MEET THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Taft School District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. The Taft Board meets once a month to consider items of business and all general items relating to the functioning of the school district. Specific concerns should be first directed to the staff member, then the building Principal, followed by the Superintendent, and finally the Board of Education. The Board honors the chain of command and expects members of our community to follow the chain of command. If you are not sure to whom a question or concern should be addressed, contact the main office, and they will provide you with the appropriate guidance.
Members
Nicole Lane, President [2027]
Christine Jelinek, Vice President [2029]
Jessica Strote, Secretary [2029]
Rocco Colella Jr., Member [2027]
Melissa Bruss, Member [2027]
Amanda Brzuszkiewicz, Member [2029]
Lauren Scanlan, Member [2029]
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E-mail the Board of Education at BoE@taftsd90.org
Training
Member Name
Development & Training Activity/Provider
Nicole Lane
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2019)Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2019)​
Christine Jelinek
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2015)
Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2013)​
Jessica Strote
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2021)
​Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2021)
Rocco Colella Jr.
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2017)
Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2017)
Amanda Brzuszkiewicz
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2025)
Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2025)
Melissa Bruss
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (Completed 2023)
​Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (Completed 2024)
Lauren Scanlan
Open Meetings Act (OMA) (completed TBD)
Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) & Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Training for School Board Members (completed TBD)