Announcement of Board Member Vacancy

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD MEMBER VACANCY

The Board of Education of Summit Hill School District 161 will appoint a candidate to fill a vacancy created by a recent resignation. The term of the vacancy will be until April 2025.

Who can apply:

To be eligible to serve, a candidate must be, on the date of appointment to the Board, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a resident of the State of Illinois, a resident of Summit Hill School District 161 for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment, and a registered voter.

How to apply:

Candidates will complete a letter of intent, expressing a desire to fill the position of School Board Member and a candidate information form. Both items are available on the District website and at the District Administrative Center.

Application Deadline:

Completed documents must be emailed or delivered to the Superintendent by Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4pm.

Candidate Interviews:

Selected candidates will be called for an interview during a special Board Meeting at a date to be determined.

Board Action:

It is anticipated that the Board will appoint a candidate following candidate interviews, no later than the March 20, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting.

Questions:

Please address questions, or the need for additional information, to the Superintendent’s Office.

Attached Files

BOE Member Vacancy Announcement.pdf

BOE Member Vacancy SUPT Letter .pdf

BOE candidate questions.pdf

BOE Vacancy Letter of Intent.pdf