The Superintendent's Office Team

About Us

  • The Superintendent’s Office provides leadership and support to further the mission to Engage, Inspire, Empower the District community. 

    Community Questions and Media Relations: Direct any media requests to Eric Steckling at esteckling@dps109.org. Community members can contact Eric with any questions about the District or our schools. 

    Residency and the Board of Education: For questions regarding District 109 residency or the Board of Education, contact Rebecca Rudd at rrudd@dps109.org.

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Mission & Vision

  • Mission: Provide innovative educational experiences of the highest quality that engage, inspire, and empower each student to excel and contribute to improving the world.

    Vision: District 109 students will excel and contribute when they have the knowledge and skills to be:

    • Lifelong, self-directed learners
    • Critical and creative thinkers
    • Effective communicators
    • Collaborative team members
    • Respectful and responsible members of society

District Organization

Administrative Procedures

  • The administration, under the leadership of the Superintendent, is responsible for creating the procedures that the District follows to implement Board policy with fidelity. The Administrative Procedure Manual posted below is a comprehensive list of these procedures.