Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT

Morrison School Board Vacancy

As a result of the recent resignation of Board member Terri Wilkens, Morrison Community Unit School District Board of Education will be appointing a school district resident to fill a vacancy. The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment to the next Board election held in April of 2025. The appointment process will be completed before October 27, 2024.

At a minimum, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

Be a United States citizen

Be a resident of Illinois and District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a registered voter

Not be a child sex offender

Not hold an 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 www.morrisonschools.org under the Board of Education Tab (Policy 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).

Completed applications may be turned in to the district office (100 East Knox Street, Morrison) by 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2024.

Chosen candidates will be notified for closed session interviews with the Board of Education.