U-46 seeking candidate to fill school board vacancy

Elgin Area School District U-46 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the school board after Traci O'Neal Ellis' resignation this week.

The selected candidate will serve out the remainder of Ellis' term until the school board election next April.

Interested candidates must meet state law requirements to serve as a board member: be a U.S. citizen 18 years or older, a resident of the Illinois and living within the boundaries of U-46 for at least one year preceding selection, be a registered voter in the district, and file a Statement of Economic Interest form with the Kane County Clerk's Office.

Candidates can send a one-page letter of interest and resume to Miguel Rodriguez, Secretary to the Board of Education, 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin, Illinois 60120 or by email to miguelrodriguez@u-46.org. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. May 9. For questions, email Board@u-46.org.

U-46 employees and current public office holders conflicting with the role of a school board member are ineligible to apply. Child sex offenders also are prohibited from serving on a school board. The position does not include compensation.