The District 96 Foundation Board of Directors is currently comprised of 13 community members who volunteer their time and talent to help shape a brighter future for our students. Their commitment to providing the very best educational opportunities for our young people directs their efforts. Their vision, hard work, dedication and financial support make a positive difference in our District 96 schools and in our community.
Our OfficersWright Chase, President Buffalo Grove, IL Self-Employed District resident since 2001 Father of two District 96 Alumni Board member since 2008 Marie Kupferschmid, Secretary Long Grove, IL Sr. Risk Manager, Baxter District resident since 2010 Four children, two currently attend Kildeer Elementary Board member since 2012Board MembersJerry Coghlan Kildeer, IL Retired CEO, Great Kitchens District resident since 1996 Father of a Woodlawn Student Board member since 2012 Robin Eisenstot Buffalo Grove, IL Area Manager, Champions District resident since 1997 Mother of two District 96 Alumni Board member since 2012 Scott Fishkin Buffalo Grove, IL Insurance Broker President, Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce District resident since 1998 Father of two District 96 Alumni Board member since 2012 Dr. Michael Klass Buffalo Grove, IL Dentist District resident since 1983 Father of three District 96 Alumni Board member since 2000 Debbie Kovich Buffalo Grove, IL Retired D96 Teacher District resident since 1983 Mother of two District 96 Alumni Board member since 2012 |
Martin Sussman, Vice President Buffalo Grove, IL Retired President & CEO District resident since 1971 Father of three District 96 Alumni, eight grandchildren, two currently attending Twin Groves Middle and two D96 Alumni Board member since 2012 Linda Rosen Buffalo Grove, IL Music Director, BG Encore Singers Retired D96 Teacher District resident since 1983 Mother of two District 96 Alumni Board member since 2012 Marilee Sarlitto Long Grove, IL D96 Technology Coach District resident since Mother of three District 96 Alumni Board member since 2005 Lenna Scott Buffalo Grove, IL Admissions & Marketing Director Mother of two children currently attending Prairie Elementary & Twin Groves Board member since 2012 Dr. Gregg Stern Buffalo Grove, IL Chiropractor Vice-President, Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce District resident since 1990 Father of two currently attending Twin Groves Middle School Board member since 2012 Beverly Sussman Buffalo Grove, IL Trustee, Village of Buffalo Grove Retired District 96 Teacher District resident since 1971 Mother of three District 96 Alumni eight grandchildren, two currently attending Twin Groves and two D96 Alumni Board member since 2012 |
| Ex-officio, Kevin Ryan, Director of Educational Technology & 21st-Century Learning | |
| Ex-officio, Julie Schmidt, Superintendent | |
| Ex-officio, Marc Tepper, President, Board of Education | |
