Orland District 230 Appoints Moe Hammad to School Board Amid Language Curriculum Debate
Moe Hammad has been appointed to the Orland Park High School District 230 board, filling the seat vacated by Mohammad Jaber. Hammad, a proponent of the Arabic language curriculum, will serve until April 2027. His appointment comes amid ongoing discussions about introducing Arabic as a world language in the district, a proposal previously championed by Jaber. Hammad, who has a background in education and business, aims to bring a balanced perspective to the board, emphasizing the importance of parental input and community engagement in educational decisions.