Lake County Gazette

At its March 18, 2025, meeting, the District 45 Board of Education approved the appointment of Adam Parisi as the district’s new assistant superintendent for finance and chief school business official, effective July 1, 2025.

“Adam Parisi brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of school finance and operations,” said Superintendent Brian Graber. “His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the district’s financial stability and the availability of resources for our students and staff. We look forward to the positive impact he will make in District 45. ”

Parisi brings 26 years of experience in public education, including his most recent role as chief school business official at Park Ridge-Niles CCSD 64. He previously served as assistant superintendent for finance and operations at Mount Prospect School District 57 and as director of finance at Bloomingdale School District 13. Earlier in his career, he worked as a middle school assistant principal and spent ten years as a classroom teacher.

“I am excited to serve as the assistant superintendent for finance and operations/CSBO in District 45,” Parisi said. “I will play a key role in shaping the financial health and operational efficiency of the school district. I look forward to being directly involved in decisions that impact the quality of education and resources available to students and staff. ”

Parisi holds a Doctor of Education in administration from Aurora University and a superintendent license from Northern Illinois University. He also earned a chief school business official license, a Type 75 general administrative license, a Master of Arts in teaching leadership from St. Xavier University, and a Bachelor of Science in education from Illinois State University.