Central 301 Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy

The Central Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education currently seeks applicants to fill a vacancy existing from the resignation of Board Member Mr. Fred Vogt.  The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment through the April 2025 Consolidated Election.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application/interest and resume to: 

Applications must be received by 4:00 PM, June 28, 2024.  


Qualified applicants should have the following credentials:

  • United States citizenship
  • At least 18 years of age
  • A resident of Illinois and Central District #301 for at least one (1) year preceding the appointment
  • 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 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 Central301.net. 

The Board of Education will review all applications, select candidates for interviews and President Gorman will be in contact with those selected candidates.

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