School Board

Welcome to the Harlem Board of Education

The Harlem School District 122 Board of Education is committed to serving our students, families, staff, and community through thoughtful leadership, responsible governance, and a focus on student success.

The seven-member Board of Education is elected by the community to establish district policy, provide financial oversight, set priorities, and work collaboratively with the Superintendent to advance the mission and goals of Harlem School District 122. Through this work, the Board helps ensure that our schools continue to provide meaningful opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and realize their unlimited potential.

Strong public schools are built through strong connections with the communities they serve. The Board values transparency, community engagement, and open communication and encourages residents to stay informed and participate in the governance of their school district.

On this page, you can learn more about your Board of Education members, access meeting agendas and minutes, review Board policies and committee information, watch Board meetings, and find information about public participation.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Harlem School District 122.

I am Harlem. You are Harlem. We are Harlem.

Public Comment 

Individuals who wish to make public comment may do so in-person or by submitting that public comment via email to boardofeducation@harlem122.org or by mailing that public comment to Attn: Board of Education, 8605 North Second St., Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. For information, please review School Board Policy 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board.

Submitted by mail or email:  If you would like to submit a public comment in writing, please include your name, address, contact information, and public comment.  The comments should be limited to 400 words or less as this is the equivalent of three minutes.  Each Board member will receive your comment; however, it will not be read aloud at the Board meeting.  

Submitted in person:  If you would like to make a public comment in person, please complete a Public Comment form that is available at the Board meeting site and submit that to the Board President before the meeting is called to order.   You will be allowed three minutes to provide your comment during the “Comments from the Community” section of the Board meeting.