Unit 40 Accepting Applications for Board Vacancy

The Effingham Unit 40 School District is accepting applications for a vacancy on the school board.

A letter of interest along with a statement of why you wish to become a Unit 40 board member will be accepted through 3pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Board Office at 2803 S. Banker in Effingham.

Applicants for the school board vacancy must:

--be a US citizen

--be at least 18 years old

--be a resident of Illinois and the Unit 40 District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment

--be 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 school board and a school board member. The Board's policies are available on the District website: www.effingham.k12.il.us/ourdistrict/boardofeducation/boardpolicy 

The person selected will serve until the April 2017 Board election, but can also choose to run for a full term in that election.