NLCP Board of Directors & Trustees
Consistent with laws that preside over public charter schools in Illinois, NLCP is governed by a Board of Directors charged with overseeing our school and organizational operations. The board is comprised of individuals from the community as well as greater Chicago. Together, they bring a wide variety of expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to bear at NLCP. Their invaluable guidance and input make a real and lasting impact at NLCP.
2024-2025 NLCP Board Members
- Al Bennett Professor, Roosevelt University
- Rev. James Brooks CEO, Lawndale Christian Health Center
- M. Hill Hammock Chair, Cook County Health & Hospital System
- Bruce Miller (BoardChair) Retired, Lawndale Christian Health Center
- Robin Steans Executive Director, Advance Illinois
- Carrie Stewart Managing Director, Afton Partners
- Rob Werner Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates
- Wilonda Cannon Chief Program Officer, Community Economic Development
- Alees Edwards Community Coordinator, 11th Police District Councilwoman
- John Horan President Emeritus of NLCP
- Karen Castleberry Community Outreach Engagement Specialist, I Am Able Center For Family Development
2024-2025 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 24, 2024 – Minutes
- October 29, 2024 – Minutes
- November 14, 2024 – Agenda
- November 19, 2024 – Agenda
- January 21, 2025
- March 18, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- June 24, 2025
2023-2024 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 26, 2023 – Minutes
- October 3, 2023 (Steans Family Foundation -50 E Washington St., Suite 4) – Closed Session
- November 28, 2023 – Minutes
- January 23, 2024 – Minutes
- February 20, 2024 – Executive Session – Minutes
- March 19, 2024 – Minutes
- April 23, 2024 – Executive Session – Minutes
- May 28, 2024 – Minutes
- June 18, 2024 – Minutes
- June 25, 2024 – Retreat and Meeting – Minutes
2022-2023 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 20, 2022 – Minutes
- November 15, 2022 – Minutes
- February 21, 2023 – Minutes
- April 18, 2023 – Minutes
- June 22, 2023 (Steans Family Foundation -50 E Washington St. Suite 4) – Minutes
Meeting Location
All meetings will be held at the NLCP Christiana Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Food will be served at 5 pm. The meeting will start promptly at 5:30 pm.
All meetings will be held on our Christiana Campus unless otherwise noted. Find the agenda here. (Click Here for the agenda PDF)
Public Participation
The public is welcome to attend all meetings of the North Lawndale College Prep Board of Directors, and public participation shall be governed by the Board-approved Public Participation Policy.
Registration links for public participation will be posted to NLCP’s Board page 48 hours prior to each meeting.
Past Board Meetings
2021-2022 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 21, 2021 – Minutes
- November 30, 2021 – Minutes
- February 22, 2022 – Minutes
- April 19, 2022 – Minutes
- June 21, 2022 – Minutes
2020-2021 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 22, 2020 – Minutes
- November 17, 2020 – Minutes
- February 23, 2021 – Minutes
- April 20, 2021 – Minutes
- June 8, 2021 – Minutes
2019-2020 NLCP Board Meetings
- September 11, 2019 – Minutes
- November 12, 2019 – Minutes
- March 9, 2020 – Minutes
- April 21, 2020 – Minutes
- June 9, 2020 – Minutes
2018-2019 NLCP Board Meetings
