Newly members of the District 233 school board, from left, Tamekia Smith, Camille O'Quin and Ariana Leonard took their oaths of office at the May 6 board meeting. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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Support, words of encouragement given to new District 233 board members

Ariana Leonard, Camille O’Quin and Tamekia Smith repeated their oath of office as new District 233 school board members before a packed meeting room at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on May 6.

Outgoing board members Michelle Hoereth, Steve Anderson and Cynthia Turnquest shared encouraging words about the camaraderie and respect their fellow members share as they do the hard work setting policy, reviewing curriculua and making financial decisions  H-F.

“For the incoming board: Oh wow, you’re…

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