Resumes Being Accepted for BOE Vacancy
Community High School District 117 is accepting resumes to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Ms. Cynthia Collins. Ms. Collins announced her resignation during the regular Board of Education meeting on July 18, 2024 due to personal commitments. Ms. Collins has served on the Board since 2021, providing invaluable service to the students of ACHS and LCHS and the broader community. The Board appreciates her commitment to our students over the past 4 years and we thanked her publicly for her service at the July 18, 2024 regular Board of Education Meeting.
The individual selected to fill the vacancy will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment (anticipated to be August 15, 2024) through April of 2025.
Applicants for the Board vacancy must meet the qualifications for elected Board members listed in 105 ILCS 5/10-3 and 5/10-10 as follows:
At a minimum, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:
● Be a United States citizen
● Be at least 18 years of age
● Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
● Be a registered voter
● Not be a child sex offender
● Not hold another incompatible public office
● Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
● Not be a school trustee
● Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding the general duties and responsibilities of a Board and a Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics, and gift bans.
Individuals interested in applying should complete the following on or before August 5, 2024:
On or before August 5, 2024 - send a resume to Stephanie Savell at stephanie.savell@chsd117.org
On or before August 5, 2024 - Complete the online application at this link: CHSD117 School Board Vacancy Application
After the Board reviews the resumes received, they will invite candidates to complete an interview process.
The Board anticipates selecting a candidate for appointment in time for their appointment at the August 15 regular Board of Education meeting.