Announcement Explanation School District Board Member Vacancy The School District is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from [reason for vacancy] of [former Board member's name]. The contents of a vacancy announcement, how it is announced, and where it is posted are at the Board's sole discretion. The Board may want to announce the vacancy and its intent to fill it by appointment during an open meeting. The announcement may be posted on the District's website and in the local newspaper(s). The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment to [date]. The length of the appointment depends upon when during the term of office the vacancy occurred. See 105 ILCS 5/10-10 and Board policy 2:70, Vacancies on the School Board - Filling Vacancies, to determine the length of the appointment. The School District [School District's philosophy or mission statement]. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District's mission statement that is specific to the community's goals. Applicants for the Board vacancy must be: [Board's list of qualifications]. See checklist item titled Develop a list of qualifications for appointment of a person to fill the vacancy above. Applicants should show familiarity with the Board's policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a Board and a Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban. The Board's policies are available at [locations]. Listing this along with the Board's list of qualifications assists candidates in understanding a Board member's duties and responsibilities and may facilitate a better conversation during the interview process. See Board policies: 2:20, Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification; 2:80, Board Member Oath and Conduct; 2:100, Board Member Conflict of Interest; 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; and 2:120, Board Member Development. Applications may be obtained at [location and address and/or website] beginning on [date and time]. Completed applications may be turned in by [time and date] to [name and title of person receiving applications]. See action item titled Decide who will receive completed vacancy applications above. Publicize the vacancy announcement by placing it on the District's website, announcing it at a meeting, and/or advertising it in the local newspaper(s). Accept and review applications from prospective candidates (see Decide who will receive completed vacancy applications above). Contact appropriate applicants for interviews (see Decide who will receive completed vacancy applications above). Develop interview questions.
