BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Training and Development
The following Board Members have successfully completed a minimum of 4 hours of professional development and leadership training covering topics in education and labor law, financial oversight and accountability, fiduciary responsibilities of a school board member, trauma-informed practices for students and staff, and, improving student outcomes: Richard Facko, William Grady, Kathy Lachowicz, Amy Lyons, Patricia Powell, Kristin Restivo and Gail Rubio.
Mrs. Kathy Lachowicz, Secretary
30 year resident of Palos Heights
Single parent of 2002 alumni (Ashley)
Works at Shepard High School as a Para Professional
Board of Education member since 2000
President of homeowners association,
Treasurer of League of Women Voters
Coordinator of spring craft show at Shepard
Past member of CHSD218 Foundation
Dr. Patti Powell
Married to Rick Powell for 40 years
Three adult children, two daughters in law, and four grandchildren
One grandson a student at Chippewa
Resident of Palos Heights for 24 years
Professor of special education at Trinity Christian College for 20 years
Music teacher at Elim Christian Services for 15 years
BA in Music and Elementary Education from Calvin College
MEd in Deaf Education from the University of Arizona
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Illinois at Chicago
Mrs. Gail Rubio
Resident of Palos Heights since 2010
Four Children (3 graduates of the district and a 5th grader)
B.A. in Special Education from Benedictine University
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University
Former High School Teacher
9 years of Administrative Experience
Currently serve as Director for Special Services for Consolidated High School District 230
Dr. Richard Facko
Married to Cassie; Father of four children
Resident of Palos Heights since 1986
Graduate of District 128
Small business owner in Palos Heights
Board member since April 2017
Mrs. Amy Lyons
Married to Tom since 1997
Mom to 5 daughters
Moved to Palos Heights in 2004
Kids in District 128 since 2005, continuing through 2026
B.S. in the Teaching of English
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. William Grady
Resident of Palos Heights since 2005
Married to Kim since 2000
Two boys have gone through the district (2018 & 2020 graduate)
Accounting Degree from Illinois State
Finance Director, CPA
Board Member since April 2017
Mrs. Kristin Restivo
Resident of Palos Heights since 2008
One child currently in district (8th grade)
B.A. in Elementary Education
M.A. in Teaching & Leadership
Board member since November 2016
Regular school board meetings are typically held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. They are held in the board room at District Office (12809 S. McVickers Ave).
Click here for the 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
You can send an email to the entire board at: d128board@palos128.org