Zoran Tasic Will Run for School Board in April 2027

The Evanston attorney is joining the race for one of three open seats on the District 65 board.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Administration

Zoran Tasic Will Run for School Board in April 2027

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Attorney Zoran Tasic will run for a seat on the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 School Board in April 2027. He is entering the race for one of three available seats, citing concerns over proposed school closures.

Why it matters

Tasic opposes the administration's proposal to close Lincolnwood and Dewey elementary schools and end the School Age Child Care program. He has identified a lack of transparency and accountability within the board and administration as his primary motivations for seeking office.

The district administration aims to achieve $20 million in total budget savings, which includes $11.3 million in proposed staffing cuts. Three board seats are currently on the April 2027 ballot, with winners serving four-year terms until 2031.

The players

Zoran Tasic

He is an attorney at Wexler Boley & Elgersma and a parent of three children at Washington Elementary School.

Mya Wilkins

She is the incumbent school board member who will not seek reelection.

Chris Van Nostrand

He is the current board vice president and has confirmed his candidacy for reelection.

Dan Coyne

He is a declared candidate for the upcoming school board election.

Natika Washington

She is a declared candidate for the upcoming school board election.

The details

Tasic, an attorney at Wexler Boley & Elgersma and a parent at Washington Elementary School, intends to run as an issues-first candidate. His previous experience includes serving as a founding member of the Washington Task Force during a prior school closure process.

October 13, 2026: The district administration presented a school closure plan.
April 2027: The election for three school board seats is scheduled to take place.
2031: The four-year terms for election winners will conclude.

Culture Shift

The entry of parent-advocates into local school board races reflects a broader shift toward increased scrutiny of administrative consolidation and budget priorities. This trend mirrors growing community resistance to the closure of neighborhood institutions like Lincolnwood and Dewey elementary schools.

Residents in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 area will vote on board members who hold the authority to approve or reject the proposed $20 million budget cuts. These decisions will directly impact school staffing levels and the future of the School Age Child Care program.

The takeaway

Voters should review the specific financial impact of proposed staffing cuts before the April 2027 election. Understanding the board candidates' positions on district consolidation is essential for residents concerned about school stability.