Glenbard High School District 87 Appoints New Board Member

Retired administrator Tod Altenburg to fill vacant seat

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Glenbard High School District 87 school board has selected retired Lombard Elementary District 44 administrator Tod Altenburg to fill a vacant seat on the board. Altenburg, who has over 30 years of educational leadership experience, will be sworn in at the board's March 23 meeting and will serve through the April 2027 election.

Why it matters

School board appointments are important as board members help guide the strategic direction and policies of the district. Altenburg's extensive background in school administration and finance, as well as his involvement in the local community, are expected to benefit the Glenbard district and its students.

The details

The vacant board seat was created when Kermit Eby resigned in January after moving outside the district's boundaries. The board interviewed five candidates before unanimously voting to appoint Altenburg, who previously served as the director of community partnerships and director of labor and employee relations for Lombard Elementary District 44. Altenburg also has experience as a chief school business official for Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 and as an assistant superintendent in District 44.

  • Kermit Eby resigned from the Glenbard High School District 87 board in January.
  • The board interviewed five candidates on Monday night.
  • Altenburg is scheduled to be sworn in at the board's March 23 meeting.
  • Altenburg will serve through the April 2027 election.

The players

Tod Altenburg

A retired administrator who previously worked for Lombard Elementary District 44 and Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200.

Hetal Lee

The president of the Glenbard High School District 87 school board.

Jessica Santee

The superintendent of Glenbard High School District 87.

Kermit Eby

A former member of the Glenbard High School District 87 school board who resigned in January after moving outside the district's boundaries.

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What they’re saying

“Tod will be a tremendous asset to our board, bringing more than 30 years of educational leadership experience that will benefit our students and community.”

— Hetal Lee, Glenbard High School District 87 school board president

“His extensive background in school administration and finance, combined with his active involvement in local community organizations, positions him well to help guide our district's strategic direction. We look forward to his contributions and collaborative leadership.”

— Hetal Lee, Glenbard High School District 87 school board president

What’s next

Altenburg is scheduled to be sworn in at the Glenbard High School District 87 board meeting on March 23.

The takeaway

The appointment of Tod Altenburg, a veteran administrator with deep experience in school finance and community engagement, is expected to provide valuable leadership and guidance to the Glenbard High School District 87 as it navigates the challenges and opportunities facing the district.