The Bement CUSD 5 Board of Education is seeking applications from district residents interested in serving as a member of the Board of Education to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Layna Somers. This appointment will fill a current vacancy on the Board until the next consolidated election.
Qualifications:
To be eligible to serve, applicants must:
Be a United States citizen.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a registered voter.
Have resided in Bement CUSD 5 for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
Not be a child sex offender as defined by Illinois law.
Not hold incompatible public offices.
Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District.
Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment.
Meet all qualifications based upon the distribution of population among congressional townships in the district.
Responsibilities:
Board members help establish policies, approve budgets, and support the district’s mission to provide a high-quality education for all students. Regular board meetings are typically held once per month with occasional special meetings as needed.
Application Process:
Interested individuals should submit an application and a letter of interest addressing their background, qualifications, and reasons for seeking the position. Click here for the application.
Membership on the Board is restricted to a maximum of three (3) members from any one congressional township/range in the district. Interested persons may live in any of the district’s congressional township/range because there are not already three (3) members in any one township/range.
The board will appoint a new member within 60 days. Applications must be received by no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, September 5. After screening the applications, the Board may invite prospective candidates for interviews. For more information, please contact the district office at (217) 678-4200.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 5
Submit Applications To:
Denise Strack, Bement CUSD 5 Board President
Attn: Board Vacancy
201 South Champaign Street
Bement, IL 61813
Applications may also be emailed to Denise Strack, Bement CUSD 5 Board President, at dstrack@bement.k12.il.us .