Central 301 Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy
The following is a statement from the Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education:
“Effective immediately, Dr. Eric Nolan has resigned from the Central Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education. We sincerely thank him for his dedicated service to our community and students.
Ms. Dornetria Hemphill will assume the role of President of the Board of Education moving forward.
The Central Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education is now seeking applicants to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Nolan’s resignation. The individual selected will serve on the Board from the date of appointment through the April 2027 Consolidated Election.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application/interest and resume to:
- Ms. Dornetria Hemphill
- Board of Education President
- 275 South St.
- P.O. Box 396
- Burlington, IL 60109
- dornetria.hemphill@central301.net
Applications must be received by 4:00 P.M., Feb. 18th, 2025.
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 as 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 Hemphill will be in contact with those selected candidates.”
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