Board of Education Vacancy
Central CUSD 4 Board of Education Announces Vacancy
The Central Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on the Board of Education following the resignation of Board Member Nate Henrichs, effective July 19, 2026. The Board is required to fill the vacancy within 60 calendar days.
In accordance with Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-10) and Board Policy 2:70, the Board intends to appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The individual appointed will serve on the Board of Education until the next election in April 2027, at which time the remaining unexpired term will be filled as provided by law.
Eligibility Requirements
Per School Board Policy 2:40, a School Board member must be, on the date of election or appointment, a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and Central CUSD 4 for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment, and must be a registered voter.
Additionally, because Illinois law limits the number of school board members who may reside within the same congressional township, and Illinois School Code states that “the successor, whether elected or appointed by the remaining members or a regional superintendent, shall be an inhabitant of the particular area from which his or her predecessor was elected,”applicants for this vacancy must reside in Congressional Township 28 North, Range 13 West.
Reasons making an individual ineligible for Board membership include holding an incompatible office, being a child sex offender, as defined in State law, having a prohibited interest in any contract with the District, and certain types of prohibited State or federal employment (e.g., an employee of Central CUSD 4).
Application Timeline
July 23, 2026: Board Member Vacancy Notice Posted
August 14, 2026: Deadline to submit an application
August 17-18, 2026: Board of Education identifies applicants to interview
August 19, 2026: Board of Education interviews selected applicants
August 19, 2026: Regular scheduled board meeting – Board of Education votes to appoint new member
Application Process
Individuals interested in serving must submit a completed Central Community Unit School District #4 Application for School Board Member Vacancy, which is attached to this posting.
Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Office of the Superintendent
Central Community Unit School District 4
203 N. Third Street
P.O Box 158
Ashkum, IL 60911
Interested applicants may also email their completed application to blarsen@cusd4.org.
Applications must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Selection Process
Following the application deadline, the Board of Education will review all submitted materials and may invite selected applicants to participate in interviews. The appointment will be made during an open meeting of the Board of Education in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Serving on the Board of Education is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Central CUSD 4. Board members establish district policy, provide oversight of district finances, support the Superintendent, and help ensure every student has access to an exceptional educational experience.
The Board encourages qualified residents who are committed to public education and student success to apply.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Office of the Superintendent at 815.698.2212.