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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ANNA KLIMKOWICZ RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Anna Klimkowicz was first elected to Illinois’ largest high school district, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, in 1997; and
WHEREAS, her tenure has included everything from how to provide instruction amid a highly infectious pandemic to evaluating the Columbine tragedy’s influence on school security; and
WHEREAS, prior to her service at District 211, Klimkowicz taught for two years and additionally served on the PTA in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54; and
WHEREAS, Klimkowicz has had the opportunity to watch both the District and education overall improve over time, and see the much-needed greater emphasis on students’ mental health; and
WHEREAS, Klimkowicz has found the value of mutual respect to be the ultimate lesson of the most emotionally charged matters the Board has dealt with; and
WHEREAS, after 28 years of dedicated service to the students of District 211, Klimkowicz left the board on April 24, 2025, having decided not to seek an eighth term with the belief that there should be another seat for someone with children in the schools; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong learner, Klimkowicz is still leaving her impact on the community as she maintains her professional jobs as an addictions counselor for SHARE and working with people on the verge of homelessness through Northwest Compass, both positions that have come about through education and certification attained during her time on the District 211 board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby congratulate Anna Klimkowicz on her years of service to the students of District 211, and wish her well on her future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and suitable copies be tendered to Anna Klimkowicz.
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