Sycamore board appoints Nathaniel Russell to fill vacancy
Summary
The Sycamore CUSD 427 board voted to appoint Nathaniel Russell to the school board to serve until the next regular election in April 2027; Russell read the oath of office at the meeting.
The Sycamore CUSD 427 board voted to appoint Nathaniel Russell to fill a board vacancy and sworn him in at the meeting.
Board members moved to approve "Nathaniel Russell, to fill the board vacancy until the next regular board election in April 2027." The motion was moved by Christian and seconded by Beth; the board took a roll-call vote and the chair announced the motion carried.
After the vote, Russell came forward and read the oath of office. In part, Russell stated: "I, Nathaniel Russell, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Sycamore Community Unit School District 427, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois to the best of my ability." He also pledged to "respect taxpayer interests" and to "work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district toward fulfilling the vision the board has created."
Board members offered brief welcome remarks after the oath. The meeting record shows the appointment is set to run through the next regular board election in April 2027.; no further conditions or limitations on the appointment were stated in the public session.
The board recessed shortly afterward before taking up an executive-session motion.
