Incumbents retained their seats in both contested races for the Rockford School District 205 board.
Social worker Nicole Bennett and Rock Valley College advisor Kimberly Haley were re-elected.
RPS is the state’s third-largest district, with over 27,000 students.
For DeKalb District 428, 11 candidates were vying for just three spots. In a very close, competitive election where each candidate received a substantial number of votes, Nicholas Atwood, Jose Jaques, and Kristin Bailey won spots on the board.
School board members are unpaid, but perform a vast range of duties including setting school tax rates, approving funds, and adopting curricula.
