Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

January 3, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting

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PLEASE NOTE: This meeting was live streamed, but not recorded for viewing later at the request of the presenter.

In Attendance

President Dr. Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Julie Hill, Dr. Chris Martelli, Tayyaba Syed. Ted Estes was absent.

Student Board Member: Elizabeth Bredfeldt


Presentation

Superintendent Dr. Melissa Kaczkowski introduced special guest Neuroscientist Dr. Terry Wu. Dr. Wu presented “The Science of Us vs. Them.” The presentation was live streamed, but not recorded by the request of Dr. Wu.


Over two million people have learned the Neuroscience of Human Decisions from Dr. Wu. He earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University and has a 35-year career in neuroscience. He studies how to apply neuroscience to strengthen leadership. His research into the Neuroscience of Leadership has uncovered many highly unique and valuable insights. Those insights empower leaders to make their leadership more predictable and successful.


CLICK HERE for a summary of the presentation provided by Dr. Wu.


Public Participation

None

UPCOMING MEETINGS

• Thursday, January 5, 2023, Special Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Central Services Office

• Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hadley Jr. High School

• Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hadley Jr. High School

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