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Board outlines timeline to fill vacancy left by Lauren Perez; applications open through March 30
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Scott Schwartz summarized the statutory 60-day requirement to fill the vacancy created by Lauren Perez's resignation (deadline May 3); the Board agreed to appoint at its April 22 meeting and noted applicants so far.
The Board discussed the process and timeline to fill the vacant board seat created by the resignation of Lauren Perez.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Schwartz said Illinois state code requires boards to fill vacancies within 60 days; for this vacancy the statutory deadline is May 3. Dr. Schwartz reported four candidates have applied to date and applications will remain open until March 30. The Board agreed to appoint a new member at its regular April 22 meeting rather than scheduling a special meeting. The appointed person will serve until April 2027, when they may choose to run in the next election to complete the term.
Why it matters: Filling the seat within the statutory window preserves compliance with state law and ensures the Board returns to a full complement of trustees before the next school-year decisions and potential votes on capital planning.
