Briefs: Dist. 300 board OKs two-year terms

The Community Unit District 300 school board voted this week to extend the terms of school board officers from one year to two years. Starting in April 2009, after the next school board election, the board president, vice president and secretary will serve two-year terms. The measure passed by a 5-2 vote, with board members Mary Warren and Karen Roeckner opposing the move. Warren said one-year terms allow new board members to have a voice in board leadership. Under the Illinois School Code, two-year terms are standard for board officers, but districts have the choice to adopt one-year terms.

Rummage sale at church

The First Congregational Church in Huntley is holding its annual spring rummage sale from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The sale has been staged for more than 30 years and includes clothes, toys, books, sports equipment, crafts, furniture and more. Items will be half-price Friday and $3 a bag Saturday. The church is at the corner of Main and Church streets. Call (847) 669-3691.

Law scholarships available

The Kane County Bar Association is accepting applications for its annual law school scholarships through May 1. Two $1,000 scholarships are given in a typical year. Applicants must live in Kane County or have a parent who resides in the county and attend law school in the 2008-09 school year. Applications are available online at www.kanecountybar.org.