Robert Janeliunas Sworn In as New Peotone School Board Member; Ashley Stachniak Elected Vice President
Peotone School Board Meeting | November 17, 2025
Article Summary:
The Peotone School District 207-U Board of Education seated a new member and elected a new vice president during its meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, filling two key leadership roles.
Board Changes Key Points:
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Robert Janeliunas was administered the oath of office, filling a vacant seat on the seven-member board.
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Trustee Ashley Stachniak was elected as the new board vice president following a contested nomination.
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Stachniak was nominated alongside Trustee Mark Jones II, with Stachniak winning the seat by a 5-vote majority.
PEOTONE, IL — The Peotone School District 207-U Board of Education underwent a leadership shuffle on Monday, November 17, 2025, as it officially swore in a new member and elected a new vice president.
Robert Janeliunas took the oath of office administered by Board President Dawn Love and was seated on the board, filling a vacancy created at a previous meeting. His appointment brings the board back to its full complement of seven members.
Following the swearing-in, the board held an election for the office of vice president. Trustee Jennifer Moe nominated Trustee Ashley Stachniak for the position. Another nomination was made for Trustee Mark Jones II. After a show-of-hands vote, Stachniak was elected to the vice presidency with a majority of five votes.
“All right, Ashley, you are now nominated for the vice president position. Congratulations,” Love announced after the vote.
The appointments fill key governance roles as the district navigates its budget, facility planning, and academic goals for the school year.
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