- Deerfield Public Schools District 109
- Your Board of Education
Your Elected Board of Education Members
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Sari Montgomery
PRESIDENT
Term Expires: 2025
Committee(s):
- Chair of the Executive Development Committee
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Ryan Kuo
VICE PRESIDENT
Term Expires: 2027
Committee(s):
- Chair of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Executive Development Committee
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Maureen Wener
SECRETARY
Term Expires: 2025
Committee(s):
- Member of the Facility Development Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Ed-RED Representative
- Legislative Liaison
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Kelly Jakymiw
MEMBER
Term Expires: 2025
Committee(s):
- Chair of the Facility Development Committee
- Member of the Executive Development Committee
- True North Representative
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Rosie Bonar
MEMBER
Term Expires: 2027
Committee(s):
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Member of the Policy Committee
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Andrew Morrison
MEMBER
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Mitch Dornfeld
MEMBER
Term Expires: 2027
Committee(s):
- Member of the Facility Development Committee
- Member of the Policy Committee
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Board of Education
Email the BOE
Email all members of the Board of Education at boe@dps109.org, or see each individual member’s contact information on this page. If you choose to email boe@dps109.org, the Board President will respond on behalf of the Board of Education.
Board Members/Training
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Board of Education members are elected by the voters who reside within the District 109 boundaries. Elections are held every two years. As required by the Illinois School Code, all Illinois school board members must receive training in the areas below. All of 109's Board Members have either completed these trainings or new members will complete as outlined below.
- The Basics of Governance - Board and board member roles and responsibilities and learn how high-functioning boards make a positive impact on student learning in their districts.
- Open Meetings Act (OMA) - Learn the law as it applies to school board meetings and members.
- Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members - Review education and labor law, financial oversight, accountability, fiduciary responsibilities, and evaluation procedures.
Contacting the Board of Education
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You can find each board member's contact information by clicking on their photo.
The Board of Education endeavors to reply to emails within 24 - 48 business hours.
BOE Retirement Celebration Oaths of Office
Board of Education Policies
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The Board of Education sets the policies of District 109, which the administration and staff follow to ensure that the District provides the best education of students and meets its responsibilities to all stakeholders. View the searchable Board Policy Manual online.