Current Term: April 2009 - April 2013

Brian Rychlec and his wife Dawn have lived in Woodridge since 1992. They have two daughters Brianna and Brooke, who attend Sipley School.

Brian received his BS in Business from the University Of Illinois-Chicago and now is a Loan Officer for MidAmerica Bank in Downers Grove. He also volunteers for several community organizations: Treasurer for the Special Events Committee, Member of the Woodridge Public Education Foundation, Participant in the District 68 Strategic Planning Session and Precinct Committeeman for Lisle Township.

Brian's goal as a board member is to ensure that the children of the District will continue to receive the quality education that the community needs for future citizens. The schools are one of the many reasons people move to our community, an excellent education is required by today's employers.

Current Term: April 2007 - April 2011

Leslie Pollack is a resident in the Woodridge School District and has served on the Board of Education since June of 1997.

Mrs. Pollack received her R.N. degree from Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing, University of Illinois C.C. She is currently employed as a general pediatrics nurse.

Mrs. Pollack, her husband James, and children Zac, Aaron, Jordan and David reside in the John L. Sipley School attendance area.

Current Term: April 2009 - April 2013

Jeff Cortez has been a resident of Woodridge School District 68 since 1998 and is currently serving his second term of office on the Board of Education.

Mr. Cortez holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana and is currently the operations manager for FKI Logistex's midwest regional office. Jeff has also been active in the Woodridge Soccer Association for many years both as a past board member and coach.

Jeff and his wife Deborah are parents of two children and reside in the Meadowview School attendance area.

Current Term: April 2009 - April 2013

Tom and his wife Coni have lived in Woodridge since August 1979 . They have three children Nadine, Heather and Tom who benefited from the educational opportunities they received while going through the Woodridge school system. During his 35 year career in the education field Tom has been a teacher, a building administrator and a district administrator. Since his retirement in June 2004, Tom is now employed as an Educational Consultant with Naperville Community Unit School District 203. He has earned degrees from Illinois State University and Northeastern Illinois University as well as completing course work at both Concordia College and Northern Illinois University. Tom is currently a member of the IRTA (Illinois Retired Teachers Association) and IAASE (Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education).

Tom has been involved with the community and School Districts 68 and 99 for the past eighteen years. He has been a coach and an officer for the Woodridge Soccer Association (WSA). Tom participated in the Sipley Teachers and Parents Organization (STP) while his children attended the school. He has been a member of the Downers Grove South Wrestling Booster Club and managed the concession area. Tom has been a member of the Woodridge School District Strategic Planning Committee developing strategic goals for the future of the district. .