Lake Forest
This page provides a snapshot of publicly available information about the Lake Forest and its school board. It includes basic district characteristics, board composition, academic indicators, budget information, and public engagement practices. The information is intended to help residents understand how the district is structured and how the school board operates.
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Lake Forest
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James L. Rau
Board Role: Board President
Term End Year: 2029
Years on Board: 15
Professional Background: Legal Administration
Nominating District: At Large
Sarah Starkey
Board Role: Board Vice President
Term End Year: 2028
Years on Board: 7
Professional Background: Educator/School Counselor
Nominating District: At Large
Amber Rash
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2030
Years on Board: 1
Professional Background: Agricultural Lending Manager
Nominating District: At Large
Betty A. Wyatt
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2030
Years on Board: 5
Professional Background: Ecucator/Principle
Nominating District: At Large
Jordan McCloskey
Board Role: Member
Term End Year: 2027
Years on Board: 8
Professional Background: Educator
Nominating District: At Large
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