Board of Education Vacancy

Cook County School District 130 is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on the Board of Education to fill the vacancy previously held by Sarah Kaliski-Roll.

Qualifications for Board Membership
Pursuant to the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-10 and 105 ILCS 5/10-11), applicants must be United States citizens, at least 18 years of age, registered voters, and residents of the State of Illinois and Cook County School District 130 for at least one year. Applicants must also satisfy all applicable statutory eligibility requirements and restrictions governing service on a Board of Education. 

In accordance with 105 ILCS 5/10-11, the individual appointed to fill the vacancy must possess the same type of residential qualifications as the former Board member.

Application Availability and Submission
Interested individuals may obtain a Board of Education Vacancy Application at either of the District locations listed below or download the application using the following link:

Application

Completed applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope to either of the following locations:

Cook County School District 130
District Services
12300 S. Greenwood Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406

OR

Cook County School District 130
Administrative Services Center
5318 W. 135th Street
Crestwood, IL 60418

Application Deadline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

All completed applications must be received at one of the locations listed above no later than the stated deadline. Sealed envelopes should be clearly marked "Board of Education Vacancy Application."

The Board of Education will review submitted applications and fill the vacancy in accordance with applicable Illinois law.