APPLY FOR CURRENT BOARD VACANCY

The Board of Education is now accepting applications from district residents interested in the Board vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Nikki Muchow  in January 2025.  Those interested in applying for the vacancy must submit documents by 12 NOON, FRIDAY, March  7, 2025, by hand-delivering  a letter of interest to the district office, or emailing a letter to tpotts@edbqhs.org.

A candidate shall, on the date of his or her appointment, be a citizen of the United States of America, 18 years of age or older, a resident of the State of Illinois and the school district for at least one year immediately preceding his or her appointment, and a registered voter. (After the selected candidate's appointment, it will be necessary for him or her to complete a STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST with the Jo Daviess  County Clerk.)

Letters of interest should include a brief biographical background as well as work experience.

The Board will interview selected candidates on Monday, March 10, and appoint an individual at an upcoming Board meeting to fill the vacancy for the balance of the resigning elected Board member's term, which ends in 2027. This seat will be up for election in the Consolidated Election in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Governance: Oversee the school district's budget, legal and ethical standards, and basic operations 

• Community representation: Work with the community to define the school district's purpose and values 

• Communication: Share the district's goals and monitor its performance 

• Hiring: Select the superintendent and other staff 

• Curriculum: Approve curriculum and evaluate student achievement 

Additional considerations 

• School board members should focus on the district's mission, vision, and goals

• They should consider the perspectives of the community as a whole, not just their own

• They should ensure that the board's decisions are based on the board's agreed-upon criteria, not personal opinion