Good Morning,
Monica Marlow has submitted a letter of resignation as Board Member of the Bluford Unit School District #318 Board of Education effective the end of the regular schedule meeting on June 18, 2024.
Superintendent Cross acknowledged her serve to the Bluford School District and community and wished her well on her future endeavors.
As a result of the vacancy, the Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill the vacant positions.
The Bluford Unit School District #318 is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of board member, Monica Marlow.
The individual selected will serve on the Board of Education from the date of appointment until the consolidated election in April 2025.
Bluford Unit School District #318 offers a safe, enriched learning environment that is rich in the human resources that positively affect students' lives. We have an excellent teaching and support staff, a caring parent community, and a dedicated Board of Education who work collaboratively, with a focus on what is best for children.
Applicants for the Board vacancy must:
Be a United States citizen
Be at least 18 years of age
Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
Be a registered voter
Not be a child sex offender
Not hold another incompatible public office
Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
Not be a school trustee
Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a Board and a Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban. The Board’s policies are available at https://www.blufordschools.org/documents/board-of-education/35746.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest and relevant resume to Mr. Adam J. Cross at across@blufordschools.org or to the address below:
Bluford Unit School District #318
Attn: Board of Education
RE: Board Vacancy
901 Sixth St.
Bluford, IL 62814
Applications are due by July 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.