Tasic Will Run for Evanston School Board in 2027
The school board candidate is challenging proposed district closures and budget cuts for families.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Administration
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Attorney Zoran Tasic has announced his candidacy for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board, which holds an election in April 2027. His campaign opposes a district plan presented on October 13, 2026, to close Lincolnwood and Dewey elementary schools.
Why it matters
The board election will determine the future of local school facilities and educational programs currently threatened by $20 million in proposed budget cuts. Candidates are addressing concerns regarding transparency and the potential impact of $11.3 million in staffing reductions on district families.
Three school board seats are on the April 2027 ballot for four-year terms lasting until 2031. The current district administration proposal includes $20 million in total savings, featuring $11.3 million in staffing cuts.
The players
Zoran Tasic
An attorney at Wexler Boley & Elgersma and a parent at Washington Elementary School who is campaigning for a school board seat.
Mya Wilkins
The incumbent board member who has confirmed she will not seek reelection to the district board.
Chris Van Nostrand
The current board vice president who is running for reelection to the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board.
The details
Tasic, a Washington Elementary School parent and attorney, is framing his campaign around an issues-first approach to fiscal oversight. The candidate previously served on the Washington Task Force during a prior closure process. He is challenging the administration's current proposal to end the School Age Child Care program and shutter Lincolnwood and Dewey elementary schools, citing a lack of transparency in the board's decision-making process.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: District 65 administration presented the school closure plan.
April 2027: Voters will select representatives for three school board seats.
2031: The four-year terms for election winners will conclude.
The Home Front
This election follows the current district administration's push to balance school budgets through facility consolidation. The outcome will shape the long-term management of local property tax funds and school infrastructure allocations.
Families should review the proposed closure details to understand potential changes to neighborhood school assignments. Check the district website periodically for scheduled board meetings where these budget items and facility plans will be debated.
The takeaway
The upcoming election creates a pivot point for parents concerned about local school stability and administrative transparency. Residents should mark the April 2027 election date on their calendars to participate in the board selection process.
Further reading
For updates on local policy, see Administration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Evanston RoundTable.
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