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Board elects Carrie Devitt as board secretary; seat vacancy applications open through Oct. 1

5845929 ยท September 19, 2025
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Summary

Following the resignation of board secretary Degmar Kalinowski, trustees nominated and elected Carrie Devitt as board secretary pro tem voted in by roll call; the board announced an open application period through Oct. 1 to fill the vacant seat through April 2027.

The CCSD 21 Board of Education on Sept. 18 elected Carrie Devitt to serve as board secretary after the resignation of former board secretary Degmar Kalinowski.

Board President announced the vacancy created by Kalinowski's resignation and said the seat will be filled for the remainder of the term, which expires in April 2027; applications to fill the vacancy are open through Oct. 1.

Nominations for board secretary were opened and a motion nominated Carrie Devitt. During the roll call for the secretary position the board recorded votes of yes from Arlen Gould, Carrie Devitt, Debbie, Jessica and Ileana; the motion carried and the chair announced, "You were elected." Trustees congratulated Devitt and circulated the necessary forms for signature after the meeting.

The board encouraged interested candidates to apply and said members are available to answer questions about the appointment process.