Audrey Williams-Lee was appointed the new vice president of the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education.
The appointment was made during the board of education meeting Thursday, April 25.
Williams-Lee will be taking the position after Fred Arkin, who had been serving in that position, declined to seek reelection.
Williams-Lee said that during the past year, her first on the board, she has been enjoying her time and is looking forward to another year of service.
“I am looking forward to contributing,” Williams-Lee said.
She added that she wants to ensure that communication with the OPRF community remains at the forefront of the work the board is doing.
“I appreciate that the administration has added communications to the strategic plan,” Williams-Lee said.
Williams-Lee was appointed to the school board in 2023 with a 6-0 vote after the resignation of Kebreab Henry, who moved out of the district.
“It really is a good board and I think they focus on the right things for the school,” she said.
Williams-Lee’s term expires in the spring of 2025.
Tom Cofsky, who has been serving as president of the board of education, was re-elected for the position. His term is also set to expire in the spring of 2025.
Mary Anne Mohanraj nominated Arkin for president, but he “politely” declined, he said.
Tim Brandhorst was also re-elected to serve as secretary for the board. His term expires in the spring of 2027.
The next board of education meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the high school.
