Algonquin-based District 300 looks to fill school board member vacancy

Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 opened applications for a vacancy on its board after board member Randi Gauthier announced her resignation last month, citing personal reasons.

“After careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step down due to personal reasons that require my full attention at this time,” Gauthier said in a news release.

The board has 60 days from the date it was notified of Gauthier’s resignation to appoint someone to the seat, according to the Illinois School Code.

Because Gauthier was a board member from Rutland Township, the candidate who fills the vacancy must also reside in Rutland Township.

The board plans to conduct interviews on Aug. 6 and possibly Aug. 5 if there are many applicants, according to a news release from District 300.

“Because the 60th day falls on a Sunday, the District 300 board of education will be looking to fill the vacated seat before Friday, Aug. 23,” board President David Scarpino said.

Anyone interested in serving on the board must submit an electronic application and provide a written letter of interest no later than noon on Aug. 2, according to the release.

The letter of interest must include the candidate’s name, date of birth, home address, email address, phone number, reason for wanting to serve on the board, qualifications and skills. In addition, the letter must include three personal references and two professional or business references with full names and contact information.

Eligibility requirements include being a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, a resident of Illinois and District 300 for at least one year, and a registered voter.

The application and further details can be found on the district’s website at d300.org. Paper copies are available at the District 300 Central Office at 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin.

For more information, contact Anthony McGinn, chief of communications and stakeholder engagement, at anthony.mcginn@d300.org.