2017 election questionnaire: Chris Kosel, candidate for Lincoln-Way board

Lincoln-Way District 210 school board candidate Chris Kosel submitted this questionnaire, answering The Herald-News' questions about the 2017 board race.

Name: Chris Kosel

Political party: Republican

Age: 46

Address: 850 Grand Mesa, New Lenox, IL 60451

Marital status: Married

Significant other: Michele Kosel

Profession: Exchange & Network Administrator

Employer: Jenner & Block LLP

Email address: Chris@Kosel.net

Website: Kosel.net

Children: William (L-W Central Class of 2010)

Madison (L-W West Class of 2021)

Lacey (L-W West Class of 2025)

Education: New Lenox District 122 Grade School

Lincoln Way Community District 210 High School

Joliet Junior College

University of Illinois at Chicago

Why are you running for the Lincoln-Way District 210 school board?

I believe that it is every citizens duty to give back, this is one ways that I choose to do so.

What are your qualifications to serve as a board member?

As a Christian, Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend I have a solid ethical foundation to build upon. Coupled with my experiences in Small Business, Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, and Legal industries. I bring a unique set of skills to this office. I always strive to find the best solution for taxpayers, students, and community while maintaining a "constant state of improvement"

What are the greatest challenges the district is facing in the coming years?

Maintaining our many accomplishments, while adapting to a changing fiscal landscape, and preparing for whatever the future holds.

If elected, what will be your top three priorities?

Finances

Constant state of improvement in all areas

Technology

What steps should the school board take to make the district more financially stable?

Use the planning process with the community, and board (as a whole) to eliminate short term borrowing, increase reserves, investigate alternative funding opportunities, and work with the community further develop the next steps for the district.

As a school board member, how will you work to regain public trust in the district after the many recent controversies?

Though hard work, transparency, and further including the community in the education of our children.