2016-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 17
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. THERESA DUNKIN ON HER RETIREMENT AS
SUPERINTENDENT OF DISTRICT 102
WHEREAS, Dr. Theresa Dunkin is the Superintendent of District 102 and plans to retire at the
end oft e 2015-16 school year; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Theresa Dunkin received her undergraduate degree from Augustana College,
her master's from Northeastern University, and her doctorate from Northern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Theresa Dunkin has been an educator for over 30 years as a at and reading
teacher in Lake Villa; elementary and junior high principal; and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
and Instruction prior to becoming District 102's Superintendent in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Theresa Dunkin's accomplishments have spanned all areas including enhancing
personalized leaming and academic or for all student populations; putting the district on the cutting
edge of technology and 21 st century leaming; cultivating a culture oft st and collaboration- making
students and staff safer; and involving the community in creating a five-year Learning Vision into
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Theresa Dunkin has received numerous accolades during her tenure as
Superintendent of District 102 including being awarded Best Community for Music Education for 2015-
2016; being recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program for 2014-2016; being nominated for
National Blue Ribbon of Excellence for Pritchett and Tripp Elementary Schools in 2015, serving as the
Executive Board President of the Special Education of Lake County Cooperative 2013 and as Board
Member since 2010; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
that the Village of Buffalo Grove thanks Dr. Theresa Dunkin on her retirement, her years of dedicated
service to children of District 102, as well as her commitment to improving the educational opportunities
in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
AYES: 0 —Berman, Trilling, Stein, Ottenheimer. Weldent'eld, Johnson
NAYES- 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 -None
PASSED: June 20, 2016.
APPROVED: J une 20, 2a 1 6.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Beverly Su n, Village President
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Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk