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Board member Tim DeVries resigns; board to appoint interim replacement

Meridian Community Unit School District 223 Board of Education · April 8, 2026
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Summary

The board accepted the resignation of member Tim DeVries (effective April 3, 2026). President John Smith said the district has contacted the Ogle County Clerk and the Regional Office of Education and that the board will appoint a replacement until the next election.

Board member Tim DeVries' resignation, effective April 3, 2026, was read into the record by Mr. Morrow. President John Smith outlined the administrative steps taken so far—contacting the Ogle County Clerk's Office and the Regional Office of Education—and said the process for filling the vacancy is underway.

Smith told the board the vacant seat "will be appointed by the board until the next election." The board did not announce a nominee at the meeting; appointment procedures will follow statutory requirements and the district's contact with county and regional election officials.