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Alton Community Unit School District 11

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About
 
 
 
 
daivd lauschke

David Lauschke - President

dlauschke@altonschools.org
 
David is a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA and a MS in Finance. He has been actively involved in local real estate since 1980. He has been involved in appraising, brokerage and most recently in building homes.  
 
David is the father of 3 children and his wife works as a teacher in the Alton School District. His eldest son graduated from Alton High School and is currently in the financial industry and residing in Chicago. His twin daughters attend the University of Illinois.  
 
David resides in the Godfrey area.  He is actively involved in the community, volunteering considerable time to worthwhile causes.  He has served on the ACUSD#11 School Board for over 20 years.
 
 
 
Christina M.

Christina M. Milien- Vice President

cmilien@altonschools.org
 
I am a 2000 graduate of Alton High School.  I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master's degree from St. Louis University and a juris doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law. Currently, I am a senior associate attorney with Mandarich Law Group.
 
"I am excited to serve on the school board because I received a quality education from the District.  I hope my experience and background will support my service on the Board and continuing the District's tradition of excellence."
 
I have two students in the Alton School District and I am the daughter of Cathy M. Williams and the late Roy Williams.  Besides being an active parent in the District, I spend time serving my church, Shalom Church (City of Peace). 
 
 
 
vivian monckton

Vivian Monckton - Secretary

vmonckton@altonschools.org
 
I have lived in Alton since 1987, moving here from Lawrence, Kansas. I am a graduate of the University of Kansas, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I am the proud mother of two children, both graduates of Alton High School. My daughter is a pharmacist and she and her husband live in the area. My son is an engineer and he and his wife live in Texas. Both of my children received an excellent education at Alton High and I want the same opportunity for current students and students in the future.
 
I sell residential and commercial real estate in the area. I see a strong tie between a community and the school system. A strong school district elevates a community and community support strengthens the school district. The two are linked together and one can’t be strong without the other. I love Alton/Godfrey. I love the history, the scenic beauty, the “can do” spirit among the citizens.
 
I have always been a firm believer in public education. I was raised in public schools, as were my children. Public education is a cornerstone of a democratic society – an opportunity for all. We must continue to balance the needs of top performing students along with those that need extra help. We need to provide a variety of strong fine arts and extra-curricular programs because education is not limited to that which comes from a classroom or a textbook. Those programs are essential to bind us to the community at large, enriching not only our students but our citizens.
 
I serve on the school board because I enjoy giving to others. My grandparents displayed a work ethic which I choose to emulate. Giving to others is reflex. The more I give, the more I receive in return. Service on the school board seems to be the most significant gift I feel I can give to the community. Alton/Godfrey is blessed with a generous base of talent – I am only one of many who give much.  
 
 
Tiana Gipson
 

Tiana Gipson - Board Member 

tgipson@altonschools.org
 
Tiana is an Alton High School Graduate (Class of 2008). Tiana received an associate’s degree from Lewis and Clark Community College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in Corporate and Organizational Communication. She indicated her desire to continue providing ACUSD #11students, parents and staff with a positive educational environment.
 
Tiana currently works in the medical field.
 
 
ed gray
 

Edmond J. Gray - Board Member 

egray@altonschools.org
 
Born and raised in Collinsville, Illinois.  I received a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from SIU-E, a Masters in Education Administration from the University of Illinois and a Specialist in Education Administration from SIU-E.
 
I retired from Alton School District on June 30th, 2001 after 34 years of service. During this time I was a music teacher, Jr High School Assistant Principal and a central office administrator where I was the supervisor for the maintenance and custodial staff, warehouse operations, transportation services, construction projects and the music program.
 
I am on the Board of Directors for many community service organizations. These include the Elijah P. Lovejoy Memorial, Pride Inc., Alton Band and Orchestra Builders and Alton City Cemetery. I have been a member of the School Board in Alton since 2005.
 
 
 
Barry
 

Barry Macias - Member

bamacias@altonschools.org
 
Barry Macias was appointed to the Board in May of 2009.  Barry has a passion for improving all aspects of the Alton School District, through excellent teaching and an concentrated focus on improving the extracurricular programs in the District, both athletics and music.   He feels by creating an environment where students can reach their full potential, and have an enjoyable experience learning about teamwork and leadership, he is representing the taxpayers of the community that elected him to office. 
 
