District 200 Board of Education to Appoint New Member

On Wednesday, August 24, the Board of Education will appoint Mrs. Julie Kulovits as a Member of the Board of Education. Mrs. Kulovits will fill the vacancy on the Board left by Mrs. Mary Yeboah, who resigned as a result of moving out of state earlier this summer.

Mrs. Kulovits was chosen from a field of 14 applicants who completed applications and letters of interest and were interviewed regarding their qualifications and goals for District 200 earlier this month.

Board President Chris Crabtree said, “The Board was grateful to have such a large, talented group of community members apply and decided to bring in all the applicants for an in-person interview. Mrs. Kulovits brings to the board a strong understanding of board governance through her work as an attorney that interacts with boards of directors and other tax-exempt organizations. Mrs. Kulovits brings unique experiences and skill sets to our team.”

Kulovits is looking forward to serving her community in this new role. “I have enjoyed being part of the CUSD 200 community and wanted to give back and serve the great schools, teachers, students and staff we have here in our district,” said Mrs. Kulovits. “I’m looking forward to providing thoughtful and respectful leadership to support our district’s educators and equip all students in the District to succeed.”

Mrs. Kulovits has been a resident of District 200 since 2016 and has three children that attend Wiesbrook Elementary, where she has frequently volunteered her time over the years. Mrs. Kulovits enjoys serving and giving back to her community. She has served on the City of Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission and on the board of her homeowner’s association.

Regarding her educational background, Mrs. Kulovits received a B.A. in Business Administration (Cum laude) from Augustana College and a Juris Doctor (Summa cum laude) from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law.

Mrs. Kulovits began her career at the Collins Law Firm, P.C. in Naperville where she was promoted to Senior Attorney before moving on to North American Spine Association where she served as General Counsel. Currently, she serves professional associations and other tax-exempt organizations remotely as Counsel for Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC, in Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Kulovits will serve in this capacity until the April 2023 Consolidated Election at which time this Board Position will be open for candidates to run for a 2-year term, fulfilling Mrs. Yeboah’s original term for which she was elected.