Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION

The seven board members and the superintendent smiling at the camera

Front Row: Laura Wilks, Krista Simmons (Secretary), Wendy Maynard-Somers (Superintendent), Diana Walker (President), Christy Corsi
Back Row: Jessica Eberstein (Treasurer), Benjamin Overgaard (Vice President), Diana Shoup

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

Diana Walker
President
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Email Diana Walker

Benjamin Overgaard
Vice President
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Email Benjamin Overgaard

Jessica Eberstein
Treasurer
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Email Jessica Eberstein

Krista Simmons
Secretary
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Email Krista Simmons

Christy Corsi
Board Trustee
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Email Christy Corsi

Diana Shoup
Board Trustee
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Email Diana Shoup

Laura Wilks
Board Trustee
Term Expires: December 31, 2026
Email Laura Wilks

Galesburg-Augusta Mission Statement

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools will empower all students to be productive and responsible citizens.

Previous Slide
Next Slide
Students showing off the art they made

Your School Board

The Board of Education is a seven member legislative body elected by residents of the school district. Galesburg-Augusta's School Board Members must develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues which impact the entire community. The Board includes a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and three trustees. The officer positions are elected annually by the Board during their organizational meeting in January.

What are the duties of the Board?

The board of education is the policy making body of the school district. The policies which it establishes are executed by the administration and staff of the district. Policy decisions of the board are duplicated in the Board Policy Book.

The Superintendent

The Superintendent of Schools is the Chief Executive Officer of the district, but does not vote. It is the Superintendent's responsibility to advise board members on all matters, to execute policies and decisions made by the board, and to operate the district so that all students receive the best education possible.