As a local business owner, he feels that by building a strong reputation for excellence, you create an environment of success that attracts new families to the community. 
 
Barry and his wife are both graduates of Alton High School.  They have three children, Sofia, Arie and Alex, all whom have had great experiences in public education.  Barry has worked in the insurance industry for twenty-five years, the last fifteen as a self-employed insurance agent in the Alton community. 
 
 
 
Al Womack

Al Womack - Member

alwomack@altonschools.org
 
     I am an Alton High School graduate (Class of 1989). I also hold a Bachelor of Science Degree from Central State University in Business Administration. I have been the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Alton for the past 26 years. I am also the proud father of three children. 
 
    Along with serving as an Alton School Board Member, I have had the honor of being the Commissioner/Vice President of the Alton Housing Authority, Facilitator of “Uncomfortable Conversations”, Youth Advocate & Mentor, City of Alton Human Relations Commission, ROAR Volunteer, OSF- St. Anthony’s Hospital Community Assessment Team, ACUSD #11 Wall of Fame Committee, Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Board of Directors and Governmental Relations Committee Member, Alton Education Foundation Board Member, Madison – Bond County Workforce Investment Board and Catholic Children’s Home Advisory Board.



BOARD COMMITTEES

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Negotiations

IASB Governance
Barry Macias- Chair
Ed Gray
Al Womack
Vivian Monckton-Chair 
Christina M. Milien
Tiana Gipson
 
Barry Macias- Chair
Christina M. Milien
 
 
TBD, Delegate
TBD, Alternate
 
 
Each Illinois school board member who is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy of at least one year’s duration must complete State-mandated professional development leadership training (PDLT) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) training. State-mandated training is also required for board members who want to vote upon a dismissal based upon the Performance Evaluation Reform Act. For additional information, see Board policy 2:120, Board Member Development.
The following table contains State-mandated training requirements and other professional development activities that were completed by each Board member. When the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) provided the training, the acronym “IASB” follows the listed activity.
 
NAME
Development and Training Activity Completed and Provider
Date  Completed
 
 
 
Tiana Gipson
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
10/22/2023
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training - IASB
10/22/2023
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act - IASB
10/22/2023
 
Basics of Governing for School Board Members - IASB
10/22/2023
 
Statement of Economic Interest - County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
Edmond Gray
OMA- Open Meetings Act - IASB
11/19/2011
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training for School Board Members- IARSS
5/8/2013
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act  - IASB
7/21/2013
 
Basic Governing for School Board Members - IASB
5/8/2015
 
Southwestern Division Meeting - IASB
10/16 - 3/17 -  10/17
 
School Board Member Training - IASB
11/2017 & 11/2019
 
Statement of Economic Interest - County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
David Lauschke
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
12/16/2012
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training- IASB
9/9/2014
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act  - IASB
9/9/2014
 
Southwestern Division Meeting - IASB
10/1/2019
 
Statement of Economic Interest - County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
Barry Macias
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
4/18/2013
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training- IASB
5/19/2014
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act  - IASB
5/19/2014
 
Southwestern Division Meeting - IASB
3/29/2017
 
School Board Member Training - IASB
11/2017 & 11/2017
 
Statement of Economic Interest- County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
Christian M. Milien
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
9/10/2021
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training - IASB
10/3/2021
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act - IASB
10/3/2021
 
Basics of Governing for School Board Members - IASB
10/3/2021
 
Statement of Economic Interest - County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
Vivian Monckton
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
12/26/2012
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training- IASB
11/17/2013
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act  - IASB
11/17/2013
 
JAC Panels - IASB
11/17/2013
 
Southwestern Division Meeting - IASB
3/29/2017
 
School Board Member Training - IASB
11/2017 & 11/2017
 
Statement of Economic Interest- County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
 
 
Al Womack
OMA- Open Meetings Act - Attorney General
5/13/2023
 
PDLT- Professional Development Leadership Training - IASB
5/13/2023
 
PERA- Performance Evaluation Reform Act - IASB
5/13/2023
 
Basics of Governing for School Board Members - IASB
5/13/2023
 
Statement of Economic Interest - County Clerk Office
Yearly in April
 
IASB is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the Illinois public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of State government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of the School Code. The vision of IASB is excellence in local school board governance supporting quality public education.
For more information regarding IASB and its programs, visit www.iasb.com.
October 2023