District 127 Seeks Candidates for School Board Vacancy

Source: District 127 website

The District 127 Board of Education is seeking candidates for an open seat on the Board of Education.

The Board of Education is currently accepting letters of interest for a School Board Member vacancy. Interested persons should direct a letter of interest to Dr. Catherine Finger, Superintendent of Schools, at Grayslake Community High School District 127, 400 N. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030.

The letter should include the reason for wanting to serve on the Board, past history and civic involvement. Letters will be reviewed upon receipt through January 22, 2016. In order to serve on a Board of Education, a person must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a resident of the State of Illinois and the Grayslake Community High School District for at least one year and a registered voter.

The vacancy comes after board member Suzanne Swanson resigned earlier this month after seven years of service, according to the Chicago Tribune. Superintendent Catherine Finger said Swanson cited personal reasons as her reason for leaving the board seat.

Read more on the Chicago Tribune.