About the Board
Board Members
Frank Parisi
Titles:
Board of Education President
Biography:
Mr. Parisi has served on the District 401 Board of Education since 2007, when he was appointed as an Interim Board Member. He was elected to his first four-year term of office in April 2009.
He won re-election in April 2013, April 2017 and April 2021.
Peter Volpe
Titles:
Board of Education Vice President
Biography:
Mr. Volpe has served on the District 401 Board of Education since April 2011, when he was elected to his first four-year term of office.
He won re-election in April 2015, April 2019 and April 2023.
Susan Capraro
Titles:
Board of Education Secretary
Biography:
Mrs. Capraro has served on the District 401 Board of Education since April 2001, when she was elected to her first four-year term of office.
She won re-election in April 2005, April 2009, April 2013, April 2017 and April 2021.
Jennifer Ranallo
Titles:
Board of Education Member
Biography:
Mrs. Ranallo has served on the District 401 Board of Education since December 2022, when she was appointed as an Interim Board Member.
She was elected to her first four-year term of office in April 2023.
Jonathan Rivera
Titles:
Board of Education Member
Biography:
Mr. Rivera has served on the District 401 Board of Education since April 2017, when he was elected to his first four-year term of office.
He won re-election in April 2021.
Jason Shipinski
Titles:
Board of Education Member
Biography:
Mr. Shipinski first served on the District 401 Board of Education from 2013 to 2015.
He was sworn in for his current four-year term of office in May 2023. Mr. Shipinski was elected in April 2023.
Michelle Silver
Titles:
Board of Education Member
Biography:
Ms. Silver has served on the District 401 Board of Education since May 2023, when she was sworn in for a four-year term of office.
She was elected to the Board in April 2023.
School Board Goals 2024-2027
Ensure the academic, social-emotional, and personal growth for all students.
Focus on Results to drive continuous improvements and equitable outcomes for all students.
Attract, engage and retain high quality staff in our schools and departments.
Address facility needs and maintain safe schools through financial stewardship- careful planning and budgeting.
Contact the Board
Board Email
schoolboard@epcusd401.org
Administrative Contact
Nancy Lasselle
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools & Board Recording Secretary
Locations:
District
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