Parent Organizations:

The Home and School Association Board encourages parental involvement in student life through volunteerism. Its Board sponsors the annual back to School Night, Natural Helpers luncheon/style show, Afterglo dinner/auction, and other activities. Chairmen of the following parent organizations comprise the board:

 

Home and School Association Board:

David and Sarah Deutsch - Co-Chairs
Phone: 815-636-9607

Richard and Ann Hayes - Co-Chairs
Phone: 815-965-5509

Dr. David and Kim Cheng - Co-Chairs
Phone: 815-636-7725

 

Afterglo:

Stacy Paris
Phone: 815-509-7740

Lisa Leahr
Phone: 815-218-2679

 

The Athletic Boosters support all Boylan teams mainly by working concessions, taking tickets, and ushering at games.

Steve Halbrader, Chairman
Phone: 815-633-3658

Patti Carlson-Alms - Co-Chair
Phone: 815-398-3444

Steve Girard - Co-Chair
Phone: 815-963-4617

Doug Mark - Co-Chair
Phone: 815-962-2058

 

The Friends of the Fine Arts support student endeavor in the visual, performing, literary and musical arts. Yearly projects include sponsorship of Mosaic, the school's annual literary magazine, and Boylan's permanent art collection.

Brenda Battista, Chairman
Phone: 885-1058

Dr. Mike and Diane Potts - Co-Chairs
Phone: 815-637-4608

 

Natural Helpers recognizes those in the school community who are most regularly sought out by others for listening or advice. A survey is conducted each winter to identify those students and staff members who the student body consider to be "natural helpers." Those identified in the survey are invited to training sessions to refine communication skills.

Jule Popanz - Chair
Phone: 877-0531

 

Natural Helpers Luncheon:

Tonya Reese - Chair
Phone: 815-965-7144

 

Parent Network cooperates with school personnel to chaperone dances, provide speakers on topics pertaining to teens and their parents, and foster communication among parents for the welfare of all Boylan students.

Mary Ellen Skwark - Co-Chair
Phone: 815-877-3359

Rick and Val Seivert Co-Chairs
Phone: 815-988-1218

 

Red Ribbon is a substance abuse education program that involves students and parents in support of a drug-free lifestyle.

Paul Perrone - Chair
Phone: 815-222-4349