Governance
The turnaround of public schools requires a broad and far-reaching collaboration of educational, political, corporate, religious, civic, and grassroots entities faithfully working together to advance educational achievement and further educational attainment. Alignment Rockford’s Governing and Operating Boards consist of officials of Rockford Public Schools District 205, the City of Rockford, Winnebago County, and the leaders of higher education, business, faith, recreational, social service, and other community organizations. The Operating Board, which reports to the Governing Board, directs education improvement project implementation and oversees the progress of Alignment Teams. Alignment Teams are established to address high priority strategic needs identified by the Rockford Public schools. Please click here for more information about Alignment Teams.
Governing Board of Directors:
PAST GOVERNING BOARD CHAIR
Rev. Dr. K. Edward Copeland
Pastor, New Zion Baptist Church
GOVERNING BOARD CHAIR
Rebecca Cook-Kendall
Executive Director, Rockford Regional Health Council
GOVERNING BOARD VICE-CHAIR
Sarah Wolf
Executive Director, Discovery Center Museum
SECRETARY
Earl Wilsey
Schmeling Construction Company
TREASURER
Anthony Troxell
All World Machinery
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emily Klonicki
Alignment Rockford
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Julie Bosma
United Way of Rock River Valley
Mike Broski
President, Entre Computers
Paula Carynski
President, OSF, Saint Anthony
Pastor Edward Copeland
New Zion Baptist Church
Einer Forsman
President and CEO, Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Eric Fulcomer
President, Rockford University
Robert Guirl
Process and Strategy Professional Services
Hon. Judge Janet Holmgren
Winnebago County 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Maggie Hradecky
WIFR
Dr. Ehren Jarrett
Superintenent, Rockford Public School District 205
Mayor Thomas McNamara
Mayor, City of Rockford
Christine Ostergard
Collins Aerospace
Kevin Polky
KP Counseling
Dr. Sam Pope
University of Illinois Medical Center
Michael Pura
Associated Bank
Jay Sandine
Rockford Park District
Dr. Howard Spearman
President, Rock Valley College
June Stanford
Rockford Public School District 205
Kristin Williams
Woodward, Inc.
Operating Board Members: