized methods and materials which reflect best practices. Diagnostic and support services are made available to students in a manner which is non discriminatory and recognizes the individual needs and differences of Students, their families, their culture, and the community in which they live. KCSEC believes staff and administrators should grow both personally and professionally and believes that they should encourage and acknowledge creative teaching and program development, research, diagnostics, and delivery of related services.

The Governing Board is made up of the following members:

Mr. Paul Nordstrom Superintendent Regional Office of Education
109 West Ridge Street Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4168 (ofc)
Mr. Christopher Mehochko Assistant Superintendent Regional Office of Education
109 West Ridge Street Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4168 (ofc)
Dr. Daniel O’Donnell Superintendent
Oswego School District #308
4175 Route 71 Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3080 (ofc)
Mr. Todd Colvin Associate Superintendent
Oswego School District #308
4175 Route 71 Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3080 (ofc)
Voting Member
Dr. Scott Wakeley Superintendent
Yorkville School District #115
602 Center Parkway, Suite A Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382 (ofc)
Mr.Tim Shimp Associate Superintendent
Yorkville School District #115
602 Center Parkway, Suite A Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382 (ofc)
Voting Member
Dr. Diane Cepela Superintendent
Newark Grade School District #66
503 Chicago Road Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143 (ofc)
Voting Member
Ms. Pauline Berggren Superintendent
Newark High School District #18
413 Chicago Road Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164 (ofc)
Voting Member
Mr. Michael Rustman Superintendent
Lisbon Grade School District #90
127 South Canal Street Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324 (ofc)
Voting Member
Dr. Laurel Walker Superintendent
Plano School District #88
800 S. Hale Street Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-8978 (ofc)
Voting Member